The much-anticipated Junior Middleweight title fight between WBC champion Sebastian Fundora and former welterweight champion Keith Thurman was set for October 25 in Las Vegas. However, it has been postponed after Fundora suffered a hand injury during sparring, according to Premier Boxing Champions (PBC).
The postponement will put Fundora on the sidelines until January 2026, pushing back the whole show along with the O’Shaquie Foster vs. Stephen Fulton undercard. Ticket purchasers will be refunded their money in entirety, and a new fight date is expected soon.
Fight Night on Hold: Fundora vs. Thurman Postponed in Junior Middleweight
The much-hyped Junior Middleweight championship between Sebastian Fundora and Keith Thurman that was expected to take place on October 25 in Las Vegas has been rescheduled after Fundora sustained a hand injury in his sparring sessions. This has been a huge blow to Junior Middleweight boxing lovers who anticipated watching the fight as one of the most exciting bouts of the year.
Sebastian Fundora suffered a hand injury and his junior middleweight title defense vs. Keith Thurman on Oct. 25 in Las Vegas has been postponed, sources tell @MikeCoppinger.
The main event along with the O’Shaquie Foster-Stephen Fulton title fight will be rescheduled. pic.twitter.com/fk2aUTiXWl
— Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) October 10, 2025
Fundora has developed a reputation for aggressive style and towering reach that made him one of the most exciting fighters in the division, and he is also referred to as The Towering Inferno.
Fundora’s manager, Sampson Lewkowicz, confirmed that the champion will now be sidelined until January 2026. This delay not only impacts Fundora’s plans but also the entire event, including the undercard bouts featuring fighters like O’Shaquie Foster and Stephen Fulton. Ticket purchasers will be refunded their money in entirety, yet the announcement creates a huge vacuum in the Junior Middleweight schedule.
In the case of Fundora, the injury could not have come at a more inconvenient time. This year was a good year in which he was on a good streak, beating Chordale Booker and Tim Tszyu, among others. A win over Thurman would have solidified his standing among the elite of Junior Middleweight boxing.
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Thurman, two-time welterweight champion, has also been seeking some form of consistency in the ring. Their next fight is yet to be announced. The delay acts as a reminder of the unpredictability of the sport, especially in the highest ranks of the middleweight division.
Pankaj Kapoor’s Take
As a boxing fan, it is always tough to see a big fight postponed, especially one with so much excitement surrounding it. The pace of Fundora, combined with the hunger Thurman felt to regain his spot in the world, made this a highly discussed fight of the season. The abrupt delay is a big blow to all who enjoy seeing professional, high-end boxing.
But then injuries are a part of the gam, and the safety of the fighters should always be a priority. Fundora has won the time to be in full blast before returning to the ring. In the meantime, fans can turn to other fights that lie ahead, but not to abandon this match.
By the time Fundora and Thurman meet in reality, the hype and the build-up will make the event even more memorable among all the Junior Middleweight fans worldwide.
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