Jabs & Observations: October 2026 Part 1

The time has come once again for this observer to pull out the periodic feature here on The Boxing Truth®️ Jabs And Observations. A feature column that was originally thought up as a bi-monthly addition as an attempt by yours truly to cover even more ground than what is typically found during a standard calendar year in covering the sport of Boxing. In more recent times, however, the concept of what I refer to as J&O in referencing upcoming features on social media has been used when pauses in the usual schedule have been unwanted, but necessary.  Recent times have necessitated a J&O return, this edition broken into two parts, which will encompass October 2026 In part one, we will touch briefly  on two bouts, which began the month of October 2026 and will then cross into a preview of sorts of two significant world championship bouts that will take place on Saturday, October 17th.

First, we will briefly revisit a bout that took place on October 1st at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, FL, where unbeaten former Olympic Silver medalist Omari Jones met veteran contender Alan Sanchez in a bout in the 154lb. Jr. Middleweight division. Initially thought by some to be a step up against a fighter with more experience, in reality proved to be the showcase it was intended to be for Jones, who was stepping into his first main event before a supportive hometown crowd in Orlando. It did not take long for Jones to make his point as he battered Sanchez down into a corner in the second round and the fight was stopped. It was a short and sweet statement that Jones was able to make in his first main event. 

While this fight served as exactly what it was intended to be, a showcase for Jones, it is important to keep in mind that this was only his eighth professional fight and the task of needing to step up his level of competition will continue to be a prominent subject of discussion as 2027 nears. Despite a significant experience edge, Alan Sanchez was not able to provide much resistance as, once Jones saw an opening, he took full advantage and was able to execute where Sanchez was not given room to breathe. Whether or not he will be able to do that against higher caliber opponents remains to be seen.

This brings us to what was a significant encounter in the 175lb. Light-Heavyweight division on October 2nd in Birmingham, England at the Utilita Arena, where top contenders Ben Whitaker and Conor Wallace met in a world title elimination bout to determine the next mandatory challenger in the IBF’s Light-Heavyweight ratings.  For a significant portion of this fight, Whitaker dictated the combat using lateral movement and combination punching to carry the action. The dynamic of the contest began to change in the eighth round when Wallace was able to come on and put pressure on the undefeated Whitaker and built momentum into the twelfth and final round where he had Whitaker badly staggered and seemingly out on his feet, but he was not able to force a stoppage and Whitaker was able to hold on for a twelve round unanimous decision victory. Then came an unexpected revelation from Whitaker’s trainer, former World Middleweight champion Andy Lee, who told Wallace in the ring during a post-fight interview after the decision was announced that Whitaker had been suffering from COVID-19 in the week before the bout took place. 

Somewhat predictably, the fans in attendance did not seem to buy Lee’s explanation, but this observer will always air on the side of caution when it comes to matters of a fighter’s health so I will take the explanation because ultimately, only the fighter and his team will know if he was ill or not. What I will say, however, is it may be easy to forget only six years ago, the world was in the middle of a global epidemic and though life worldwide has seemingly gone back to normal, COVID-19 and its variants remain an issue that will come up from time to time. The best we can hope for is that the world never has to experience anything that resembles what was a horrible epidemic in 2020.

With the aforementioned bouts that began the month now discussed and concluded, our focus now shifts to what is ahead. On October 17th two significant world title fights will bookend a full day of Boxing that can be seen worldwide on digital subscription sports streaming network DAZN. First among these two bouts will be a highly anticipated rematch for the WBO World Heavyweight championship as two-time World Heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois will face the man he defeated in May of this year to become a two-time world champion, former champion Fabio Wardley in the first defense of his second reign as world champion. The rematch, which will take place at O2 Arena in London, England can be seen worldwide either as a standalone pay-per-view offering or included as part of a DAZN Ultimate subscription plan.

Some may recall following the first encounter in May between these two hard-hitting Heavyweights, where Daniel Dubois emerged as a two-time world champion, I asked a simple, yet complex question: When should a fight be stopped?

Despite going to the canvas in the opening round and the appearance of a potential quick fight between the two noted “Knockout Artists,” Dubois was able to get up and quickly, but expectedly, the contest turned rapidly into a shootout with both fighters throwing punches with knockout intent. Dubois would be sent down a second time in round three, but as he had done in the first, he picked himself up and it was not long before it was him landing the harder, seemingly more damaging blows of the two.

By the eighth round, Dubois had turned the fight in his favor and had dished out the type of beating to the champion that I felt warranted the bout be stopped, despite knowing after decades in the sport and a lifetime of watching fights that at least theoretically, a champion is given every possible benefit of doubt before a fight is stopped either by the referee or the fighter’s corner. In this case, Wardley was still throwing back and had some periodic success, but as the fight progressed both his output as well as the effectiveness of the punches he threw diminished. While Fabio Wardley has had to battle fatigue later in fights previous to this fight against Daniel Dubois and had been able to turn what seemed to be likely defeat into victory via knockout, this was not merely the element of fatigue as he was being battered by Dubois. The beating was finally halted by Referee Howard Foster in the eleventh round giving Dubois his second world title.

If one were to ask for an honest opinion from this observer, I thought the stoppage was late and frankly, I question the wisdom of having the rematch only five months later even though Wardley is contractually entitled to a rematch and, despite how things gradually turned in Dubois’ favor, the fight did exceed every possible expectation that one could have anticipated.

Why do I question the rematch occurring so soon, particularly when I often advocate for fighters being active, which when it comes to fighters on the top level of the sport, regardless of weight class, usually means at most two fights per year, in this case, I feel that it is very unlikely that Fabio Wardley was able to recover from what happened five months ago, not just physically, but psychologically.

