Sebastian Fundora stops Keith Thurman, defends WBC title

Fundora dominates former unified champion Thurman in sixth-round TKO victory

Mar. 30, 2026 at 3:09am

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In the main event of a PBC Pay-Per-View on Prime Video card, WBC super welterweight champion Sebastian Fundora stopped former unified champion Keith Thurman in the sixth round to successfully defend his title. Fundora, the towering 6-foot-6 champion, imposed his size and reach advantage from the start, out-striking Thurman by 70 strikes and landing a decisive uppercut that cut Thurman. Thurman praised Fundora as a 'tremendous champion' after the loss.

Why it matters

Fundora's dominant victory over the veteran Thurman cements his status as one of the top young stars in the sport of boxing. At just 24 years old, Fundora has now successfully defended his WBC title and proven he can defeat an elite, former world champion, further establishing himself as a force to be reckoned with in the stacked 154-pound division.

The details

Fundora was in control from the opening bell, using his significant height and reach advantage to outbox and outwork Thurman. He landed 70 more strikes than Thurman, who was only able to connect on 3 jabs the entire fight. The decisive moment came in the sixth round when Fundora landed a flush uppercut that cut Thurman, leading the referee to stop the fight.

  • The fight took place on March 30, 2026 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
  • Fundora successfully defended his WBC super welterweight title for the third time.

The players

Sebastian Fundora

The reigning WBC super welterweight champion, known for his towering 6-foot-6 frame. At just 24 years old, Fundora has emerged as one of the top young stars in boxing.

Keith Thurman

A former unified welterweight champion who was looking to regain a title at 154 pounds against the younger, taller Fundora.

Yoenis Tellez

A former interim champion who defeated Brian Mendoza in a featured undercard bout.

Yoenli Hernandez

A top middleweight contender who remained undefeated with a victory over Terrell Gausha on the undercard.

Gurgen Hovhannisyan

Kicked off the card with a fifth-round stoppage win over Cesar Navarro.

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What they’re saying

“We've been working very hard for this fight. I told him that I've always looked up to him. He's a Hall of Famer for sure. I take my hat off to him. That's why I had to train so hard to prove to the world that I'm the best at 154. I've fought in these high class fights that have allowed me to mature and grow. I've continued to strive for greatness and now I'm here.”

— Sebastian Fundora, WBC Super Welterweight Champion

“It was a lot of fun. Sebastian definitely came in shape. He throws a lot of punches. The uppercut that caught me and cut me was an awkward punch that I've never been hit with before. The man brings it. He's a tremendous champion, and I can lift my head up high knowing I was defeated by a great young fighter.”

— Keith Thurman, Former Unified Welterweight Champion

What’s next

Fundora is expected to make his next title defense later this year, potentially against another top contender in the stacked 154-pound division.

The takeaway

Fundora's dominant victory over the veteran Thurman cements his status as one of the top young stars in boxing. At just 24 years old, Fundora has proven he can defeat elite, former world champions, further establishing himself as a force to be reckoned with in the 154-pound weight class.