The highly anticipated rematch between Sebastian Fundora and Tim Tszyu is set to take place on July 19, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This bout will be part of the undercard for Manny Pacquiao’s comeback fight against Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title .
Background
In their first encounter on March 30, 2024, Fundora defeated Tszyu by split decision in a grueling 12-round battle, claiming both the WBO and WBC super welterweight titles. Tszyu suffered a severe cut early in the fight, which significantly impacted his performance .
Following the victory, Fundora was mandated to defend his WBO title against Xander Zayas. However, he chose to vacate the WBO belt to pursue a more lucrative rematch with Tszyu, putting only his WBC title on the line .
Current Status
Tszyu has since bounced back with a fourth-round TKO victory over Joey Spencer in April 2025, demonstrating his readiness for the rematch . He has expressed confidence in reclaiming the title, stating he’s already made space in his trophy cabinet for the WBC belt .
The rematch is expected to be a highlight of the boxing calendar, with fans eager to see if Tszyu can avenge his previous loss and reclaim championship glory.