"Sebastian Fundora, weighing in at 153.6 pounds, will defend his WBC super welterweight title for the third time against Keith Thurman, who weighed 152.6 pounds. Fundora's height and reach advantage is significant, standing six inches taller and having an 11-inch reach difference over Thurman."
"Fundora has held the WBC super welterweight title since March 2024, following a split decision victory over Tim Tszyu. His only defeat came in 2023 against Brian Mendoza, who knocked him out, ending his first reign as champion."
"Keith Thurman, previously a champion in the welterweight division, has returned to the ring after a lengthy inactivity period. He is 2-0 since losing to Manny Pacquiao in 2019, with victories over Mario Barrios and Brock Jarvis."
Sebastian Fundora's third WBC super welterweight title defense against Keith Thurman is confirmed. Fundora weighed 153.6 pounds, while Thurman weighed 152.6 pounds. Fundora has an 11-inch reach advantage and is six inches taller than Thurman. Fundora has held the title since March 2024, defending it successfully twice. Thurman, who has been largely inactive, is 2-0 since his 2019 loss to Manny Pacquiao. The fight will headline a Prime Video pay-per-view event on Saturday evening.
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