It goes without saying that a fighter will leave a piece of themselves in the ring each time they compete, win or lose. When a fighter suffers a knockout loss, however, something else tends to happen. In this case, Wardley not only suffered a horrible beating, but he lost his unbeaten record and along with it the aura of invincibility that theoretically follows fighters for a time, particularly those labeled “Knockout Artists.”

Only the rarest of rare exceptions after all, are able to go their entire careers without suffering a defeat and there are many fighters throughout the history of the sport who have shown the ability to bounce back after suffering a knockout loss, Daniel Dubois coincidentally being an example. I simply question whether it's too soon for this rematch to be happening based on what happened earlier this year and it's important to remember, Dubois also took his share of punishment throughout the fight as well.

This is also a rare case where I feel this rematch will likely follow a similar blueprint as the first fight, in that both fighters will come out looking to end the bout as quickly as possible and this will not be a tactical Boxing match, but rather an encounter between two heavy hitters that can end on one punch at any moment. Based on what happened earlier this year and the relatively quick turnaround of this rematch, it may also be unlikely that this gets anywhere near the full twelve round distance. I personally will not go out on a limb and say this will be a short fight, but I would not be surprised.

If one were to ask me as far as any potential adjustments that could be made, for the champion Dubois needs to be leery of getting caught early as what happened in the first encounter. If at all possible, he needs to be cautious in his approach early because Wardley will likely look to jump on him early, despite the perception of some that often fighters who suffer knockout losses are somewhat hesitant or “Gun-shy” to let their hands go either in their immediate return to action or in a rematch like this. 

For Wardley, he needs to be more defensively responsible and must conserve his stamina. Though he was able to have periodic success after the ebb and flow had shifted to Dubois in the first fight, the combination of the punishment he had taken as well as fatigue resulted in his knocking himself off balance with wide looping punches that he threw. He needs to be in the best condition possible if he is to turn things around in fight two and potentially set up a trilogy.

This now brings us to the second world title bout that will take place on October 17th as WBC Jr. Middleweight world champion Sebastian Fundora will defend his title for the fourth time against undefeated WBC number one Jr. Middleweight contender Ermal Hadribeaj at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. A fight that can also be seen worldwide on DAZN and will be available to both standard and Ultimate subscribers. In the United States, this bout will also be simulcast on general entertainment cable network TNT as the latest installment of “The Fight” series, which is a collaboration between the two networks. In his last title defense in March of this year, Fundora stopped former longtime Welterweight world champion Keith Thurman in six rounds in a one-sided contest. 

Fundora’s dominance since becoming a world champion in 2024 is rooted in two aspects. One he is blessed with a significant height advantage over virtually any opponent he will face in the 154lb. Jr. Middleweight division standing nearly 6’6 with an eighty inch reach. Two, he is a skilled southpaw that likes to gradually walk his opponents down. The moniker “The Towering Inferno” is appropriate given where he sits on the weight scale.

There was one time, however, in his career where he did find himself on the end of a knockout loss at the hands of Brian Mendoza April 2023. A one punch knockout that seemingly came out of nowhere. Since that setback, Fundora has won five straight bouts, winning a world title and has looked like the dominant fighter he had been prior to that defeat to Mendoza. In this observer’s view, he has looked better than he was prior to that setback, has had more seasoning, and has matured into one of the dominant champions in the sport.

Fundora’s opponent on this occasion will come in the form of the unbeaten Ermal Hadribeaj. Hadribeaj will enter this world championship opportunity with a record of 23-0-1, with 8 Knockouts. While he has held the WBC Silver championship in the Jr. Middleweight division, a title that is at times used to determine a number one contender, which he is, he up to this point has not faced fighters that some would view as household names. Despite being a mandatory challenger and unbeaten, the task for Hadribeaj, who stands 5’10 will be the same as virtually every Fundora opponent. To get inside the long arms of the champion and try to break down his natural advantages in order to give himself a chance. It is a task that for many has proven to be easier said than done against Fundora, who will enter with a record of 24-1-1, with 16 Knockouts.

Hadribeaj does not seem to be a fighter with the type of punching power that could turn this fight suddenly if needed, but he is undefeated and you simply cannot dismiss a fighter’s chances even though both odds and physics do not seem to be in the challenger’s favor here.

With the first half of October in the books, this observer looks forward to seeing what is in store for the second half and encourages readers to stay tuned for part two of this edition of Jabs & Observations, which will come during the first week of November.

“And That's The Boxing Truth.”

Dubois vs. Wardley 2 takes place on Saturday, October 17th at the O2 Arena in London, England and can be seen worldwide on digital subscription sports streaming network DAZN either as a standalone pay-per-view offering for $59.99 or included with a DAZN Ultimate subscription for $44.99 per month. The card will begin at 11AM ET/8AM PT with free to watch preliminary bouts followed by the main card beginning at 2PM ET/11AM PT.

Fundora vs. Hadribeaj takes place on Saturday, October 17th at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. The fight as well as its undercard can be seen worldwide on DAZN and will be available to both standard and Ultimate tier subscribers beginning at 8PM ET/5PM PT.

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DAZN Ultimate Put To It's First Big Test On July 25th Event Doubleheader

On July 25th the Boxing world will focus on Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and Sydney, Australia respectively for two pay-per-view offerings that will also serve as the first significant selling point for digital subscription sports streaming network DAZN as both events will be available as part of a DAZN Ultimate subscription. The first of the two events, which will be held in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, will feature the return of former two-time World Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua as he returns to the ring for the first time since scoring a knockout of Jake Paul in December of last year as he will face Heavyweight contender Kristian Prenga in a fight scheduled for twelve rounds. 

