In a surprising turn of events within the boxing realm, the WBO junior middleweight title defense slated for March 30th has undergone a significant change, with Sebastian Fundora stepping in to face Tim Tszyu after Keith Thurman was sidelined due to a bicep injury. Despite Thurman’s withdrawal, the much-anticipated bout will retain its Pay-Per-View (PPV) status on Prime, a decision that has sparked controversy among the boxing community.
Breaking: Tim Tszyu will now defend his WBO junior middleweight title vs. Sebastian Fundora on March 30 in Las Vegas in the main event of PBC’s inaugural PPV on Prime Video, sources told ESPN. Keith Thurman suffered a biceps injury in training and was forced to withdraw.
The event’s PPV price tag of $75 remains unchanged, raising eyebrows, especially given Fundora’s recent performance—a 7th-round knockout loss to Brian Mendoza, followed by an 11-month hiatus from the ring. In contrast, Tszyu boasts a notable victory over Mendoza in his previous outing last October. The switch to Fundora as the replacement opponent has elicited mixed reactions, with some fans welcoming the new matchup, while others, particularly the more dedicated followers of the sport, express dissatisfaction over the decision to maintain the fight as a PPV event, casting a shadow of doubt over the event’s success.
