Sebastian Fundora (21-1-1, 13 KOs) will quickly defend his world titles in opposition to Chordale Booker (23-1, 11 KOs).
Their bout headlines a Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) card on the Michelob Extremely Area in Las Vegas, NV. Battle followers in the US and choose international locations will be capable to catch the motion dwell on Prime Video. Fundora will make the primary defence of his WBC and WBO tremendous welterweight titles. He received each belts in March final 12 months, profitable over Tim Tszyu.
Forward of their March 22 conflict, each males spoke at a press convention. Beneath is a few of what they needed to say.
Sebastian Fundora vs. Chordale Booker Press Convention Quotes
Sebastian Fundora
“It’s been some time since I fought, however we’re able to placed on an ideal present like at all times and provides the followers what they’ve been ready for,“ stated Fundora.
“I’ve been working the entire time since my final combat. We’ve been ready for this and we’ll be prepared for no matter Booker comes with.”
“It’s going to take the very best Sebastian Fundora to win this combat. Booker is a high contender on this division, so it’s as much as me to determine how I would like to win this combat after which go in there and do it.”
Chordale Booker
“I actually am tremendous grateful for this chance, however I’m not simply completely happy to be right here, I’m coming to win,” stated Booker.
“I’ve received my metropolis, Stamford, Connecticut, exhibiting up for me right here and that means rather a lot to me. It’s gonna be an ideal evening and I do know everybody is gonna take pleasure in it.”
“Tright here’s no stress on me. The one stress is the stress I placed on myself. I need to deliver this again residence for myself and my group.”
Battle Prediction
Whereas Booker could be ranked inside the high 15 of the WBC and WBO rankings, it’s onerous to see him profitable on Saturday. Fundora’s talents ought to be sure that he wins this combat comfortably. The reigning champion doesn’t shrink back from closing the space and buying and selling regardless of having a considerably longer attain than his opponents. Anticipate Fundora to win this by way of stoppage by spherical seven.
Full Press Convention
For the press convention in its entirety, click on right here or the play button beneath. Video courtesy of Premier Boxing Champions.
