Sebastian Fundora Stops Keith Thurman, Defends WBC Title

The undefeated champion makes quick work of the former welterweight king in Las Vegas.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 4:18am

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Sebastian Fundora, the reigning WBC super welterweight champion, defeated Keith Thurman by sixth-round stoppage in their main event fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Fundora, who had vowed to make quick work of Thurman, lived up to his promise and retained his title with the dominant performance.

Why it matters

This victory solidifies Fundora's status as one of the top young stars in boxing. Thurman was a former welterweight champion, so this win over a seasoned veteran boosts Fundora's reputation and sets him up for potentially bigger fights down the line.

The details

Fundora, the undefeated 24-year-old champion, overwhelmed Thurman with his size and power advantage. He landed the cleaner, harder shots throughout the fight, culminating in a sixth-round stoppage that left Thurman unable to continue.

  • The fight took place on March 29, 2026 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
  • Fundora retained his WBC super welterweight title with the victory.

The players

Sebastian Fundora

The undefeated 24-year-old WBC super welterweight champion.

Keith Thurman

The former welterweight champion who was defeated by Fundora in the main event fight.

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What they’re saying

“I knew I had the size and power advantage, and I was going to use that to my advantage tonight.”

— Sebastian Fundora, WBC Super 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 super welterweight division.

The takeaway

Fundora's dominant victory over the veteran Thurman cements his status as one of the rising young stars in boxing. His combination of size, power, and skill make him a formidable champion who will be a tough out for any challenger in the super welterweight division.