Fundora Retains WBC Title with Final-Second KO of Hadribeaj

Key points

• Fundora landed a left hand at 2:59 of the 12th round to stop Hadribeaj.
• The bout took place at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on Saturday.
• Fundora is now 25-1-1 with 17 knockouts; Hadribeaj falls to 23-1-1.
• Hadribeaj received point deductions for holding in the third and 11th rounds.
• Fundora expressed intent to pursue an undisputed championship next.

Background

Fundora previously captured the WBC and WBO titles in March 2024 and has won five consecutive fights since a 2023 loss. This bout was his fourth successful title defense. Hadribeaj earned the mandatory challenger status by defeating Bakary Samake earlier in 2026. The event also featured co-main bouts including a super middleweight decision win for Armando Resendiz.

How outlets are covering it

Bleacher Report highlighted the dramatic nature of the knockout and Fundora’s post-fight comments about fixing technical issues. The Guardian provided detailed tactical analysis, noting Hadribeaj’s early body attacks and Fundora’s strategic focus on the rib cage. Variety focused on the event’s broadcast details and pre-fight odds, noting Fundora was the heavy favorite due to his height and reach, though it did not cover the fight result in detail.

Why it matters

The victory keeps Fundora’s path to an undisputed super welterweight title intact, with Jaron Ennis and Josh Kelly identified as future targets. The result also marks the first professional loss for a previously undefeated Hadribeaj, who had been considered a tough mandatory challenger.

What to watch

Fundora has indicated plans to face either Jaron Ennis or Josh Kelly in a future unification bout. The boxing community will monitor his next defense as he continues his pursuit of undisputed status in the 154-pound division.