Boxing News: Errol Spence Jr. to Face Sebastian Fundora in October Showdown
In a highly anticipated matchup, Errol Spence Jr. will reportedly take on WBC light-middleweight champion Sebastian Fundora in October in Dallas, Texas. This will be Spence’s first fight since his defeat against Terence Crawford in their undisputed welterweight title clash last July in Las Vegas.
Fundora, on the other hand, made headlines when he unexpectedly defeated Tim Tszyu in the same city back in March. The two-inch height difference between Spence and Fundora has added an intriguing dynamic to the upcoming bout, with Spence declaring, “It’s time to get it on. He got a pretty good height, but we’ll see. We’ll break him down like we always do.”
Potential Venue and Promoters
Promoters Premier Boxing Champions are eyeing the AT&T Stadium as the potential venue, where Spence has previously secured victories over Mikey Garcia and Yordenis Ugas. This fight will mark Spence’s first appearance in the 154-pound division after extensive speculation regarding a potential rematch clause with Crawford.
Additional Storylines
Adding to the narrative, Spence and his long-term trainer Derrick James are currently engaged in a legal dispute over a financial disagreement, leading to their separation. Meanwhile, Crawford has also chosen to move up to the light-middleweight division, and he is scheduled to challenge Israil Madrimov for the WBA title on August 3 at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. Tszyu, who suffered his first professional defeat against Fundora, will be facing Vergil Ortiz Jr. on the same card.
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