Too much: Sebastian Fundora overwhelms, stops Keith Thurman
Boxing Scene • • sports
Key Points:
- Sebastian Fundora successfully defended his WBC 154lbs title for the third time by defeating former unified welterweight champion Keith Thurman via sixth-round TKO at the MGM Grand.
- Fundora utilized his 11-inch reach advantage and powerful left hand to dominate Thurman throughout the fight, ending the bout after a hard left that prompted the referee to stop the contest.
- The 24-year-old champion credited an Instagram post about birds using their whole wings as inspiration for his decisive left-hand punch.
- Thurman struggled to penetrate Fundora’s reach and was repeatedly targeted with left jabs and combinations, ultimately succumbing to Fundora’s superior activity and defense.
- Fundora expressed respect for Thurman, calling him a future Hall of Famer, and emphasized the hard work he put in to prove himself as the better fighter.
