Keith Thurman Says Beating Sebastian Fundora Will Cement Hall of Fame LegacyKeith Thurman Says Beating Sebastian Fundora Will Cement His Hall of Fame Legacy

Former unified champion Keith Thurman believes his upcoming title fight could be the moment that secures his place among boxing’s all-time greats.

Thurman will challenge Sebastian Fundora for the World Boxing Council super welterweight championship on March 28 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

The fight headlines a Premier Boxing Champions pay-per-view event available on Prime Video.

For Thurman, the bout represents more than just another championship opportunity — it’s a chance to cement his legacy.

“This will definitely solidify me as a Hall of Famer,” said Thurman. “This is just a beautiful opportunity. The last time I held a world title was in 2019. I don’t think anyone from that generation has a story like this. Boxing loves great comeback stories and this as a modern day story right now. This is what boxing movies are all about. It’s been done, it can be done and it’s gonna be done again. I’m looking forward to solidifying my place in boxing history.”

Thurman Stayed Patient After Fight Delay

The matchup between Thurman and Fundora was originally scheduled for last October but was postponed after Fundora suffered a hand injury.

While the delay was frustrating for Thurman — who has seen several fights postponed or canceled during his career — he took the setback in stride before refocusing on the upcoming challenge.

“At the time it just felt like it was hard to catch a break,” said Thurman. “But I know how to be patient. Now the fight’s happening and they say good things come to those who wait. Only thing I did after the delay was take my daughter to eat ice cream every day for a week. Might as well enjoy it for a second before we got back track for this matchup.”

Tony Morgan Leads Thurman’s Corner

The fight will be Thurman’s second bout with veteran trainer Tony Morgan, who previously guided Andre Berto to a world title.

Morgan stepped into Thurman’s corner following the retirement of longtime coach Dan Birmingham.

“One of the reasons why I chose Tony Morgan is because we go way back,” said Thurman. “There aren’t a lot of people who know Keith Thurman the way Tony Morgan knows Keith Thurman. He was very close friends with my first coach Ben Getty. We’ve had a great relationship since my youth. I didn’t pick Tony to replace my coach, my coach Dan Birmingham retired.

“Unlike a lot of fighters, I’m very blessed to have trainers who really know my history and my background. Tony Morgan is a world class trainer who’s had Olympians and world champions and he’s extremely qualified for the job. I love working with people who understand me. He sees what I see, which is what can be taken advantage of in this fight.”

Thurman Sees Fundora as the Path Back to Gold

When Fundora was first rising through the 154-pound division, Thurman was still ruling the welterweight ranks.

But their paths crossed in 2024 when Fundora replaced an injured Thurman to face Tim Tszyu in a world title fight.

Since then, Thurman has seen Fundora as the key obstacle between himself and another championship.

“Fundora wasn’t a big name when he was first coming up and I was yet to enter the division,” said Thurman. “He’s so tall that you weren’t sure if he was going to be moving up to other weight classes. It didn’t really cross my mind until he took my spot when I got hurt before the Tim Tszyu fight. I knew that I wanted to win a world title and once he won his rematch, I knew my path to the world title was gonna go through Fundora.”

Thurman Promises One of the Best Fights of the Year

As fight night approaches, Thurman expects fireworks when he steps into the ring against the towering champion.

“March 28 the world is gonna see one of the best fights of the year,” said Thurman. “Fundora really comes to fight and I truly come to fight. There’s a lot of potential for some great back and forth. I’m gonna look to set traps, drop those heavy hammers on him and hopefully go home early. Fundora’s never seen anything like this.”