Get ready for an explosive boxing event that will ignite the ring! 'The Towering Inferno' Sebastian Fundora is set to defend his WBC junior middleweight title against Keith Thurman, and the stage is none other than the legendary Manny Pacquiao's undercard in January. But there's a twist in this tale...
The highly anticipated rematch between Fundora and Thurman was originally scheduled for October 25 in Las Vegas but had to be postponed due to a hand injury sustained by Fundora during training camp. Sources reveal that the injury occurred when Fundora's punch connected with his sparring partner's elbow, resulting in a contusion. Fortunately, it's not a fracture, but the swelling and inflammation mean he needs to rest for three weeks.
This bout is a significant addition to Pacquiao's comeback event, which is now expected to take place on January 24 or 31 in Las Vegas. Pacquiao, the Hall of Fame boxer, is looking to bounce back after a majority draw against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios in July. And who better to support this comeback than two fighters with a combined record of 54-2-1?
Fundora, standing at an astonishing 6-foot-5½, shocked the boxing world when he defeated Tim Tszyu via split decision last year to claim the title. He then solidified his dominance with a seventh-round TKO victory over Tszyu in their July rematch. Thurman, a former titleholder at 147 pounds, returned to the ring in March after a three-year hiatus, knocking out Brock Jarvis in the third round in Australia. His only professional loss? A battle against none other than Manny Pacquiao himself in 2019.
So, will Fundora's height advantage prove to be the deciding factor once again? And can Thurman overcome his previous defeat to Pacquiao and reclaim his title? The undercard promises to be just as thrilling as the main event. Stay tuned, as the boxing world eagerly awaits this action-packed night!
