Sebastian Fundora’s exciting victory over Tim Tszyu to claim the WBO and WBC super welterweight titles has attracted the attention of boxing fans worldwide, as well as some big names in the sport. Just after the fight, former world champion Errol Spence entered the ring to challenge Fundora. However, the WBO has mandated that Fundora defend the title against Terence Crawford next.
The WBO’s decision to mandate the fight with Crawford was made clear in a statement from the WBO championship committee chairman Luis Batista-Salas. The committee granted approval for the Fundora-Tszyu fight on the condition that the winner would face Crawford next as the mandatory challenger within 180 days. This move adds more intrigue to the super welterweight division and sets up a potentially exciting showdown between Fundora and Crawford.
Errol Spence, who initially challenged Fundora after his win, seemed unaware of the WBO’s ruling. Crawford took to social media to remind Spence of the mandatory fight, adding another layer of drama to the potential matchups in the division. With Fundora expressing his desire to face Crawford, it seems likely that this fight will take place in the near future, setting the stage for an epic clash between two talented fighters.
From a legacy and financial standpoint, a matchup between Fundora and Crawford makes the most sense. Crawford is widely regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world and remains undefeated in his career. While Fundora may have chased a fight with Canelo Alvarez, the Mexican legend has other plans, paving the way for a possible showdown between Fundora and Crawford, which promises to be a thrilling encounter for boxing fans.
As negotiations for the mandatory title defense begin, the boxing world eagerly anticipates an announcement for the highly anticipated fight between Fundora and Crawford. With the WBO’s ruling in place, it seems likely that the two fighters will meet in the ring in the near future, providing fans with a spectacle that could reshape the landscape of the super welterweight division. Stay tuned as the drama unfolds and the stage is set for an epic showdown between two of the sport’s biggest stars.