Although Joshua frankly did what most knowledgeable Boxing insiders including those who cover the sport, like yours truly, expected in knocking out the novice boxer/promoter Paul in six rounds, Joshua’s returns comes following surviving a horrible car accident in the weeks following the fight where he lost two of his close friends. Frankly, after enduring both a tragic accident, the injuries that came with it, and the loss of two friends, it would be understandable if Joshua either chose to remain out of the ring for an extended period or if he chose to not resume his career. In some ways, this fight against a “Knockout Artist” in Prenga comes on a similar timeline as most marquee stars, as Joshua is, compete in the sport, once or twice a year.

The obvious question here not only is what condition Joshua will be in considering what he has been through, but also what Prenga will bring to the table in what could be a dangerous fight for the former world champion, who still has the goal of trying to regain a World Heavyweight championship. Kristian Prenga  will come into this encounter with a record of 20-1, with all 20 wins coming via knockout. The Albanian-born New Jersey-based Prenga has only suffered one defeat in his career when he dropped a six round decision to a  fighter named Giovanni Auriemma in October 2016. Although it was only Prenga’s third professional fight and came against a fighter who ended his career with a 2-6–2 record, Prenga has remained unbeaten in the years since. Despite all of his victories coming via knockout, he has not fought a fighter considered to be a household name. This is likely viewed as a red flag in the eyes of some  because even though Prenga has built an impressive record in terms of numbers and has never been stopped in his career, he has fought a lower caliber of opposition as compared to the former world champion Joshua. 

What could work to Prenga’s advantage, however, is Joshua has been knocked out before and has been susceptible to getting caught even in fights he has won in the past. Although it may not be expected by some, the accumulation of years competing at or near the top level of the sport for most of his career, the punishment sustained both in fights he’s lost as well as those he’s won, and the fact that Joshua is thirty-six years old, in addition to now attempting a comeback from a tragic accident are all things that need to be considered here. Boxing is after all a sport of opportunity and, despite being at a disadvantage in terms of both overall experience and skillset, sometimes all a fighter needs is an opportunity and it is indisputable that this is the biggest fight in Prenga’s career. If he should pull of an upset here, it should put him on a short list of potential world title challengers.

The second main event that will take place on July 25th brings us to Sydney, Australia where two former world champions will meet in a crossroads bout as former unified Welterweight world champion Errol Spence will return to the ring for the first time in three years to face hometown favorite and former WBO World Jr. Middleweight champion Tim Tszyu in a scheduled twelve round Middleweight bout, which can also be seen either as a standalone pay-per-view offering or included as part of a DAZN Ultimate subscription. 

This fight, which will headline a card, the first official card for the Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) group of promoters under their new worldwide broadcast deal with DAZN. What this fight is in more specific context is an encounter between two former world champions, each trying to reestablish themselves in the sport. For Errol Spence, who has not fought since being stopped by Terence Crawford in 2023 in a fight to fully unify the 147lb. Welterweight division at that time, the central issue that surrounds him will be both inactivity as well as what the condition of his eyes will be after spending the last several years dealing with vision problems. In the other corner will stand Tim Tszyu, the former Jr. Middleweight world champion, who while more active over the period of time in which Spence has been inactive, has also suffered some setbacks over that time, which has affected his standing in the sport including two losses to Sebastian Fundora and one loss to Bakhram Murtazaliev. The loss to Murtazaliev and the second loss to Fundora, were via stoppage and it has prompted some to question what Tszyu has left himself.

The 154lb. Jr. Middleweight division has suddenly become a commodity with Jaron Ennis recently becoming a unified world champion in the division having recently stopped previously unbeaten WBO world champion Xander Zayas to unify the WBO and vacant WBA crowns. It is logical to assume that the end goal for both Spence and Tszyu here will be to try to get into the discussion of potential challengers for Ennis. While this fight is not at the highest level the division has to offer, it is still an encounter between two of the recent stars in the sport that are trying to get back into position to challenge for another world title. 

Given the length of time Spence has been inactive and the fact that this bout, which was originally supposed to occur at a contracted weight of 158lbs., a technicality given that it is two pounds under the 160lb. Middleweight limit, it is logical to expect that Tszyu will attempt to test Spence early on in this fight. The danger for Tszyu is he has been caught before when being overly aggressive and at his best, Errol Spence was a fighter with a good mix of punching power and hand speed, Tszyu should pursue with caution if he is able to have success early. On the flip side of the equation, Spence should look to try and get a few rounds under his belt. What is known as “Ring Rust” is a very real thing for a fighter and it is unrealistic to expect that Spence will not have at least a little rust given his inactivity and the medical issues he has dealt with outside of the ring in his first return to competition in three years.

Both fights that will be showcased here on July 25th have a similar theme. Joshua is looking to get back into the Heavyweight title picture and both Spence and Tszyu are looking to get back into the world title picture as well in either the Jr. Middleweight or Middleweight divisions. Although the theme of both fights are similar in scope, some may argue that Spence and Tszyu are in a scenario where it might be win or go home. This observer will stay clear of such debates, but it does not lessen the intrigue of frankly both fights. What might follow including a planned fight for Joshua with former two-time World Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury aimed for later this year, remains to be seen.

In terms of the business side of the sport these two bouts headlining separate cards, each available either as standalone pay-per-view offerings at $60 and $80 respectively, this either as an unintended coincidence or by design will spotlight the strategy by DAZN as a subscription-based network’s new tiered approach as events like these two are offered under a DAZN Ultimate subscription, which at $44.99 per month does offer value as compared to paying just shy of $140 for these two bouts as standalone options. 

