Getting to Know Sebastián Fundora, The “Towering Inferno” Who Dominates the WBC Super Welterweight Division

With a stature that defies the perimeters of his division and an aggressive fighting style that has captivated boxing fans, Sebastián Fundora has established himself as one of the most unique and exciting champions in boxing today.

At 27 years old, the American with Cuban-Mexican heritage holds the World Boxing Council (WBC) super welterweight world title, following a solid and ascending career that began in his amateur days.

Born on December 28, 1997, in West Palm Beach, Florida, Sebastian is the son of Freddy Fundora, a former Cuban boxer, and Monique Fundora, who is from Mexico. This cultural blend has not only given him great discipline and resilience but has also made him a fighter beloved by both Latin and American fans.

Before turning pro, Sebastián had a modest but formative amateur career, accumulating experience in over 50 fights. Although he wasn’t on the Olympic team, his aggressive style and his ability to use his impressive 6’6″ (1.97 meters) height to maintain distance caught the attention of coaches and promoters alike. His time in amateur boxing allowed him to refine his punching volume, physical endurance, and composure under pressure.

He made his professional debut in 2016, and since then, his trajectory has been meteoric. Sebastian faced more experienced opponents early on, and with each fight, he demonstrated that his unusual physique for the 154-pound weight class was not just a spectacle, but a strategic advantage that he used with intelligence and technique.

In 2022, he was crowned the interim WBC super welterweight champion in Las Vegas, Nevada, against Erickson Lubin. But his breakthrough came in 2024 when he was crowned the WBC super welterweight world champion against Tim Tszyu. Fundora, who has faced Tszyu twice, has successfully defended the belt, establishing himself as one of the faces of the present and future of this competitive division.

With a combination of youth, charisma, an unyielding work ethic, and a commanding stature, Sebastián Fundora is poised to be a dominant figure in world boxing and one of the most atypical yet thrilling champions of the World Boxing Council.