WBC super-welterweight champion Sebastian Fundora is ready to defend his place at the top of the 154-pound division against former unified champion Keith Thurman.
Fundora and Thurman meet on Saturday, March 28, at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The championship showdown headlines a PBC pay-per-view event available through Prime Video and pits the division’s tallest champion against one of the most accomplished American fighters of his generation.
Fundora enters with youth, size and the momentum created by major victories over Tim Tszyu. Thurman brings speed, power and years of world-championship experience at welterweight. For the champion, this is an opportunity to add the biggest name yet to his résumé. For the challenger, it is a chance to become a world champion in a second division.
Sebastian Fundora vs. Keith Thurman: Fight details
- Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
- Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Free prelims start: 5:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. PT
- Prime Video PPV starts: 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT
- Estimated main-event ring walks: Approximately 11:00 p.m. ET / 8:00 p.m. PT
- Championship: Fundora’s WBC super-welterweight world title
- Live stream: PBC Pay-Per-View on Prime Video
- U.S. PPV price: $74.99
- Prime membership required: No
Ring-walk times are estimates and can change depending on the length of the undercard bouts. Viewers should purchase the event and open the stream before the expected main event.
Sebastian Fundora brings unique problems to every opponent
Sebastian Fundora enters the fight with a 23-1-1 professional record and 15 knockout victories. Known as “The Towering Inferno,” the 6-foot-5½-inch southpaw possesses extraordinary height and reach for the super-welterweight division.
Fundora first captured world-title recognition by defeating Tim Tszyu in a bloody and dramatic contest. He then strengthened his reign with a stoppage of Chordale Booker before producing an even more decisive performance in his rematch with Tszyu.
His physical dimensions suggest that Fundora should spend every round boxing from long range, but the champion frequently prefers to fight at close quarters. He uses short uppercuts, hooks and a high punch output to overwhelm opponents inside. That willingness to exchange makes him exciting, although it can also create opportunities for shorter fighters.
Against Thurman, Fundora must decide when to use his reach and when to apply pressure. The challenger remains dangerous while moving and can counter opponents who reach with their punches. A disciplined jab could help Fundora control the early rounds before he increases the pace.
A successful defense would further establish Fundora as the leading fighter at 154 pounds and prove that his unusual style works against opponents with elite championship experience.
Keith Thurman climbs toward another world championship
Keith Thurman enters with a 31-1 record and 23 knockouts. “One Time” previously unified the WBA and WBC welterweight championships, earning major victories over Shawn Porter, Danny Garcia and Robert Guerrero.
Thurman’s only professional defeat came by narrow split decision against Manny Pacquiao. Injuries and extended periods outside the ring slowed his career after that fight, but his return victory over Brock Jarvis showed that the former champion still carries speed and finishing power.
Moving to super welterweight presents both an opportunity and a challenge. Thurman will not need to make the welterweight limit, but he must prove that his power can command the respect of a naturally larger champion.
Thurman is at his best when using lateral movement, changing the rhythm of his attacks and exploding with counters from unexpected angles. Fundora offers a large target, but the champion’s reach and southpaw stance can make entering range dangerous.
The challenger may look to attack Fundora’s body before bringing punches upstairs. He cannot remain directly in front of the champion for extended periods, especially once Fundora begins throwing combinations. If Thurman can control the pace and force Fundora to reset, he can turn the fight into a technical battle rather than a test of volume.
Why Fundora vs. Thurman is a compelling style clash
The main event combines one of boxing’s most unusual champions with an experienced former titleholder attempting to reach the summit in another division.
Fundora is nearly seven inches taller and thrives during extended exchanges. Thurman is the faster-moving veteran who wants to create angles, land clean counters and escape before the champion can answer. The contrast makes control of distance especially important.
Fans should watch three key factors:
- Fundora’s jab and reach: Will the champion use his physical advantages or allow Thurman to enter punching range?
- Thurman’s movement and body attack: Can the challenger slow Fundora’s output and prevent him from taking over at close range?
- Activity over 12 rounds: Fundora has been far more active in recent years, while Thurman must show that timing and conditioning remain sharp at championship pace.
The fight could change character several times. Thurman may have success with speed and movement early, but Fundora’s pressure becomes increasingly difficult to manage as rounds accumulate.
Tellez vs. Mendoza leads the supporting card
Rising Cuban super-welterweight Yoenis Tellez faces former interim champion Brian Mendoza in the featured supporting bout. Tellez has built a reputation through sharp combinations and knockout power, while Mendoza brings experience against some of the division’s most dangerous names—including Fundora himself.
The card also features unbeaten Cuban middleweight Yoenli Hernandez against U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha. Hernandez is one of the division’s fastest-rising prospects, but Gausha’s technical experience makes this a significant step up in competition.
Unbeaten heavyweight Gurgen Hovhannisyan meets Cesar Navarro in another important contest. Hovhannisyan brings size and power as he attempts to continue his rise, while Navarro has the opportunity to disrupt that momentum on a major pay-per-view stage.
Free preliminary bouts begin on Prime Video and PBC’s digital platforms at 5:30 p.m. ET, giving viewers additional action before the PPV broadcast starts.
How to watch Fundora vs. Thurman on Prime Video
Fundora vs. Thurman will stream in the United States through PBC Pay-Per-View on Prime Video. The listed U.S. price is $74.99.
A paid Amazon Prime membership is not required to purchase the event. Viewers need an Amazon account and a compatible payment method, then can find the fight by searching for “Fundora vs. Thurman” within Prime Video.
After purchasing, open Prime Video on a compatible smart TV, phone, tablet, computer, streaming media player or game console and select the event from your purchases or live sports area.
The PPV broadcast starts at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT. Free preliminary coverage begins earlier at 5:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. PT.
Prices, availability and supported devices can vary by location. Check Prime Video in your region for the current purchase terms before fight night.
Don’t miss Fundora vs. Thurman from Las Vegas
Sebastian Fundora has the title, the physical advantages and the momentum of a champion entering his prime. Keith Thurman has the experience, movement and ambition to add another division to his championship legacy.
Fundora wants to prove that 154 pounds belongs to “The Towering Inferno.” Thurman plans to climb the tallest challenge of his career and remind boxing fans why they once called him “One Time.”
Watch Sebastian Fundora vs. Keith Thurman live on Prime Video PPV on Saturday, March 28. The pay-per-view begins at 8:00 p.m. ET, with the WBC title-fight ring walks expected at approximately 11:00 p.m. ET.
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