Fundora vs Josh Kelly: PBC Talks for 154 Unification Revealed

Eddie Hearn confirms early discussions to match WBC/WBO champ Fundora against IBF titlist Kelly in a super welterweight unification bout.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 2:10pm

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Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed that he has had 'very early conversations' with PBC's Luis DeCubas about a potential unification fight between Sebastian 'The Towering Inferno' Fundora, the current WBC and WBO super welterweight champion, and Britain's Josh 'Pretty Boy' Kelly, the reigning IBF titleholder. With both fighters holding world titles in the stacked 154-pound division, the stakes couldn't be higher for this potential matchup.

Why it matters

The super welterweight or junior middleweight division has emerged as one of the most exciting and talent-rich weight classes in boxing. A unification bout between the towering Fundora and the slick, technical Kelly would be a stylistic clash of titans that could determine the true king of the 154-pound hill. The winner would then likely face the victor of the highly anticipated Jaron 'Boots' Ennis vs. Xander Zayas fight, making this a pivotal moment in the quest for undisputed supremacy at super welterweight.

The details

Fundora, known as 'The Towering Inferno' for his imposing 6'6" frame, has established himself as one of the division's most dominant champions, holding the WBC and WBO titles. Meanwhile, Kelly recently pulled off a career-defining upset by defeating Bakhram Murtazaliev to capture the IBF super welterweight championship. A matchup between the two would pit Fundora's size, power, and unorthodox style against Kelly's elite technical skills and boxing IQ.

  • Hearn has confirmed that the discussions between Matchroom and PBC are still in the 'very early' stages.

The players

Sebastian Fundora

The current WBC and WBO super welterweight champion, known as 'The Towering Inferno' for his imposing 6'6" frame.

Josh Kelly

The reigning IBF super welterweight champion, a British boxer known for his slick, technical skills.

Eddie Hearn

The boxing promoter who has revealed the early talks between Matchroom and PBC to make the Fundora vs. Kelly unification fight.

Luis DeCubas

The PBC representative who has been in discussions with Hearn about the potential Fundora vs. Kelly matchup.

Jaron 'Boots' Ennis

A rising star in the super welterweight division, who is expected to face Xander Zayas in a high-stakes clash.

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What they’re saying

“We've had very early conversations with Luis DeCubas about Fundora against Josh Kelly. That's a fight that interests us a lot.”

— Eddie Hearn, Boxing Promoter

What’s next

If the Fundora vs. Kelly unification fight is finalized, the winner would likely face the victor of the Jaron 'Boots' Ennis vs. Xander Zayas clash, in a bid to crown the undisputed super welterweight champion.

The takeaway

The super welterweight division is emerging as one of the most exciting and talent-rich weight classes in boxing, with a potential Fundora vs. Kelly unification fight being just the latest high-stakes matchup in the quest for undisputed supremacy at 154 pounds.