Sebastian Fundora: Victory Over Keith Thurman Will Propel Me to "Superstar Level"

On March 28th, Sebastian Fundora will defend his WBC super welterweight title against former welterweight world champion Keith "One Time" Thurman. Fundora believes that the fight's rescheduling due to an injury turned out to be a blessing. He noted that injuries are common in sports, and he had ample time to recover, while the opponent remained the same, so it wasn't a major issue for him.

For "The Towering Inferno," this will be his first time headlining the main event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, although it marks his third appearance there. Fundora views this moment as a significant milestone in his career – leading a pay-per-view show against a renowned opponent. He reiterated that he wasn't concerned about the postponement, as "injuries happen," and he didn't want it to affect his psychological state.

Sebastian Fundora: Block Out the Noise, Remain Champion, and Become a Star After Defeating Keith Thurman

Fundora is a calm and reserved individual, in contrast to the more public and vocal Keith Thurman, who is known for his verbal theatrics.

As the reigning champion, Fundora, with his understated demeanor, commented on Thurman's verbal aggression. He stated that Keith Thurman has always been known as a "talker" who can back up his words with actions, and while it's good promotion for the fight, it's also simply part of his personality. Fundora declared that it doesn't bother him.

He perceives Thurman as just another fighter, although he admits he was a fan and considers him a future Hall of Famer. However, for Fundora, all that is just "noise." His goal is to remain a champion.

Acknowledging that Thurman was someone he watched growing up and now faces in the ring, Fundora sees this as a moment of maturation in his career, where he defeats strong opponents and asserts his will.

When asked about his career progression and ascending to the next level, Fundora expressed confidence that this particular fight, and specifically how they execute and win it, will elevate him to a "star, superstar level" in boxing. He explained that there's a championship level, which is the pinnacle for many, but then there's the superstar level where "everyone wants to see you, everyone wants to come to your fight." Fundora believes this bout will truly show where he stands.