Fundora vs. Booker: PBC On Prime
Saturday, March 22, 2025 | Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas, United States | Live on Amazon Prime | Super Welterweight (12 rounds)
Introduction
In a commanding performance at the Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Sebastian “The Towering Storm” Fundora (28-1-1, 17 KOs) defended his WBC and WBO Super Welterweight titles with a fourth-round TKO victory over Chordale Booker (22-2, 10 KOs). The March 22, 2025, main event—broadcast on PBC via Amazon Prime—saw Fundora leverage his significant physical advantages and relentless pressure to overwhelm Booker, ending the fight at 2:18 of Round 4. All three judges scored the bout 30-27 in Fundora’s favor at the time of stoppage.
Fight Recap
Round-by-Round Highlights
- Round 1: Fundora established his jab early, throwing 58 attempts (5 landed) to keep Booker at range. Booker countered selectively, landing 4 power punches (28.6% accuracy), but Fundora’s volume (74 total punches thrown) set the tone.
- Round 2: Fundora escalated his attack, landing 21 total punches (11 power shots). Booker struggled to close the distance, landing just 3 power punches at 17.6% accuracy.
- Round 3: Fundora’s power punches (16 landed, 35.6% accuracy) began visibly damaging Booker. A left uppercut stunned Booker late in the round, prompting a standing count.
- Round 4: Fundora unloaded 57 power punches (17 landed), forcing Booker into survival mode. Referee Tony Weeks halted the bout after a flurry left Booker defenseless against the ropes.
Key Statistics
| Statistic | Sebastian Fundora | Chordale Booker |
|---|
| Total Punches Landed | 79 | 37 |
| Total Accuracy | 21.9% | 24.7% |
| Power Punches Landed | 50 | 16 |
| Power Accuracy | 33.3% | 27.1% |
| Jab Accuracy | 14.6% | 23.8% |
Sebastian Fundora
- Strengths: Used his 9-inch height and 10-inch reach advantages masterfully, doubling Booker’s output (361 total punches thrown). Improved power accuracy each round (37.5% → 29.8%).
- Weaknesses: Low jab accuracy (14.6%) left openings, but Booker couldn’t capitalize.
Chordale Booker
- Strengths: Showed tactical discipline early, landing 38.5% of power punches in Round 3.
- Weaknesses: Failed to neutralize Fundora’s reach; outlanded 3:1 in power punches.
Style Clash Reality
Pre-fight predictions highlighted Booker’s footwork as a key to offsetting Fundora’s size. Instead, Fundora’s swarming offense (150 power punches thrown in 4 rounds) rendered Booker’s mobility ineffective.
Key Takeaways
- Fundora’s Career: Solidifies his status as the division’s boogeyman. Calls for unification bouts with Tim Tszyu or Jermell Charlo will intensify.
- Booker’s Path: At 33, this loss may relegate him to gatekeeper status.
- Fan Reactions: Praise for Fundora’s aggression, but debates swirl about Booker’s pre-fight preparation.
- Controversies: None. Stoppage was widely deemed justified.
Official Result
- Winner: Sebastian Fundora via 4th-round TKO (referee stoppage).
- Scorecards: 30-27 (x3) at stoppage.
- Post-Fight Quotes:
- Fundora: “I wanted to prove my power belongs at 154. Now, let’s unify.”
- Booker’s Corner: “We couldn’t solve the reach. Hats off to Sebastian.”
Conclusion
Fundora vs. Booker delivered a decisive, action-packed showcase of Fundora’s elite pressure-fighting arsenal. While not a technical masterpiece, the bout affirmed Fundora’s viability as a pay-per-view attraction. A potential megafight against WBA champion Israil Madrimov looms—a clash that could crown an undisputed king at 154 pounds. For Booker, rebuilding against mid-tier contenders is essential to stay relevant in a stacked division.
Sources:
- PBC/Amazon Prime Broadcast Team
- Compubox
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