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Fundora Defends WBC Title vs. Thurman March 28, 2026

Published 26 March 2026

Sebastian Fundora will defend his WBC super welterweight title against Keith Thurman on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in a 12-round main event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The matchup pits the 28-year-old champion, known for his towering 6-foot-6 frame and southpaw stance, against the 37-year-old former unified welterweight titleholder seeking to reclaim championship glory after years of limited activity.

The fight headlines a Premier Boxing Champions pay-per-view event on Amazon Prime Video, starting at 8 p.m. ET, with preliminary bouts beginning at 5:30 p.m. ET on the platform at no additional cost. Broadcast options also include traditional cable and satellite providers, as well as PPV.com, with tickets available through AXS.com. Fundora enters with a record of 23-1-1 and 15 knockouts, having captured the belt in a split decision over Tim Tszyu in March 2024 before defending it twice, most recently with a seventh-round stoppage of Tszyu in their rematch last July. His only loss came in April 2023, when he was knocked out by Brian Mendoza after leading on the scorecards.

Thurman, with a 31-1 record and 23 knockouts, has fought just twice since his 2019...

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