Fundora Dethrones Tszyu in Dominant Title Defense; Pacquiao and Russell Jr. Also Shine on Electrifying Card
In a stunning display of skill and power, Sebastian Fundora reclaimed the WBC super welterweight championship, forcing a corner’s stoppage against Tim Tszyu in the seventh round. Fundora showcased a masterful boxing performance, utilizing varied punching and exquisite shot selection to out-box the previously undefeated Tszyu.
The electric fight card also featured the triumphant return of Gary Russell Jr., who, despite his 37 years, proved he still possesses some of the fastest hands in boxing. Russell Jr. delivered a commanding performance, stopping Hugo Castaneda in the tenth round.
The event, headlined by a highly anticipated bout between Manny Pacquiao and Mario Barrios, delivered a night of memorable boxing action. Pacquiao and Barrios fought to a majority draw, with scorecards reading 115-113 for Barrios, and 114-114, 114-114 for a stalemate.
Main Card Results
WBC Super Welterweight Championship: Sebastian fundora def. Tim Tszyu via 7th-round TKO
WBC Welterweight Championship: Mario Barrios vs. Manny Pacquiao ruled majority draw (115-113 Barrios,114-114,114-114)
Super Lightweight: Isaac Cruz def. Omar Salcido Gamez by unanimous decision (100-88,99-89,99-89)
Featherweight: Brandon Figueroa def. Joet Gonzalez by unanimous decision (115-113, 116-112, 116-112)
Lightweight: Gary Russell Jr.def. Hugo Castaneda by 10th-round TKO
Super Bantamweight: David Picasso def. Kyonosuke Kameda by majority decision (98-92, 98-92, 95-95)
Super Featherweight: Mark Magsayo def. Jorge Mata Cuellar by unanimous decision (100-90, 100-90, 98-92)
Welterweight: Abel Ramos vs. Jose Luis Sanchez
Middleweight: Eumir Felix Marcial def. Bernard Joseph by 3rd-round TKO
Super Lightweight: Jursly Vargas vs. Sergio Aldana
Super Welterweight: Joseph Brown vs. Aaron Watson