While such a subscription model is clearly aimed at the combat sports enthusiast and was no doubt implemented in response to both criticism of using the pay-per-view model as well as what were likely numbers that showed it was not a winning strategy both for the network and for promoters who insisted on using it, this observer will repeat a point he has made numerous times. It will come down to both matchmaking and which fights are aimed for an ultimate subscription as opposed to a base subscription that DAZN initially launched with in 2018. Clearly, pay-per-view on its own due to both overpricing and the frequency that it has been used has not worked for Boxing in some time, it needed to change and July 25, 2026 is the first day on the Boxing calendar since the introduction of the Ultimate tier subscription for DAZN where the value of this approach will be displayed. With more events coming through the remainder of 2026 and beyond, hopefully, both for the sport as well as its promoters who are largely congregated under one broadcast platform now, it will prove to be a winner both in its implementation as well as providing a reasonably priced alternative for consumers, and for the network, both growing and maintaining their subscriber base without much of the churn that subscription models are often submitted to.

“And That’s The Boxing Truth.”

Joshua vs. Prenga takes place on Saturday, July 25th at the Jeddah Superdome in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The card is available either as a standalone pay-per-view offering for $59.99 or as part of a DAZN Ultimate subscription for $44.99 per month. The broadcast will begin at 9AM ET/6AM PT.

Spence vs. Tszyu takes place on Saturday, July 25th at the Afterpay Arena in Sydney, Australia. The card is available as a standalone pay-per-view offering for $79.99 or as part of a DAZN Ultimate subscription for $44.99 per month. The broadcast will begin at 9PM ET/6PM PT.

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Itauma And Fundora Close Out March With Dominating Performances

 The final weekend of March 2026 in the Boxing world was highlighted by two events on March 28th taking place in Manchester, England and Las Vegas, NV respectively. First, it was fast-rising Heavyweight Moses Itauma, who looked for his fourteenth victory in as many fights in his professional career as he faced veteran contender Jermaine Franklin at the Co-op Arena in Manchester, England.

Coming off of a destructive first round knockout of longtime Heavyweight contender and former world title challenger Dillian Whyte last August in Saudi Arabia, some thought this bout against a durable and always determined opponent in Jermaine Franklin, could have provided a test for the twenty-one year old “Knockout Artist" Itauma. Despite the test some were expecting, which was based on significant evidence in that Franklin had not been stopped in his career and had gone the distance with both Whyte and former two-time World Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, Itauma would provide another example as to why he has been given that label.

From the opening bell, Itauma put Franklin on the defensive. In all truth and honestly with the reader, this observer was not surprised in Itauma’s approach here as I stated in previewing this fight, that it was logical to assume that Franklin would have to weather an early storm if he were to extend him into the middle and late rounds of the fight.

What I frankly did not expect was how Itauma more or less nullified Franklin's offensive output before he could have a chance to find a rhythm, albeit while largely on the defensive. In round three Itauma dropped Franklin for the first time in his career with a perfectly timed left hook to the jaw. Itauma had succeeded in doing something that neither Dillian Whyte or Anthony Joshua were able to accomplish in sending Jermaine Franklin down to the canvas, but he was not done.

Although Franklin did manage to land a few hard shots that did seem to land flush, the tempo of the combat remained the same. Itauma landing harder blows and keeping Franklin in a defensive state. This was until round five when Itauma produced another devastating knockout to go on his resume. Connecting with a flush right uppercut that froze Franklin on his feet, followed by another flush left hand to the jaw that sent Franklin down hard on the canvas. The bout was stopped by Referee Steve Gray. 

With now twelve knockouts in fourteen career bouts, Moses Itauma continues to seemingly be on the fast track towards a world title opportunity. Before discussing what may follow, however, the time has come to discuss the second bout that took place on March 28th.

Yours truly is referring to the third title defense of WBC World Jr. Middleweight world champion Sebastian Fundora, who defended his title against former Welterweight world champion Keith Thurman at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. While this fight had the classic scenario of youth versus experience in a young world champion who may very well be ascending towards the sport’s mythical pound for pound debates going against a former world champion who had more experience and had shared the ring with some of the best fighters of his era, this fight also had the aspect of a fighter in Thurman, who has been plagued by inactivity over the last several years attempting to defy all logic by trying to dethrone a world champion known as “The Towering Inferno” due to his standing nearly 6’6 and being blessed with the type of height and reach advantages that is rarely seen in the 154lb. Jr. Middleweight or even the 160lb. Middleweight division. Despite only having one defeat in his career going into this challenge, which came when he lost his Welterweight world championship to Hall of Famer Manny Pacquiao in July 2019 in what proved to be a close and competitive bout and having both the experience and type of skillset that theoretically could have posed a threat to Fundora, Thurman had only fought twice in the last six years due to both injuries and like many fighters aligned with the PBC group of promoters, who also promoted this bout, long stretches of inactivity, which was why many felt his chances here in this fight were illogical and may have amounted to a puncher’s chance. 

The champion immediately stunned Thurman in the opening seconds of the first round with a straight left hand from the southpaw stance and would nearly score a knockdown of the former world champion in an almost carbon copy of what had transpired in the first round when Fundora connected with a left hand that badly buckled Thurman’s legs, but narrowly and some might suggest miraculously, Thurman managed to keep his balance and was able to avoid his gloves touching the canvas. From this point in the fight, the contest had seemingly been decided due largely to Fundora fighting a disciplined fight where he made full use of his height and reach advantage over the 5’8 Thurman, which beyond the challenger being able to land occasionally, resulted in him being unable to get into anything that would resemble a consistent rhythm as well as being forced to move laterally constantly in an attempt to avoid the champion’s come forward pressure approach. 

