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Well, it is better late than never, right? Well, for the unified super welterweight champion Sebastian Fundora, it certainly is. The 27-year-old won his titles in March last year. Since then, it has been nothing but a waiting game for him. Even after having two major titles in his possession, the matchmaking has been anything but a walk in the park as likely fights against Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. never materialized.
However, after extensive searching, Fundora is ready to enter the squared circle again after 366 days against Connecticut’s Chordale Booker. Booker has been on his own hot streak, winning his last 6-bouts and a career record of 23-1. Despite all the setbacks in securing his dream fights, Sebastian Fundora’s hunger and ambition are still intact. On the other hand, it is a massive opportunity for Booker to leave his mark. Given the significance of this event for the fighters, their teams, and the fans, let’s take a closer look at some key details about the PBC-Amazon Prime Video event.
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What time will the Sebastian Fundora vs. Chordale Booker fight start? Date and venue
Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas, known as ‘The House,’ home to the Las Vegas Aces of the Women’s National Basketball Association will host this fight on March 22. Formerly known as Mandalay Bay Events Center, the arena opened in 1999 and can now accommodate up to 12,000 spectators. Legends like Manny Pacquiao, Bernard Hopkins, and Antonio Tarver have all fought in the arena before. For Sebastian Fundora and Chordale Booker, the March 22 bout will mark their first bout at the Michelob Ultra Arena.
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According to Mandalay Bay’s official website, the arena’s door will open at 1:45 PM EST and the first bout will start around 2:00 pm local time (which will be 2:00 pm PT, 5:00 pm EST and 9:00 pm GMT). We can expect the main event ring walks to start around 5 p.m. PST local (which will be 8 p.m. EST). However, it’s important to note that the timing of the main event could vary based on the outcomes and duration of the undercard fights.
Both Fundora and Booker have a pretty similar professional record with only one loss. While The Gift has been steamrolling his opponents since his first loss back in 2022, Fundora’s loss is rather recent. However, The Towering Inferno bounced back in his next fight immediately against Tim Tszyu to clinch the unified title.
So, despite the consensus that it will be a one-sided bout, fans can expect an intense fight. Even Fundora is not looking past Booker and has been training for this fight for three months now. There is also a sense of urgency in the 27-year-old’s camp to get back in winning ways, as he has not stepped inside the ring for a year now. Furthermore, the March 22 event is not a single-fight event as there are certain fights that you can look out for.
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Can Chordale Booker pull off an upset, or will Fundora dominate the super welterweight division?
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Sebastian Fundora vs. Chordale Booker undercard
The March 22 event features 11 fights, with the two co-main events being the highlight of the night. While the Fundora vs Booker is the only title fight on the whole card, there are certain interesting match-ups that will entertain the fans undoubtedly. Here’s the full undercard.
Sebastian Fundora vs Chordale Booker | For Fundora’s WBC, WBO Super Welterweight title | 12 rounds |
Jesus Ramos Jr vs Guido Emmanuel Schramm | Super welterweight bout | 10 rounds |
Elijah Garcia vs Terrell Gausha | Middleweight bout | 10 rounds |
Freudis Rojas vs Maurice Lee | Welterweight bout | 8 rounds |
Alberto Mora Garcia vs Viktor Slavinskyi | Super featherweight bout | 8 rounds |
Jursly Vargas vs Uhlices Avelino-Reyes | Lightweight bout | 6 rounds |
Alexis De la Cerda Landin vs Sharone Carter | Super bantamweight bout | 6 rounds |
Joseph Brown vs Ezequiel Duran | Super welterweight bout | 6 rounds |
Roberto Gurrero vs Sean Armas | Lightweight bout | 4 rounds |
Quincey Williams vs TBA | Super welterweight bout | 6 rounds |
Brayan Gonzalez vs Justin Marquez | Super bantamweight bout | 4 rounds |
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How to watch Sebastian Fundora vs. Chordale Booker? Tickets and PPV price
Sebastian Fundora vs. Chordale Booker will be available to stream through Amazon Prime Video. The streaming services will be available in both the United States and the United Kingdom. So, fans who are unable to visit the venue need not to be disappointed. PBC officially confirmed the streaming platform via an Instagram post two days ago. Furthermore, they announced that this event will be free to access for Amazon Prime subscribers and they won’t have to pay any additional cost.
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However, things are different if you are going to watch it live. According to Viagogo, tickets for the fights will start at $54.89 for the most affordable options. On the other hand, the most premium seating is available at around $442.83. These choices provide fans with a range of choices depending on their budget.
That said, despite the fight night looking rather underwhelming on the paper, it promises an exciting night for the fans. Moreover, watching Sebastian Fundora in action after almost a year is certainly something that fans would look forward to seeing. A win here would definitely put him at the top of the 154 division. On the other hand, an upset by Chordale Booker can completely change the hierarchy of this division. Do you think an upset is possible or will it be a one-sided bout for the unified champion? Let us know your thoughts down below.
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Can Chordale Booker pull off an upset, or will Fundora dominate the super welterweight division?