Sebastian Fundora, a unified WBC and WBO Super Welterweight World Champion, will take on Chordale Booker in his first titles defense on March 23, 00:00 GMT, at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Nevada. This WBC World Super Welterweight Championship 12 rounds bout between the underdog and a dominant fighter in the division will be electrifying, making it a must watch.
Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora: Stats and Form
Coming to this fight with a record of 21 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw, 13 of those wins being by way of knockout, Sebastian Fundora is one of the great talents in the division. His 62% knockout percentage indicates the power of his punches.
After defeating Tim Tszyu on March 30, 2024, in an absolute bloodbath fight, Fundora became the unified WBC/WBO super welterweight world champion. Before that, he defeated Brian Mendoza on April 8, 2023, by KO in the 7th round in their WBC Interim World Light Middleweight championship fight. Exactly six months earlier, he won by unanimous decision in the 12 round contest against Carlos Ocampo. The Towering Inferno crushed Erickson Lubin on April 9, 2022, by TKO in the 9th round. His 5th victory was on December 5, 2021, when he defeated Sergio Garcia by UD in a 12 round bout.
Chordale “The Gift” Booker: Stats and Form
With a record of 23-1, and with 11 coming by way of knockout, Chordale Booker is ranked thirteenth by the WBC, and fifth by the WBO in the 154lb division. After registering his only loss against Austin Williams on April, 2022, Booker returned to winning ways and he is currently in a 6-fight winning streak.
It was at Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, were he registered 5 of his latest 6 wins; defeating Brian Damian Chaves on June 24, 2024, when Greg Vendetti on was had the same fate on February the same year. Prior to that, Chordale “The Gift” Booker defeated Angel Hernandez, Daniel Aduku, and Nicolas Hernandez at Mohegan Sun Casino between January and August 2023. Then followed his TKO victory against Julio de Jesus Rodriguez on October, 2023.
Fundora vs Booker Prediction
There are some interesting similarities between these 2 fighters; both are southpaw and debuted in the same year, 2016. However, the belts defender has fought 128 professional rounds, 13 more rounds compared to the challenger. Moreover, Sebastian Fundora has a height advantage of 22.86 cm and a 25.4 cm reach advantage over Chordale Booker.
Though Fundora is a clear favorite to win this match, Booker is capable of taking this fight all the way to the 12th round. That being said, we advise you to bet on Over 9.5 bet at @1.93. To get the best out of this professional tip, register on Game2Bet right now!