As I watched this fight, I wondered privately if Thurman would gradually find more success, particularly if he were able to get into the second half of the fight due to the constant need to move in trying to evade Fundora, which while certainly not an easy task to accomplish for any fighter at such a height and reach deficit, much less for someone who is thirty-seven years old and who has not been in active competition on a consistent basis over the last have decade, if he were able to get into the middle and late rounds, all of the aforementioned movement would have to at least slow Fundora down a little as the fight progressed. Despite that private observation by yours truly, it was clear that this developed into a scenario where one fighter was being busted up and suffering a beating at the hands of his younger, taller, and longer opponent. 

Although there would be no knockdown of the former champion Thurman, the effects of the punishment he was taking including suffering a bad cut above his left eye and being increasingly unable to land anything of the type of punches that could have kept Fundora off of him convinced Referee Thomas Taylor to step in and mercifully stop the fight at 1:16 of round six, giving Fundora his third successful title defense and his third consecutive knockout victory since becoming a world champion in March of last year.

The twenty-fourth win in twenty-six professional fights for Sebastian Fundora and being the first fighter to stop Keith Thurman serves as another step in the career of a fighter who may indeed become a part of the pound for pound debates as his career progresses. In terms of what’s next for the champion, this observer believes it may be likely that a potential unification bout between Fundora and the winner of the potential fight between Welterweight world champion Jeron Ennis and Vergil Ortiz, who currently has interim champion status in the WBC’s Jr. Middleweight ratings, may indeed be the aim at least in the short-term. Perhaps in the interim, we could see Fundora face top contender Bakary Samake of France who is the WBC Silver Jr. Middleweight champion. One thing is clear, however, if this version of Sebastian Fundora stays where he maintains discipline and makes full use of his naturally blessed gifts of height and reach, it will be very difficult for opposing fighters from Jr. Middleweight to Middleweight to combat him.

Turning back to the first fight that was covered in this column and briefly touching on what may be in store for Moses Itauma, At twenty-one years old and only having fourteen professional fights, it is rare for this observer to proclaim that a fighter with such a resume may be ready for a shot at a world championship. With two devastating knockouts against two legitimate world-rated contenders however, short, yet impressive resume or not, we may see a point perhaps by the end of this year where it will be time to say Itauma should be next in line. While I am not ready to proclaim him as the next challenger to a world champion in the Heavyweight division just yet, the time may indeed be approaching sooner than later. 

“And That’s The Boxing Truth.”

Update: While this column was in development, it was announced that Jaron Ennis will challenge WBO World Jr. Middleweight champion Xander Zayas on June 27th at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.

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Fundora-Thurman Preview

 

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In March of 2024, the Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) group of promoters embarked on a new era following the end of its long-standing broadcast deal with United States premium cable network Showtime, which also coincided with the network not only exiting Boxing, but also shuttering its entire sports division as part of a broader corporate restructuring of its parent company Paramount. This led the PBC to its new home of Prime Video. The first event under their new deal was to feature then WBO Jr. Middleweight world champion Tim Tszyu defending his title against former Welterweight world champion Keith Thurman. 

An encounter that would not take place as Thurman pulled out of the bout days before it was to take place due to tearing his bicep in training. Rather than canceling the event, the PBC opted to bring in top Jr. Middleweight contender  as a replacement for the injured former Welterweight cornerstone. In a grueling and bloody fight, Fundora, known as “The Towering Inferno” emerged victorious taking the WBO world title from Tszyu and also emerging with the vacant WBC crown in the 154lb. Jr. Middleweight division as well. Boxing is truly a sport of opportunity and there is no doubt that Fundora took full advantage of Thurman's misfortune in not only seizing the opportunity by becoming a world champion, but remaining a world champion since that faithful night of March 30, 2024. 

After being stripped of the WBO portion of the World Jr. Middleweight championship due to the politics that be in the sport, the 6 '6 Fundora has scored two knockouts in defense of the WBC Jr. Middleweight world title, including forcing the always “Game” Tszyu to submit in a rematch in July of last year. This leads us to his third title defense, which will take place on March 28th, nearly two years to the day of his becoming a world champion at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV, against the man he replaced in that title bout two years ago Keith Thurman in a twelve round bout that can be seen in the United States on Prime Video Pay-Per-View. The third defense of his WBC crown in just under two years, which is more active by present day standards for most world champions in the sport, has the dynamic of youth versus experience.

Fundora, a twenty-eight year old world champion who may be just entering his physical prime, against a thirty-seven year old former champion, who at one time was considered one of the best fighters in the entire sport. While the dynamic of youth versus experience is certainly not a new one, what this fight will center on will be the challenger. While Thurman ironically is known by the nickname “One Time,” which seems appropriate going into this fight given how he was once among the best in Boxing’s mythical pound for pound debates, he has become more known for much of the last decade for inactivity whether it be because of injuries or fights that were planned that for one reason or another did not come to fruition.

It is indeed true that Thurman has fought only twice since losing the WBA World Welterweight championship to Manny Pacquiao in July 2019. Although that loss remains the only setback on Thurman's record, having only fought twice since could be and probably should be viewed as a red flag as far as the odds he faces going into this fight. An old adage that this observer strongly believes in that is supported by years of seeing it with my own eyes is that inactivity is a silent killer and often does more harm to fighters in the long-term as far as the concept of “Ring Rust,” reaction time, and punch resistance than solely basing an opinion on what a fighter faces across the ring in an opponent. For his part Thurman got back in the ring in March of last year in scoring a third round knockout over a “Game,” but over matched Brock Jarvis in Australia.

Although Thurman looked good in that fight, his first in over three years at that point, and simply did what he needed to do, one might question whether the caliber of opposition in that fight as well as no further in-ring action since she Thurman is adequate preparation for this world title opportunity given both lengthy stretches of inactivity throughout his career as well as trying to come back from injuries and advancing age. Based on the above alone, it is not hard to understand why some would consider Thurman a significant underdog going into this fight. There are also things to consider with regard to what will be standing across this ring from him on March 28th.

