Fundora vs. Thurman Set for Oct. 25 in Las Vegas
Sebastian Fundora, the towering WBC junior middleweight champion, is set to make his third title defense against former welterweight king Keith “One Time” Thurman on October 25, 2025, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The event will headline a PBC on Prime Video pay-per-view broadcast
Fundora (23-1-1, 15 KOs), also known as “The Towering Inferno,” captured the WBC light middleweight crown in 2024 with a split decision victory over Tim Tszyu and recently secured a rematch win via stoppage in July 2025
Thurman (31-1, 23 KOs), a former WBA and WBC welterweight champ, has made only two appearances since 2019: a stoppage win over Mario Barrios in 2022 and a third-round KO of Brock Jarvis in March 2025.
His return to high-stakes competition comes amid questions about his long inactivity and ring readiness.
Critics argue that placing this matchup on PPV is questionable. They point out that Thurman's limited recent action diminishes his appeal to younger fans, and Fundora's track record doesn’t yet include marquee victories beyond Tszyu
Social media dissent highlights overlooked contenders ranked above Thurman, including Israil Madrimov, Jaron Ennis, and Erickson Lubin
Still, this bout presents Fundora his highest-profile opponent yet and gives Thurman a chance to reclaim championship status in a second weight class. The face-off pits youth, size, and momentum against experience, legacy, and ring savvy. Boxing fans will be watching closely to see which narrative prevails.
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