Sebastian Fundora is in a tight spot. He faces a tough choice as he continues to mull over his options and considers how he could keep all his gold straps. The American champion wants to meet Errol Spence Jr. in the middle of the ring but he might have to sacrifice one of his titles. How is that happening?

Fundora, 26, is coming off a splendid win against Tim Tszyu this March, making him the WBC-WBO champion. Interestingly, his crowning coincided with Terence Crawford relinquishing his titles and moving up to the same division, as he leveraged his super title tag by WBO to jump the line. The current situation is that ‘Bud’ is the WBO mandatory but he has decided to step aside and allow Fundora, at 21-1-1, to have his dream fight. But there is a catch still. Per WBO, ‘The Towering Inferno’ can only stage his voluntary defense against a fighter from active top-15 fighters in the WBO rankings.

And Spence Jr., 34, doesn’t have a slot currently in the rankings. Therefore, effectively pulling the plug on their highly touted match. Unless the WBC allows it and Fundora drops the WBO crown. It’s a trade-off that he must choose.

WBO’s attorney, Gustavo Olivieri, told BoxingScene, “Fundora must comply with WBO rules and fight an active, world-rated contender. Simple as that.” It all boils down to whether the West Palm Beach native wants to keep hold of his titles or chase the huge money bag he might get by fighting with Spence Jr. Nevertheless, it seems the details have already been chalked out and a showdown might happen early next year.

Errol Spence Jr. eyes a homecoming against Sebastian Fundora

ESPN’s Mike Coppinger shared the details of the rumored Fundora vs. Spence Jr. fight. He revealed the fight would happen in early 2025 and a win for Fundora would help stage the Crawford fight later on. What’s more? Speculations suggest a trip to Texas for Fundora vs. Spence Jr. with the WBC title on the line, as the WBO wouldn’t sanction it. Interestingly, Spence Jr., at 28-1, is the current #1 in the light middleweight rankings. So, getting the WBC’s sanction for the fight shouldn’t be an issue.

However, all this fiasco only benefits Crawford, at 41-0, as he might end up collecting the WBO title without fighting. That’s not it. He might then be only 2 fights away from becoming the undisputed champion in a third division. But will that happen? Only time will tell and it all hinges on Fundora.

What do you make of this conundrum that Sebastian Fundora himself finds in? Who do you think he should fight next? Let us know in the comments below.