The primary hurdle for virtually every opponent Sebastian Fundora has faced is he not only has been blessed with significant height and reach advantages over most, if not, all his opposition in the 154lb. Jr. Middleweight division, he is also a southpaw that has a good mix of hand speed, punching power, and tries to walk down his opponents with near non-stop pressure. The champion has won twenty-three of his twenty-five professional fights and the one loss on his record came in April 2023 when he was caught by a left hook, right hook combination from contender Brian Mendoza that dropped him in the seventh round and he was not able to beat the count. Though that knockout obviously showed that it is possible to hit Fundora if one can find a way to get on the inside of his 80” reach, it has proven to be a task that has been easier said than done for opponents outside of that one instance and to Fundora’s credit, he not only rebounded to win a world title in a short period of time after that setback, he has been able to withstand offense when he's had to since, most notably in his world title victory over Tim Tszyu in their first fight.

At his best, Keith Thurman was an exciting come forward fighter that brought the fight to his opponents with punching power and deceptive hand speed. The task at hand for the challenger will be to see if he can rekindle some of his prime form and be able to get on the inside of Fundora’s reach, though some will concede that he will likely have to take some punishment to get close to the champion in order to have a shot here. On the flip side, if Fundora chooses to box behind a consistent jab and keep Thurman on the outside with his reach, the question might be whether he boxes towards a potential lopsided decision victory or if he will try to gradually break Thurman down as the fight progresses.

It is logical to assume that if Keith Thurman is not successful in this fight that it could be the final time he steps into the ring. Meanwhile, if Sebastian Fundora succeeds in his third title defense, he could set his sights either on potential unification or possibly moving up to the 160lb. Middleweight division. A high stakes battle with no shortage of intrigue. We will find out who emerges victorious on Saturday, March 28th. 

“And That's The Boxing Truth.”

Fundora vs. Thurman takes place on Saturday, March 28th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The fight as well as it's undercard can be seen in the United States on Prime Video pay-per-view for $74.99. The broadcast will begin at 5:30PM ET/2:30PM PT with free preliminary bouts with the pay-per-view portion beginning at 8PM ET/5PM PT.

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Fundora-Thurman PPV Card Now Available For Preorder On Prime Video

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The March 28th Premier Boxing Champions pay-per-view card headlined by WBC World Jr. Middleweight world champion Sebastian Fundora defending his title against former Welterweight world champion Keith Thurman, which will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV is now available for pre-order on Prime Video. The cost of this card will be $74.99 and will begin with free preliminary bouts at 5:30PM ET/2:30PM PT with the pay-per-view portion beginning at 8PM ET/5PM PT. (*North American Times Only. Check your local listings internationally.*)  We will have a preview of Fundora-Thurman released here on The Boxing Truth® on Wednesday, March 25th. Stay tuned. 

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Gloves Off: Fundora vs. Thurman Now Streaming On Prime Video

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The eighth installment of Gloves Off explores the compelling, high-stakes world championship showdown between one of the sport’s hottest new stars and a crafty former champion as they headline an action-packed PBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video on Saturday, March 28

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NEW YORK—February 27, 2026— Today, Prime Video announced Gloves Off: Fundora vs Thurman. the latest installment of its compelling, all-access docuseries. Debuting Saturday, Feb. 28 on Prime Video, this edition explores the journey both WBC Super Welterweight World Champion Sebastian Fundora and his formidable challenger Keith Thurman have taken in preparation for this high-stakes 154-pound world championship showdown. The PBC Pay-Per-View on Prime Video event is set to take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

 

Few boxers have had a more satisfying two-year run than California native Sebastian Fundora (23-1-1, 15 KOs). The reigning WBC Super Welterweight Champion, Fundora is putting his title on the line versus a fighter who excels in the international spotlight. Keith Thurman (31-1, 23 KOs) soared through the welterweight ranks, unifying the titles at 147 pounds.  Now, the seasoned Clearwater, FL native is making his first bid for a 154-pound title against a red-hot fighter in his prime.

Narrated by Barry Pepper, the series takes fans beyond the ring, blending footage of fighters' lives, families, and training, as excitement builds for this prime-time showcase in a city famous for career-defining performances.

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Parker And Wardley Emerge In High Stakes Pay-Per-View Showdown

Originally, this column was intended and scheduled to preview two separate pay-per-view main events scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 25th. As some Boxing fans know, what was intended has obviously had to change due to the cancellation of the scheduled WBC World Jr. Middleweight championship bout between champion Sebastian Fundora and former World Welterweight champion Keith Thurman, which was due to headline a pay-per-view card promoted by the Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) group of promoters and streamed through digital streaming entertainment and subscription platform Prime Video, being cancelled due to a hand contusion suffered by Fundora while in training for the bout. While as of this writing, the plan appears for that bout to be rescheduled as soon as possible, there remains one pay-per-view main event to take place on October 25th that will now be the sole subject of this writing, which could and should have ramifications the the Heavyweight division moving into 2026.

This observer is referring to the bout between former WBO World Heavyweight champion Joseph Parker and the undefeated Fabio Wardley in a scheduled twelve round fight that will headline a pay-per-view card at the O2 Arena in London, England and can be seen worldwide on DAZN Pay-Per-View. What makes this encounter interesting beyond it being a battle between two of the top Heavyweights in the division, which alone often is enough to draw interest is this fight presents a rarity as well that primarily due to the politics that be in the sport of Boxing and multiple sanctioning organizations, you rarely see. Two fighters, each with a number one mandatory ranking with an interim championship designation, putting their respective standings on the line. In this case in order to attempt to secure a fight with the undefeated two-time Undisputed World Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.

