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Fundora Retains WBC Super Welterweight Title with Buzzer-Beating KO
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The Fight Overview
On Saturday night in October 2026, Sebastian Fundora defended his World Boxing Council (WBC) super welterweight championship against mandatory challenger Ermal Hadribeaj at The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas. Fundora, a 6-ft-5-in southpaw from Coachella, California, stopped Hadribeaj with a left hand at the 2:59-minute mark of the 12th round, just before the final bell. The knockout secured Fundora’s fourth successful title defense and handed the Albanian opponent his first professional loss.
Background & Context
Fundora captured the WBC (and WBO) titles in March 2024 by defeating Tim Tszyu and has since defended the belt against Chordale Booker, Tszyu (in a rematch) and Keith Thurman. Entering the Hadribeaj bout, he was 25-1-1 with 17 knockouts and on a five-fight winning streak following a loss to Brian Mendoza in April 2023. Hadribeaj, an Albanian fighter based in Miami, earned his mandatory shot by outpointing Bakary Samake earlier in the year.
Data & Statistics
- Fundora’s record: 25-1-1 (17 KOs).
- Hadribeaj’s record: 23-1-1 (8 KOs).
- Knockout time: 2 minutes 59 seconds of the 12th round.
- Point deductions: Hadribeaj penalized for holding in rounds 3 and 11.
- Height/reach advantage: Fundora 6-ft-5 in (1.98 m) versus Hadribeaj 5-ft-10 in.
Official Statements & Responses
Crawford also expressed doubt that Fundora could defeat Jaron “Boots” Ennis should the latter win a pending matchup with Josh Kelly.
Why It Matters / Impact
Fundora’s knockout positions him for a high-profile unification fight against the winner of the anticipated Jaron Ennis vs. Josh Kelly bout, expected in early 2027. A victory in that matchup would crown an undisputed super welterweight champion, a status that has eluded the division since the early 2020s.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We pulled this off because we had great preparation,” — Armando Resendiz
- “It was a fight that took everything I had from beginning to end,” — Jaime Osuna