Fundora–Thurman Title Fight Rescheduled for Early 2026
The anticipated clash between Sebastian Fundora and Keith Thurman for the interim WBC super welterweight title has been postponed to early 2026, following Fundora’s hand injury that forced the cancellation of their original April 20th bout. the rescheduled fight will now take place on the undercard of a boxing legend’s return, though the specific fighter has not yet been disclosed.
This delay marks another chapter in Thurman’s quest to reclaim a world title, his first attempt since losing to Manny Pacquiao in 2019.Fundora’s injury prevents Thurman from fighting twice in a single year for the first time since 2019, a milestone that would have been achieved had the original date held. The postponement also intensifies the existing animosity between the two fighters as they await their rescheduled showdown.
Thurman has remained active despite the delay, securing a decision victory over Tim Tszyu in February 2022 and a third-round TKO of brock Jarvis in March. Fundora, currently undefeated, last fought in April 2023, defeating Carlos Ocampo by unanimous decision. The winner of the Fundora-Thurman fight will be positioned as a mandatory challenger for the full WBC super welterweight title.
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