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Fundora and Thurman Set for Highly Anticipated Showdown
The former welterweight champions will battle for junior middleweight supremacy on March 28 in Las Vegas.
Apr. 12, 2026 at 8:51am
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Two elite junior middleweights collide in a highly anticipated title fight, their movements and physicality deconstructed into a cubist masterpiece.Las Vegas TodayAfter a postponement last year, the highly anticipated boxing match between Sebastian Fundora and Keith Thurman is set to take place on March 28 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Fundora, the current WBO and WBC junior middleweight champion, will face off against the former unified welterweight champion Thurman in a clash that has boxing fans buzzing.
Why it matters
This fight represents a significant moment in the careers of both Fundora and Thurman. Fundora, at just 28 years old, has the opportunity to cement his status as one of the top junior middleweights in the sport, while the 37-year-old Thurman looks to regain his former glory and prove he still has what it takes to compete at the highest level.
The details
Fundora, boasting a 23-1-1 record with 15 knockouts, claimed the WBO and WBC titles in March 2024 with a split decision victory over Tim Tszyu. However, he was later stripped of the WBO title for not defending against mandatory challenger Xander Zayas. Fundora then rematched and defeated Tszyu via seventh-round stoppage last July. Thurman, on the other hand, is a former unified welterweight champion, having held the WBA title since 2016 and the WBC title until 2019 when he lost it to Manny Pacquiao. Since then, Thurman has struggled with inactivity, making just two appearances in the ring since 2019.
- The fight is scheduled for March 28, 2026 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- The match was originally slated for October 25, 2025 but had to be postponed due to a hand injury sustained by Fundora during training.
The players
Sebastian Fundora
A 28-year-old boxer from Coachella, California, with a record of 23 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw (with 15 knockouts). He is the current WBO and WBC junior middleweight champion.
Keith Thurman
A 37-year-old boxer from Florida, with a record of 31 wins and 1 loss (23 by knockout). He is a former unified welterweight champion, having held the WBA title since 2016 and the WBC title until 2019.
What’s next
The fight will be available for pay-per-view viewing through Amazon's Prime Video, as well as traditional cable and satellite services.
The takeaway
This highly anticipated matchup between the rising star Fundora and the veteran Thurman promises to be an exciting and competitive bout that will have a significant impact on the junior middleweight division.
