In an electrifying atmosphere during “Latino Night” in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Golden Boy Promotions CEO Oscar De La Hoya made a significant announcement, confirming that rising star Vergil Ortiz Jr. will make his return to the ring on February 22. The fight’s details, however, have piqued the interest of fans and analysts alike, as De
Sebastian Fundora
The boxing world thrives on the pursuit of championship unification, and for Bakhram Murtazaliev, the newly crowned IBF junior middleweight champion, this ambition is at the forefront of his career strategy. With an impeccable record of 23 wins, including 17 by knockout, Murtazaliev stands at the crossroads of significant opportunities, but those paths are fraught
In an unexpected yet strategic maneuver, Terence Crawford has agreed to step aside as the mandatory challenger in the WBO junior middleweight division. This decision clears the path for reigning champion Sebastian Fundora to engage in a highly anticipated matchup against Errol Spence Jr., slated for early 2025 in Texas. Crawford’s agreement, though seemingly altruistic,
At 37 years old, Terence Crawford finds himself at a critical juncture in his boxing career. After his debut at 154 pounds last August against Israil Madrimov, that moment marked a significant transition for the undefeated champion (41-0, 31 KOs). The fight, characterized by a less impressive performance than expected, raised questions about whether Crawford
The boxing world has been abuzz with discussions surrounding Terence Crawford’s recent developments as he seeks to face the formidable 154-pound champion, Sebastian Fundora. Crawford, maintaining an impressive record of 41-0 with 31 knockouts, has garnered both acclaim and scrutiny for his fight strategy in recent years. The World Boxing Organization (WBO) has granted Crawford
The realm of boxing continues to stir with speculation as fighters vie for opportunities that could define their legacies. Among the buzzing names is Sebastian Fundora, an emerging force in the junior middleweight division, who has expressed a keen interest in facing Terence Crawford in what could be a thrilling unification match. However, the intricacies
In late January, boxing enthusiasts are set to witness a thrilling showdown as Errol Spence (28-1, 22 KOs) steps back into the ring after an arduous 18-month hiatus to face the WBC/WBO junior middleweight champion, Sebastian Fundora (21-1-1, 13 KOs). This highly anticipated match is slated to take place in Arlington, Texas, likely at either
The World Boxing Organization has mandated that current WBC/WBO junior middleweight champion Sebastian Fundora must face interim champion Terence Crawford in his next bout. This decision comes after Crawford’s recent victory over Israil Madrimov, where he captured the WBA 154-lb title and interim WBO belt. Both fighters now have a 30-day negotiation window to agree
There has been talk of a potential double-header featuring Errol Spence vs. Sebastian Fundora and Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios in December. Both matchups are raising eyebrows due to the questionable choice of opponents for both Spence and Pacquiao. Spence and Pacquiao are considered to be ring-worn at this point in their careers, making them
Sebastian Fundora recently took to social media to confirm that his highly-anticipated fight with Errol Spence is still on the horizon. Despite swirling rumors suggesting that the 34-year-old Spence might be considering retirement following his devastating loss to Terence Crawford last year, Fundora shut down the speculations by asserting that the fight is merely being