David Flower
Dailysports's expert
Sebastian Fundora
Chordale Booker
On Sunday in Las Vegas, a title fight in the junior middleweight division will take place where reigning WBC and WBO champion Sebastian Fundora will step into the ring against challenger Chordale Booker. We offer a bet on this fight with a good odds.
Fight Preview
The American giant continues to solidify his position in the junior middleweight class, holding the WBC and WBO titles. After a surprising defeat to Brian Mendoza in April 2023, it seemed his career might decline, but Fundora made a spectacular comeback with a sensational split decision victory over Tim Tszyu, reclaiming the championship belts.
Fundora is a unique phenomenon in this weight class. Standing nearly two meters tall, he significantly outmatches most opponents in terms of reach, making his style extremely awkward. His jab is a key tool that allows him to control the distance, while his smart close-range defense compensates for potential weaknesses. Endurance, high punching accuracy, and a good ring sense are his main strengths.
Booker is gradually paving his way into the elite of the junior middleweight, ranking in the top 15 in two prestigious versions. He holds the fifth position in the WBO rankings, while in the WBC rankings, he is at 13th place. Booker boasts an impressive six-fight winning streak, but the level of his opposition raises questions. In 2023, he confidently dismantled Greg Vendetti by unanimous decision, then stopped Brian Chavez by technical knockout.
However, Booker has yet to face opponents of Fundora's caliber, making this fight a true test of his professional capabilities. Compared to the division's top fighters, Chordale does not seem as outstanding. He is a solid boxer, but without the clear trump cards that could pose serious problems for Fundora.
Prediction
On paper, this fight looks one-sided. Fundora not only has a significant physical advantage but also a much higher level of opposition experience. Booker has yet to prove he can compete with the division's top fighters. Fundora is likely to win convincingly—either by a stoppage in the second half of the fight or by a wide margin on points.