Parker, who has been at or near the top of the Heavyweight division for most of the last decade is a one time WBO World Heavyweight champion, and after some ups and downs over the years, has worked his way back to the number one contender position in the same organization. A testament to perseverance that cannot be dismissed. Although seemingly on a career high minus the ultimate goal of regaining a world title, Parker, who has had to contend with his fair share of power punching sharks in the waters of the Heavyweight division will be tasked with facing one more in his hopes to secure another world title opportunity in the form of unbeaten “Knockout Artist” Fabio Wardley.

Wardley, who will come into this fight with a near 95% career knockout percentage, will enter as the WBA’s top contender. With a record of 19-0-1, with 18 Knockouts, few have been able to withstand the punching power Wardley has in either hand. This presents the classic scenario of a fighter noted for his ability to end fights quickly, going against a more seasoned and more experienced opponent at this level of competition.

It is not a scenario that the former world champion Parker, who will enter the bout with a record of 36-3, with 24 Knockouts, is unfamiliar. Some may recall his fights against Anthony Joshua, Joe Joyce, and Zhilei Zhang, three noted “Knockout Artists,” in which Parker suffered two losses out of those three fights. What is revealing, however, is Parker has only been stopped once in his three defeats and that was at the hands of Joe Joyce in September 2022. Parker was competitive in all three of his losses and was ahead on all three scorecards when Joyce was able to catch up to him in the eleventh round of that fight.

In thinking of how this fight might be fought from Parker’s perspective, I thought of two fights that might be similar, that he was successful and dominant in winning. Two opponents that stylistically are similar to Wardley in being “Knockout Artists” that come forward and can knock an opponent out with either hand. Yours truly is referring to his bouts with the aforementioned Zhilei Zhang and before that encounter, his bout against former WBC Heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder. Two fights that took place in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2023 and 2024 respectfully.

In both fights, Parker used effective lateral movement, footwork, and timing to consistently beat both fights to the punch, often by landing variations of two, three, and four punch combinations and then using his movement to evade before either fighter could return offense consistently. Two performances by Parker, who was viewed as an underdog going into both fights that frankly should be viewed as a masterclass in effective execution by a boxer/puncher. It is an approach that Parker must implement once again in this fight.

Much like Wilder and Zhang, Fabio Wardley is not known for his quickness, but has shown more than once thus far in his career that he can end a fight with one punch if given an opening. One need look no further than Wardley’s last fight in June of this year against previously unbeaten contender Justis Huni. A fight held in rainy conditions in Portman Road Football Ground in Ipswich, England, that was dominated by Huni from the outset, frequently out throwing and outlanding Wardley in seemingly every round and often landing in combination. Huni had particular success in landing flush right hands on Wardley, which is also coincidentally one of Parker's best offensive weapons.

The accumulation of punishment along with the fact that Huni had stepped in and took the fight on short notice along with the bout being held outdoors in rainy conditions seemed to have Wardley at times seemingly on the verge of being stopped due primarily to fatigue. Just as it appeared Huni was about to make a significant shake up in the Heavyweight division, the two fighters exchanged punches midway through the tenth round. Seemingly out of nowhere, Wardley connected with an overhand right that turned certain defeat as he had lost the fight on the scorecards by that point in the bout, into a thrilling come from behind knockout victory.

As great as that knockout was and as accurate a demonstration of the power Wardley has that one can find, if one is objective they would say that Justis Huni put a significant scare into both Wardley and his promoter the Hall of Famer Frank Warren, who is also the promoter of this bout with Parker. To expand a bit further, if one were honest they would say that even though Huni up to the point where he got caught put in a career high performance in that fight, he has limited experience and Joseph Parker is both more experienced, particularly at this level of competition at or near the top of the sport, and is also lighter on his feet than Huni.

The element of danger, however, is very real and Parker must keep in mind here that he can be winning every second of every round and one lapse in focus, leaving even the slightest opening, can end up costing him the fight. Though the circumstances are/were different, Parker found himself in a similar situation as Huni when he fought Joe Joyce in September 2022 in that like Wardley, Joyce, at the time was an unbeaten “Knockout Artist” that Parker hit repeatedly throughout that fight with the type of flush right hands that would end the night for most fighters, let alone Heavyweights and like Huni, Parker seemed to have the fight well under control and winning on points when Joyce was able to catch him and knock him out. A possibility certainly exists here that a similar scenario could happen where by all accounts and without a question of doubt, Parker could find himself in control and winning every aspect of the combat. Parker knows what happened to him against Joyce and he needs to be aware not to get overly aggressive where he might be vulnerable again to being caught. Even if a scenario presents itself where he might be able to score a knockdown, he must be tactical at all times and until the final bell or a potential stoppage, approach Wardley with caution.

The approach for Fabio Wardley is both simple and complex. He needs to try and cut the ring off from Parker and try to limit his ability to move and use angles, but must also pace himself in doing so. A problem that fighters, as I have often said over the last thirty years I have covered Boxing and by extension other combat sports, that are known for their punching power is they can fall into a false sense of security in thinking that their power will be enough to get the job done every time they enter the ring and as a result, neglect developing other facets of their game in terms of tactics, strategy, the ability to pace themselves, and develop an overall well-rounded skillset, which more often than not tends to have negative effects long-term on their careers. Wardley did succeed in saving himself from defeat in his last fight, but he may not be as fortunate if he finds himself in a similar hole on the scorecards in this fight.

Whether or not the winner of this fight gets a title shot against Oleksandr Usyk, or due to the unique circumstances of this encounter, ends up potentially emerging as a unified world champion depending on what Usyk decides to do, remains to be seen. These are the types of fights, however, that I tend to look forward to more than most not only from a stylistic standpoint, but when you also throw into the equation that anything can happen, which is especially true when it comes to Heavyweights, it sparks interest. We will see if it's Parker or Wardley that comes out on top. 

