Gabriela Fundora and her brother have captured the attention of the boxing world as the first brother and sister to simultaneously hold world titles. Their close bond and mutual support have been instrumental in their respective successes. Both siblings train together and have become synonymous with the rise of a new boxing dynasty.
The Fundora siblings will be honored at the International Boxing Hall of Fame 2024 Induction Weekend in June.
A look into Gabriela Fundora's brother
Sebastian Fundora, Gabriela Fundora’s brother, is a rising star in the world of boxing. Known for his towering height and impressive reach, he has quickly made a name for himself in the sport. While Gabriela is making waves in the flyweight division, Sebastian is a force to be reckoned with in the light middleweight category.
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The junior middleweight titleholder, a native of Florida, stands tall at 6 feet 5.5 inches with an equally imposing reach of 80 inches. This physical advantage, combined with his raw talent, has earned him the nickname 'The Towering Inferno.' The southpaw boxer turned pro in 2016 and has compiled an impressive record of 20 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw, with 13 knockouts.
Fundora’s journey to the top has been marked by impressive victories over undefeated opponents like Donnie Marshall, Hector Manuel Zepeda, and Daniel Lewis. However, he faced a setback when he lost the WBC interim light middleweight title to Brian Mendoza in April 2023.
Despite this loss, he remains a top contender in the division, currently ranked as the third-best active light middleweight by The Ring Magazine.
PBC Spokesman shows interest in a potential Errol Spence vs. Sebastian Fundora fight
A potential showdown between former welterweight kingpin Errol Spence Jr. and rising junior middleweight star Sebastian Fundora has boxing fans salivating. While no official announcement has been made, the matchup remains a tantalizing possibility for Premier Boxing Champions to land on its Prime Video pay-per-view platform.
Speaking to Kurt Emhoff on the Boxing Esq. Podcast, the Vice President of Communications at Haymon Sports and the PBC had this to say:
“That’s an intriguing fight to me, just to see how Errol comes back after that loss to [Terence] Crawford, see how he performs at 154 pounds, We’ve got to see who his trainer’s going to be and whether that trainer will tweak his style or work with the style that he already has.”[H/t: Boxing Scene]
Spence is coming off a decisive defeat against Terence Crawford, which resulted in the loss of his welterweight titles and a subsequent split with longtime trainer Derrick James. Fundora, on the other hand, is riding high after a brutal victory over Tim Tszyu, showcasing unexpected defensive skills in the process.
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