Sebastian Fundora Defends WBC Title Against Keith Thurman in PPV Headliner

Fundora-Thurman tops stacked Prime Video PPV card at MGM Grand on March 28.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 5:19am

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The WBC super welterweight champion Sebastian Fundora will put his title on the line against former unified welterweight champion Keith Thurman in the main event of a stacked Prime Video PPV card on March 28 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The co-main event features Yoenis Tellez taking on Brian Mendoza, who handed Fundora his only professional loss in 2023.

Why it matters

This highly anticipated matchup between the young, unorthodox champion Fundora and the veteran Thurman has been rescheduled twice and will finally take place. The co-main event adds an extra layer of intrigue, as Mendoza looks to bounce back from losses after handing Fundora his first defeat.

The details

The PPV main card begins at 8 PM ET on Prime Video, with the prelims starting at 5:30 PM ET. The main event ring walks are estimated to take place between 10:30 PM and 11:15 PM ET. Fundora weighed in at 153.6 pounds, while Thurman came in at 152.6 pounds. Fundora holds an 8-inch height advantage and an 11-inch reach advantage over Thurman.

  • The PPV main card starts at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT on March 28.
  • The prelims begin at 5:30 PM ET on March 28.
  • The main event ring walks are estimated to take place between 10:30 PM and 11:15 PM ET on March 28.

The players

Sebastian Fundora

The undefeated WBC super welterweight champion with a 23-1-1 record and 15 knockouts.

Keith Thurman

The former unified welterweight champion with a 31-1 record and 23 knockouts.

Brian Mendoza

The fighter who handed Fundora his only professional loss in 2023, and is now looking to bounce back from subsequent losses.

Yoenis Tellez

An undefeated fighter who is rebounding from his first career loss to Abass Baraou.

Gurgen Hovhannisyan

An undefeated heavyweight prospect on the undercard.

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What they’re saying

“This highly anticipated matchup between the young, unorthodox champion Fundora and the veteran Thurman has been rescheduled twice and will finally take place.”

— Brian Mazique, Author

What’s next

The winner of the Fundora-Thurman main event will likely be in line for a unification bout or a high-profile matchup against another top 154-pound fighter.

The takeaway

This PPV card features a compelling main event between the rising star Fundora and the experienced former champion Thurman, as well as an intriguing co-main event rematch between Fundora and the man who handed him his only loss, Brian Mendoza. The stacked undercard adds to the excitement of this must-see boxing event.