Sebastian Fundora Retains WBC Title With Sixth-Round TKO of Keith Thurman

The 24-year-old champion used his height and activity to overwhelm the veteran Thurman in Las Vegas.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 3:18am

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An abstract, expressionist painting in vivid neon colors, with blurred figures representing two boxers engaged in an intense match, conceptually capturing the raw energy and intensity of the fight.Fundora's dominant performance over the veteran Thurman showcases the rising star's unique physical attributes and aggressive fighting style.

Sebastian Fundora (24-1-1, 16 KOs) retained his WBC junior middleweight title with a sixth-round TKO over Keith Thurman (31-2, 23 KOs) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The 24-year-old champion took control early, using his length and steady pressure to break down the 37-year-old Thurman, who struggled to match Fundora's output and clean punching.

Why it matters

Fundora's dominant performance over the former welterweight champion Thurman solidifies his status as one of the top young talents in boxing. At just 24 years old, Fundora is emerging as a rising star in the 154-pound division with his unique physical attributes and aggressive fighting style.

The details

Fundora built his lead round by round, using his length and activity to keep Thurman on the defensive and force him to react rather than lead. Thurman had brief moments where he tried to land counters, but he was largely outworked and took the heavier shots as the fight moved into the middle rounds, with visible damage forming around his face.

  • The fight took place on March 29, 2026 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

The players

Sebastian Fundora

The 24-year-old WBC junior middleweight champion, known for his exceptional height and reach advantages at 6'6".

Keith Thurman

The 37-year-old former welterweight champion, making a part-time return to the top level of the sport after a long layoff.

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What they’re saying

“Sebastian Fundora is a special talent and he proved it again tonight. His size and activity were too much for Thurman to handle.”

— Bob Arum, Promoter

What’s next

Fundora is expected to make his next title defense against the winner of the upcoming fight between Jermell Charlo and Tim Tszyu.

The takeaway

Fundora's dominant victory over the veteran Thurman solidifies his status as one of the rising stars in the junior middleweight division, with his unique physical attributes and aggressive fighting style making him a tough challenge for any opponent.