WBC/WBO junior middleweight champion Sebastian Fundora says he’s on a “totally different path” now than Terence Crawford, however he’d prefer to battle him sooner or later. Crawford talked about eager to battle Fundora subsequent if he can’t get the match in opposition to Canelo Alvarez, which doesn’t seem he’ll.
Fundora Stays Tight-Lipped on Spence Struggle
Fundora is predicted to defend in opposition to Errol Spence in November or December later this yr. Spence is coming off a knockout, but it surely doesn’t matter if you’re as fashionable as him.
It’s questionable whether or not Fundora (21-1-1, 13 KOs) will battle Crawford sooner or later as a result of he’s with PC, and they may not be wanting to make that battle after what occurred to Errol Spence final yr. If the cash is loopy, Fundora would take it.
“I’m able to battle each time they provide me the date. They’ll announce it to you guys. You’ll see me again in there,” mentioned Sebastian Fundora to Fighthype when requested when he’ll be preventing subsequent.
Fundora clearly is aware of he’ll be preventing Spence subsequent, however he doubtless was advised to not say something. He doesn’t wish to bounce the gun earlier than the match is official.
Youth and Measurement Benefit for Fundora
“I didn’t watch it. I wasn’t fearful about it,” mentioned Fundora when requested if he noticed Terence Crawford’s title-winning battle final Saturday evening in opposition to WBA junior middleweight champion Israil Madrimov.
So long as His Excellency Turki Alalshikh is working with Crawford, he’s one of many prime fighters at 154, and he can be interested by preventing as a result of the chance is value it financially.
He’s additionally getting outdated, and he didn’t look spectacular in his debut at 154 final weekend in opposition to WBA champion Israil Madrimov. The 26-year-old Fundora’s youth and 6’6″ top can be an issue for Crawford in the event that they battle subsequent yr.
“If I get that battle, I’ll adore it, however proper now, we have now a special path,” mentioned Fundora a few battle in opposition to Crawford. “I’ll announce it for you guys. All people desires to announce it. They know the data earlier than me. I’m not even going to say something anymore.”
Fundora could make good cash preventing Spence twice after which a rematch with Tim Tszyu. He doesn’t must battle Crawford but. He can save that one till the top if he’s nonetheless holding onto the WBC and WBO titles. Crawford can be a little bit older when Fundora is able to battle him, which might work in his favor.
“I anticipated Terence to win. He’s an excellent fighter. World class. Madrimov is nice, too. I’m certain he’ll be world champion once more,” mentioned Fundora. “I didn’t watch it, however I’m certain it was thrilling. Our division is thrilling proper now. We’ve bought these guys [Serhii Bohachuk vs. Vegil Ortiz Jr.] preventing this weekend for the [WBC junior middleweight] interim title. It’s good. I’m wanting ahead to it.”
Crawford nearly didn’t win the Madrimov battle, which might have messed issues up for many individuals, particularly Turki, who was actually on him and needed to place him within the greatest fights.
“We’ve the opponent’s identify proper now, however I can’t say his identify proper now. I’m down for whoever,” mentioned Fundora.