“And That's The Boxing Truth.”

Parker vs. Wardley takes place on Saturday, October 25th at the O2 Arena in London, England. The fight as well as it's undercard can be seen worldwide on DAZN Pay-Per-View at 1:30PM ET/10:30AM PT for $59.99. (*North American times and pricing only.*)

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BREAKING: Fundora-Thurman Postponed

It has been announced that the October 25th pay-per-view card headlined by a bout between WBC Jr. Middleweight world champion Sebastian Fundora defending his title against former WBA Welterweight world champion Keith Thurman, which was scheduled to take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV and streamed on Prime Video has been postponed due to a hand injury suffered by the champion. It has also been reported by noted Boxing journalist Mike Coppinger, currently of Ring Magazine that the scheduled co-main event, a WBC World Jr. Lightweight championship bout between between champion O'Shaquie Foster and former Jr. Featherweight world champion Stephen Fulton, will also be rescheduled.

The Fundora-Thurman card was one of two scheduled pay-per-view cards to take place on October 25th. As of this writing, the other event headlined by former WBO World Heavyweight champion Joseph Parker facing top contender Fabio Wardley at the O2 Arena in London England, which will be streamed on digital sports streaming network DAZN as a pay-per-view add-on separate from it's subscription-based model, remains on as scheduled. 

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Fundora Holds Onto Undisputed Flyweight Crown, Jr. Bantamweight Or Bantamweight Next?

Women’s Boxing is still experiencing the high of the first all women's Boxing card to be held inside the historic Madison Square Garden this past July, which was headlined by the third encounter between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, two undisputed world champions in the Jr. Welterweight and Featherweight divisions respectively, who along with current Undisputed Heavyweight world champion Claressa Shields, have served as cornerstones of the sport in the most recent era of Women’s Boxing.  As great and groundbreaking as that trilogy was for the sport overall, as what will likely be the final encounter and quite possibly, the final fight in each future Hall of Famer’s respective career, inevitably the question that should be asked is what fighter or fighters might be able to move into the role of helping to advance the sport further as the next star in the sport. Enter Gabriela Fundora.

Fundora, who comes from a fighting family and is the sister of current Men's WBC Jr Middleweight world champion Sebastian Fundora, has established herself as a world champion in her own right as the current Women’s Undisputed Flyweight world champion. Fundora first became a world champion in October 2023 with a fifth round knockout of IBF champion Arely Mucino, and quickly went on to fully unify the Flyweight division, becoming Undisputed world champion one year later after two successful defenses of her IBF crown  by knocking out unified WBC/WBA/WBO world champion Gabriela Alaniz in seven rounds. 

Following a successful defense of her undisputed crown in April of this year with a seventh round stoppage of Marilyn Amaya, Fundora, 16-0, with 8 Knockouts entered the ring for her next title defense on September 20th at the Fantasy Springs Resort and Casino in Indio, CA. Originally, Fundora was to defend against South American Flyweight champion Ayelen Granadino of Argentina, but she was denied entry into the United States for the bout due to undisclosed reasons.  In stepped current North American Boxing Federation Flyweight champion Alexas Kubicki from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on short notice and the fight went on as scheduled. 

A recurring theme of not only Gabriela Fundora's fights, but also those of her brother's is that both are blessed with height and reach advantages that give them an advantage for the weight classes they are in over most of their opposition. In this case, Fundora used her 5’9 frame to keep Kubicki, who entered the bout with a record of 13-1, with 2 Knockouts, on the outside where Kubicki simply could not avoid Fundora’s frequent straight left, right hook combinations from the southpaw stance. Whenever Kubicki was able to close the distance and get on the inside of Fundora's reach, she was ineffective as the champion was able to tie her up in a clinch before she could get any significant offense off.

Despite being very “Game” and stepping into a world championship bout on short notice, Kubicki simply had no answers or head movement to be able to avoid Fundora's offense as the combat became increasingly one-sided as the bout went on. Seeing the effects of the punishment she was sustaining over most of the fight, Referee Ray Corona mercifully stopped the bout at :43 of the seventh round. Although Kubicki was not knocked down, the stoppage was appropriate. No one can take anything away from Alexas Kubicki and the heart she showed in this fight. All too often, however, fighters tend to be too brave for their own good and if a fighter's corner is not proactive in not only seeing the signs that their charge is out gunned, but also recognizing that they are taking too much punishment with no answer to turn things around, it is the referee's responsibility to protect the fighter from themselves.

With her latest title defense behind her, the obvious question is what's next for Gabriela Fundora? Outside of a possible fight against Ayelen Granadino, who was supposed to challenge her in this fight, assuming Granadino can either resolve her visa issues to gain entry into the United States or potentially have the bout staged at another location outside of the U.S., this observer believes the now 17-0, with 9 Knockouts Fundora should consider moving up to either the 115lb. Jr. Bantamweight or 118lb. Bantamweight divisions to seek to unify a second division as many female fighters past and present have done in moving up and down in weight based largely on what opportunities might be available both in terms of financially as well as for world championships.  Fundora is only twenty-three years of age and it did not take her long to essentially clean out the 112lb. Flyweight division. Based on her natural advantages physically as well as her skillset, it is hard to envision her being challenged at this point in the Flyweight division, but her status as not only an undisputed world champion, but also one of the sport’s rising stars will likely open opportunities for her as she moves up in weight. 

As has been the case with many great fighters both male and female, this may only be chapter one of what has all the potential of a great career. It may not be long where like Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor before her, Gabriela Fundora, is viewed as a cornerstone of Women’s Boxing. 

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