Boxing Updates: Sebastian Fundora Vs Terence Crawford To Be Made Offical Soon, WBO Prez Confirms

As per the reports, the WBO is making a move that could prove symbolic. They’re ordering a fight between Terence Crawford and newly crowned junior middleweight champion, Sebastian Fundora. The problem? Fundora’s eyes are likely set on a different kind of crown – the one atop Errol Spence Jr.‘s head, and the massive payday that comes with it. Fundora’s promoter, Sampson Lewkowicz, makes no secret of their desire to maximize their earnings.

Spence, with his impressive record and PPV drawing power, seems the clear choice. This leaves Crawford facing a potential fight with Josh Kelly, a far cry from the high-profile bout he craved. Will the WBO’s order change Fundora’s mind, or will Crawford be forced to take a lesser fight while the ‘Towering Inferno’ chases a bigger payday?

What did the WBO Prez actually say?

The World Boxing Organization (WBO) has set the wheels in motion for a potential welterweight showdown. In a social media post, WBO President Paco Valcarcel announced that they will be mandating negotiations between newly crowned junior middleweight champion Sebastian Fundora and Terence Crawford, the undisputed welterweight king.

He wrote, “Great fight in Vegas @Tim_Tszyu show again that he is one of the best 154 pounders..Congrats to Tim and @SebastianFundo1 ,tremendous @WorldBoxingOrg title bout in which Fundora received judges decision..Next week wbo will order negotiations for Fundora vs @terencecrawford.” While the WBO’s order sets a clear path forward, boxing fans will be watching closely to see which fight Fundora prioritizes.

However, many boxing aficionados believe that Fundora will experience a better monetary benefit if he plans to fight Errol Spence Jr. first and then move on to clash with Crawford. Even the Mayweather Promotions CEO falls under this category.

Leonard Ellerbe votes for Errol Spence Jr.

Promoter Sampson Lewkowicz made it abundantly clear that Errol Spence Jr., despite his recent loss to Crawford, is likely to get the winner of the Sebastian Fundora fight. Why? Because Spence is “family” with PBC boss Al Haymon, while Crawford remains a free agent. Ellerbe isn’t shy about the business side of boxing. He highlights the “bigger fight” potential of Spence against Sebastian Fundora, fueled by the lucrative PPV deals a PBC fighter brings.

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Crawford’s undeniable talent seems to take a backseat to corporate allegiances. Ellerbe said, “People don’t understand the business. Errol lost a fight. He lost to the better man that night, who is a phenomenal fighter in Terence Crawford. Many people believe he’s the best fighter in the world. But sometimes the performance is different from the business.”

So, Ellerbe genuinely believes that it won’t be that hard for Errol Spence Jr to land a fight against Sebastian Fundora. However, it might get a bit difficult for Crawford on the other hand. Do you agree with this? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section.

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