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Fundora vs. Thurman Fight Analysis: Size vs. Experience

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Sebastian Fundora (23-1-1, 15 KOs) faces Keith Thurman (31-1, 23 KOs) in a WBC junior middleweight title showdown Saturday at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Fundora, a 6-foot-5½ southpaw with an 80-inch reach, aims to defend his belt for the third time since a March 2024 split decision win over Tim Tszyu. Thurman, a former welterweight king returning after a five-year hiatus, relies on veteran savvy and power after a March 2025 stoppage of Brock Jarvis.

DraftKings lists Fundora as a -380 favorite, while Thurman sits at +280 underdog odds. Analysts debate whether Fundora’s height and volume jab can neutralize Thurman’s counterpunching, or if Thurman’s overhand right and ring IQ can exploit Fundora’s occasional carelessness.