Sebastian Fundora vs Keith Thurman: Teddy Atlas makes his choose
Revealed on March 23, 2026
On March 28, on the MGM Grand Backyard Enviornment in Las Vegas, Sebastian Fundora vs Keith Thurman headlines a Premier Boxing Champions Pay-Per-View occasion, promoted by TGB Promotions and Sampson Boxing. Fundora’s WBC super-welterweight world title will probably be on the road.
This struggle was initially scheduled for final October, however a hand damage to Fundora led to the struggle being postponed. Forward of this world title conflict, famend boxing coach Teddy Atlas has revealed his choose through The Ropes.
Sebastian Fundora vs Keith Thurman set for world title showdown
Fundora (23-1-1, 15 KOs) was final in motion when he stopped Tim Tszyu, with Tszyu retiring after spherical seven. That win ensured Fundora remained among the many finest within the tremendous welterweight division.
Thurman (31-1, 23 KOs) has crushed elite fighters throughout his profession, with notable wins towards Danny Garcia and Shawn Porter. Thurman’s profession has stalled in recent times as a result of accidents and inactivity, however “One Time” did return towards Brock Jarvis final March, successful by third-round TKO. It stays to be seen simply how a lot Thurman has left.
Teddy Atlas makes his choose for Sebastian Fundora vs Keith Thurman
Discussing the preventing type of Fundora, Atlas wrote: “Principal punch that begins & units up every little thing for him is his lengthy and relentless jab and the strain he brings behind it to put on you down however at occasions he’ll get shut as a result of he has a real fighters perspective and he’ll struggle with you inside and might be very efficient there along with his uppercut and hook to the physique however he will even rise up straight as he is available in shut and provide you with a giant and clear goal to catch him!”
On Thurman, Atlas wrote: “Technically stable. Naturally smaller however extra bodily. Makes use of jab and legs however appears to be in entrance, transferring laterally at occasions. Goes to the physique. Covers properly. Will struggle in spurts. Defensively stable. Strikes his head and modifications vary & will put the earmuffs on in spots the place it permits the opponent to place mixtures collectively.”
Making his choose for the struggle, Atlas talked about Thurman’s need and the way this will probably be a key a part of the struggle. Regardless of the expertise of “One Time,” Atlas concluded: “The cash must be on Fundora to in the end prevail.”
