Fundora Thurman Press Conference

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WBC Super Welterweight World Champion Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora of Coachella, California and former unified world champion Keith “One Time” Thurman of Clearwater, Florida met and faced off at a kickoff press conference in Los Angeles to announce their upcoming fight taking place Saturday, March 28 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas live on Prime Video.

SEBASTIAN FUNDORA

“We had this fight scheduled for October before the hand injury, but we’re healthy and ready to do it now. We’re gonna go in there and do what we always do. I’m gonna retain this title and remain world champion.

“We’re feeling great. This is a fight that people wanted to see and we’re happy to provide. The injury was just one of those things that happen. We just had to wait for it to heal.

“The more time to prepare the better. We’re ready to go and deliver a great night for the Fundora team on March 28.

“Right now it’s all just talk. He’s an experienced fighter, and anything can happen in boxing, but we train to be prepared for anything. When you do that, things will come out your way.

“A win would be another great highlight of my career. It would show that we’re moving in the right direction and taking the right steps.

“We live and we learn from our mistakes. We’ll be there on March 28 to show you what we’re all about.

“I think everybody underestimates me. That’s part of the game. Whatever they say, you just have to go out there and show everyone what you’re made of.

“This is my third time fighting at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and this time we’re headlining and I’m really grateful for the opportunity. I have to take advantage of it.”

KEITH THURMAN

“I already see the mistakes that he’s unfortunately gonna be making on March 28. Boxing isn’t about the talk though, it’s about delivering in the ring. Fundora is a man of few words, but many punches. And because of that, you can guarantee that this pay-per-view is a can’t-miss.

“Beating me would be the greatest accomplishment of your career Fundora, don’t lie to yourself…You have been hit and not gotten off the canvas. I’m happy to make you experience it again.

“I’m looking forward to boxing hard and putting on a great performance to get that belt right there.

“To me, the real great champions are the type of champions who stumble, only to rise up again. That’s what I’m trying to do right here right now.

“I’m already a stamped Hall of Famer for what I accomplished at welterweight. But what I love about this fight is that there are only so many fighters from my generation who are still here today. There is a plethora of young fighters that have taken over, including Sebastian Fundora. I believe in my skills and my talent. Say I’m the gatekeeper, but I’m the final boss.

“Sparring is gonna be really solid for this fight. I was starting to get used to the height and reach discrepancy last camp and now I’m just activating that muscle memory for this camp. This was my first time sparring guys that tall, so having this extra time makes me feel more confident.

“My original coach Ben Getty used to say: ‘you do your homework, you pass the test.’ Now that we’ve had more time to study, I plan on passing with flying colors.

“I’m so grateful to be back in the ring. I wanted this dream to come true last year, but sometimes patience is a virtue. We’ve got one thing on our mind this whole camp, and that’s timber!”