SEBASTIAN Fundora defends his WBC and WBO super-welterweight titles against Chordale Booker in the Michelob Ultra Arena, Las Vegas, on March 22. The winner will have an eye on further unifications to pull the 154-pound division together as one.
Tall, rangy and energetic, Fundora has solidified his place as a serious champion and threat rather than the beanpole sideshow some unfairly painted him as early in his career.
Stamford’s Booker has only lost once, by stoppage to ‘Ammo’ Williams in 2022 and is on a good run of form. Let’s see who else will join them on this Saturday’s PBC offering.
Elijah Garcia vs. Terrell Gausha
This is a big return for young Garcia, who was building his reputation as a no-nonsense puncher before running into wily Kyrone Davis last summer. Gausha pushed Carlos Adames close in some people’s eyes last time out and has the wily skills and punch power to give Elijah similar fits to Davis.
Jesus Ramos vs. Guido Emmanuel Schramm
Remaining one of the sport’s most promising prospects/contenders, Ramos has bounced back well from a controversial 2023 defeat to Erickson Lubin. He should have more than enough to deal with Argentina’s Schramm, who has been involved in some exciting battles on the ShoBox scene but struggles in any sort of step-up.
Freudis Rojas vs. Maurice Lee
14-0 welterweight puncher Freudis Rojas has 11 knockouts and isn’t afraid to let the hands fly. The names haven’t quite matched up with the potential just yet. Understandable given his fledgling career. ‘Ambitious’ Lee has been on a good run since some early career setbacks. This should be tasty for as long as it lasts.
The best of the rest
Alberto Mora Garcia of Mexico is 12-0 and looking to move up the super-featherweight rankings. The 26-year-old puncher faces California-based Ukrainian Viktor Slavinskyi, who was stopped for the first time in his career (three losses, one draw) last July and has hit gatekeeper status.
Lightweights Jursly Vargas and Justin Cardona appear alongside Alexis De La Cerda Landin, Joseph Brown, Quincey Williams, Brayan Gonzalez and Robert Guerrero (not that one).
