Sebastian Fundora returns to action on March 22, defending the WBC and WBO super welterweight titles against a game Chordale Booker. The fight in Las Vegas airs on Prime Video.
Fundora (21-1-1) beat Erickson Lubin in 2022 for the interim WBC super welterweight title but lost the belt against Brian Mendoza. Given another shot to impress, Fundora did exactly that, beating Tim Tszyu last March to win the WBC and WBO titles.
“The Towering Inferno” and Tsyzu engaged in a bloody affair, showcasing his toughness. After not competing since, Fundora is ready to remind everyone why he’s a problem at 154.
“Things change all the time,” Fundora said. “Opponents fall through. Events fall through. With Booker, we’ve been training hard to have our first defense of our unified titles… I have to do what I always do: win and put on a great performance and do my job like always.”
WATCH: Sebastian Fundora vs. Chordale Booker on Prime Video
Booker (23-1) is on a six-fight win streak. The lone loss of his career came against Austin Williams in a fight where the super welterweight fought at middleweight. With momentum back on his side, the 33-year-old is ready to chop down the taller Fundora.
“He has the most unique height and reach ever in the division, so we’re bringing in tall sparring and punching higher on the bag. That’s an awkward motion in boxing, punching that high,” Booker said of his opponent.
“I’ve watched his fights because I want to see what he’s good at and what shots he likes to throw. I’m prepared to do whatever it takes to win. Contrary to what the fans believe, that I’m just showing up, I’m here to win. I take risks. That’s why I have a loss, because I went up to 160.”
Contenders look to move up the ladder on the undercard while the son of a former world champion is ready to impress.
Sebastian Fundora vs. Chordale Booker undercard
Here’s a breakdown of all the action on the Fundora vs. Booker card.
Jesus Ramos Jr. vs. Guido Schramm
- Division/Weight: Super Welterweight
- Ramos record: 22-1
- Schramm record: 16-3-2
- Belts at stake: N/A
The co-main event will see Jesus Ramos Jr. vs. Guido Schramm.
Ramos (22-1) beat the likes of Javier Molina and Brian Mendoza before losing a controversial decision against Erickson Lubin. He has won two straight since, beating both Johan Gonzalez and Jeison Rosario via TKO. “El Mono” has 18 wins via knockout.
Schramm (16-3-2), who replaces Kevin Salgado, has gone 2-2-1 in his last five fights and is on a two-fight losing streak. The 29-year-old looks for his first win since 2023.
Elijah Garcia vs. Terrell Gausha
- Division/Weight: Middleweight
- Garcia record: 16-1
- Gausha record: 24-4-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
Elijah Garcia faces Terrell Gausha.
A 2016 U.S. National Champion, Garcia (16-1) lost against Kyrone Davis almost a year ago. Before the loss, the 21-year-old knocked out 13 fighters, quickly rising up the ladder.
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A USA National Champion, Gausha (24-4-1) is 2-2 in his last four fights. The former Olympic hopeful has faced some of the hardest hitters in boxing. Between two wins, the 37-year-old lost in outings against Tim Tszyu and Carlos Adames.
Freudis Rojas vs. Maurice Lee
- Division/Weight: Welterweight
- Rojas record: 14-0
- Lee record: 15-1-2
- Belts at stake: N/A
Freudis Rojas takes on Maurice Lee.
A World Championships bronze medalist, Rojas (14-0) has won three straight contests via decision. The 26-year-old has eleven wins via knockout.
Lee (15-1-2) is on a ten-fight unbeaten streak, with two straight draws stopping him from having a perfect run. “Ambitious” competes in his first fight in a year and his second in three years.
Alberto Mora vs. Viktor Slavinskyi
- Division/Weight: Super Featherweight
- Mora record: 12-0
- Slavinskyi record: 15-3-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
Alberto Mora faces Viktor Slavinskyi.
A Mexican National Champion, Mora (12-0) competes in the U.S. for the first time. He has won nine fights via the power punch.
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Slavinskyi (15-3-1) is 2-2 in his last four fights and 2-3 in his previous five. The Ukrainian has seven wins via knockout.
Robert Guerrero Jr. vs. Sean Armas
- Division/Weight: Lightweight
- Guerrero record: 5-0
- Armas record: 6-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
Finally, Robert Guerrero takes on Sean Armas.
Guerrero (5-0) is the son of former world champion Robert Guerrero. The 18-year-old won all his fights in 2024 and looks to continue progressing in the sport.
Looking to halt his momentum is Armas (6-1), who is on a two-fight win streak with three wins via knockout.
Sebastian Fundora vs. Chordale Booker tune-in info
- Date: Saturday, March 22
- Location: Michelob Ultra Arena – Las Vegas
- Time: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT
- Main event start time (approx.): 10:30 p.m. ET | 7:30 p.m. PT | 2:30 a.m. GMT | 1:30 p.m. AEDT (Sunday)
- Live stream: Prime Video
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