The former unified Welterweight champion, Keith Thurman, clashes with Sebastian Fundora, who holds the WBC Super Welterweight title. The fight is scheduled to occur at the MGM Arena on 28 March 2026. This fight will be decisive since Keith Thurman might have a shot at becoming the champion once again. Besides, Sebastian Fundora is forced to defend his belt. Moreover, this fight will feature two fighters who have extremely contrasting fighting styles. When these two styles collide, the stage will be dramatic. So, the “Sebastian Fundora vs Keith Thurman” fight for the WBC Super Welterweight will be a visual treat for fans. For that, we have provided you with a fight preview, including previous fight analysis, the fighter’s background, and a prediction. If you want more of such boxing previews, make sure you follow Bettingpremier.
What Makes this “Sebastian Fundora vs Keith Thurman” Bout Crucial?
This fight features two iconic fighters in the weight category. Sebastian Fundora is strongly evolving into an elite contender with his WBC Super Welterweight title. So, he must protect his belt to go further as a strong contender for undisputed status. On the other hand, Keith Thurman comes to regain his lost stature. Thurman is a former unified Welterweight champion who seeks to re-establish his dominance. As a result, this Sebastian Fundora vs Keith Thurman fight will be legendary to witness.
Sebastian Fundora vs Keith Thurman – Bout Info
Category: Super Welterweight Division
Fighters: Sebastian Fundora vs Keith Thurman
Time: 08:00 PM ET | 05:00 PM PT | 06:30 AM IST
Date: 28 March 2026 (Saturday)
Venue: MGM Grand Arena
How to Watch the Sebastian Fundora vs Keith Thurman Fight?
The fight for the WBC Super Welterweight fight will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video. You can watch the complete fight via pay-per-view format.
Sebastian Fundora vs Keith Thurman’s Fight Card
Main Card
Sebastian Fundora vs Keith Thurman (WBC Super Welterweight Title)
Yoenis Tellez vs Brian Mendoza (Super Welterweight)
Yoenli Hernandez vs Terrell Gausha (Middleweight)
Gurgen Hovhannisyan vs Cesar Navarro (Heavyweight)
Prelims
Elijah Garcia vs Kevin Newman II (Super Middleweight)
Cristian Cangelosi vs Miguel Angel Hernandez (Super Welterweight)
Kaipo Gallegos vs Julian Gonzalez (Super Featherweight)
Brayan Gonzalez vs B. Guerrero (Super Featherweight)
Robert Guerrero Jr. vs Rigoberto Rivera (Lightweight)
Aldo Blancas vs Jamal Johnson (Lightweight)
Fighter Stats and Bio
Sebastian Fundora
| Nationality | American |
| Age | 28 Years Old |
| Height | 6′5½″ |
| Reach | 80″ |
| Total fights | 25 |
| Record | 23-1-1 (14 Knockouts) |
Keith Thurman
| Nationality | American |
| Age | 37 Years Old |
| Height | 5′7½″ |
| Reach | 69″ |
| Total fight | 33 |
| Record | 31-1 (1 no-contest) (23 Knockouts) |
Fighters Background
Sebastian Fundora’s Early Phase
Sebastian Fundora is an emerging icon in boxing who currently holds the WBC Light Middleweight belts. He also held the WBO’s Light Middleweight belt, being one of the most prominent boxers. Furthermore, The Ring magazine ranked Fundora as the fifth-best boxer currently in the category. Born in 1997, Fundora has always been an athletic person, training for boxing along with his sister. He began to train at an early age and became one of the celebrated boxers in his amateur career. Also known as the “Towering Inferno”, he had a high-volume amateur career that shaped his later career. He decided to turn professional in 2016 and signed with Sampson Boxing and debuted against Jose Cardenas. Fundora won his very first fight impressively, with a first-round stoppage.
Professional Career
Sebastian Fundora is currently one of the tallest boxers in the division. His unique fighting style and gifted physicality are his main strengths. Fundora quickly gained popularity for his height and fighting style. After winning in his debut fight, Sebastian Fundora went for Donnie Marshall, who was undefeated at that time. But Sebastian Fundora knocked him out in the third round. He continued to win bout after bout until he faced Jamontay Clark, where the fight was drawn. The fight for the vacant WBC Youth light middleweight title was drawn after neither achieved a decisive win. However, he continued his winning streak and won the vacant WBC Interim Light Middleweight title. However, he lost it to Brian Mendoza, only to beat Tim Tszyu to become WBO and WBC Light Middleweight champion. Now facing Keith Thurman, Sebastian Fundora stands as a strong boxer.
Professional Record
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Method |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Jose Cardenas | KO |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Martin Rosas | UD |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Obed Soto | TKO |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Luis Misael Juarez | TKO |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Victor Toney | UD |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Ricardo Arce | KO |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Emiliano David Silguero | UD |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | David Ezequiel Romero | UD |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Ve Shawn Owens | TKO |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Antonio Urista | TKO |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Jeremiah Wiggins | KO |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Donnie Marshall | KO |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Hector Manuel Zepeda | RTD |
| 14 | Draw | 13–0–1 | Jamontay Clark | SD |
| 15 | Win | 14–0–1 | Daniel Lewis | UD |
| 16 | Win | 15–0–1 | Nathaniel Gallimore | KO |
| 17 | Win | 16–0–1 | Habib Ahmed | TKO |
| 18 | Win | 17–0–1 | Jorge Cota | TKO |
| 19 | Win | 18–0–1 | Sergio Garcia | UD |
| 20 | Win | 19–0–1 | Erickson Lubin | RTD |
| 21 | Win | 20–0–1 | Carlos Ocampo | UD |
| 22 | Loss | 20–1–1 | Brian Mendoza | KO |
| 23 | Win | 21–1–1 | Tim Tszyu | SD |
| 24 | Win | 22–1–1 | Chordale Booker | TKO |
| 25 | Win | 23–1–1 | Tim Tszyu | RTD |
Keith Thurman’s Formative Period
Keith Thurman is an elite boxer who was the former unified champion in the welterweight division. Born in 1988, Keith Thurman has multiple accolades, including a Super Champion promotion in the WBA. Thurman participated in amateur rounds from a very young age. Under Benjamin Getty (who worked with Sugar Ray), Keith was very active as an amateur boxer. Thurman emerged as a dangerous contender under Getty’s guidance, creating a staggering amateur record. Notably, he won the 2006 PAL National Championship. During his amateur period, he lost to Demetrius Andrade and got the Olympic Trials Silver Medal. After enjoying a dominant amateur career, Thurman turned professional and debuted against Kensky Rodney, winning the bout. After that, he continued to face veterans, mostly winning, except once when he faced Manny Pacquiao. Now he is waiting to enter the Sebastian Fundora vs Keith Thurman bout.
Professional Career
Keith Thurman has an intimidating professional career with a threatening knockout ratio. After his debut win, he faced Omar Bell, who was unbeaten until then, and beat him. Soon after that, he faced Francisco Garcia, where an unintentional head clash caused the fight to be ruled a no-contest. However, he came back and continued his winning streak, during which he won multiple belts. In 2013, he faced Diego Chaves and won the WBA Interim Welterweight title. He also defended the title against Robert Guerrero in 2015. In 2017, he beat Danny Garcia, won the WBC Welterweight title, and unified the WBA and WBC welterweight titles. He even achieved the Super Champion status. However, he soon lost the WBA Welterweight title to Manny Pacquiao. Now, Keith Thurman is looking to regain his lost legacy in the upcoming Sebastian Fundora vs Keith Thurman fight.
Professional Record
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Method |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Kensky Rodney | TKO |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Tramiane Boone | KO |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Brandon Buchanon | KO |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Carlos Pena | TKO |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Jessie Davis | KO |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Jason Jordan | KO |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Omar Bell | KO |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Marcus Luck | TKO |
| 9 | NC | 8–0 | Francisco Garcia | NC |
| 10 | Win | 9–0 | Marteze Logan | TKO |
| 11 | Win | 10–0 | Travis Hartman | TKO |
| 12 | Win | 11–0 | Edvan Dos Santos Barros | UD |
| 13 | Win | 12–0 | Leonardo Rojas | TKO |
| 14 | Win | 13–0 | Stalinn Lopez | KO |
| 15 | Win | 14–0 | Quandray Robertson | KO |
| 16 | Win | 15–0 | Favio Medina | TKO |
| 17 | Win | 16–0 | Christopher Fernandez | TKO |
| 18 | Win | 17–0 | Brandon Hoskins | TKO |
| 19 | Win | 18–0 | Carlos Quintana | TKO |
| 20 | Win | 19–0 | Jan Zaveck | UD |
| 21 | Win | 20–0 | Diego Chaves | KO |
| 22 | Win | 21–0 | Jesús Soto Karass | TKO |
| 23 | Win | 22–0 | Julio Díaz | RTD |
| 24 | Win | 23–0 | Leonard Bundu | UD |
| 25 | Win | 24–0 | Robert Guerrero | UD |
| 26 | Win | 25–0 | Luis Collazo | RTD |
| 27 | Win | 26–0 | Shawn Porter | UD |
| 28 | Win | 27–0 | Danny García | SD |
| 29 | Loss | 27–1 | Manny Pacquiao | SD |
| 30 | Win | 28–1 | Josesito López | MD |
| 31 | Win | 29–1 | Mario Barrios | UD |
| 32 | Win | 30–1 | Brock Jarvis | TKO |
Sebastian Fundora vs Keith Thurman – Prediction
This WBC Super Welterweight fight will be highly entertaining since it brings two unique fighters. Sebastian Fundora is a relentless, volume-punching pressure fighter, whereas Keith Thurman is a knockout specialist. Both fighters are legendary boxers who lost only once, which makes it further interesting. Coming to the Sebastian Fundora vs Keith Thurman fight, Fundora brings his reach advantage. His height and reach allow him to maintain a great range inside the ring. He is also good at jabs and crosscuts. Meanwhile, Keith Thurman brings his ring IQ and explosive hand speed. Here, Thurman’s hand speed is an advantage. However, Fundora’s range will help him to avoid punishments. Although Keith Thurman has a threatening knockout ability, Sebastian Fundora has the edge to outbox Thurman.
The Pick: Sebastian Fundora via Decision.
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