Sebastian Fundora Defeated Chordale Booker in the 4th Round
Sebastian Fundora successfully defended his unified WBC and WBO super-welterweight titles against Chordale Booker on March 22, 2025, at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas. The fight ended in the fourth round with Fundora securing a technical knockout (TKO) victory at 2:51, as confirmed by multiple sources reporting on the event.
Fundora, standing at 6’6″ with an extraordinary reach for the 154-pound division, dominated from the opening bell. He leveraged his height and jab to control the range, keeping Booker on the defensive. In the first round, Fundora established his southpaw jab and long right hooks, out-landing Booker consistently. By the second round, Booker attempted lateral movement to evade Fundora’s reach but struggled to close the distance effectively. Fundora continued to land combinations, including a notable right hook and left hand to close the round.
The third round saw Fundora ramp up the pressure, teeing off with a left uppercut and a combination that visibly troubled Booker. Blood began to appear on Booker’s face, signaling the toll of Fundora’s relentless attack. In the fourth, Fundora landed a big left uppercut to the chin, followed by a left cross to the jaw and a double left uppercut, which left Booker’s legs unsteady. Booker went down—described variably as a knockdown or push-down—but rose with 30 seconds left. Fundora pounced, landing a left behind the ear and two more lefts on the ropes, prompting referee Thomas Taylor to stop the fight as Booker couldn’t withstand the onslaught.
Stats highlight Fundora’s dominance: he out-landed Booker 65-36 in total punches through the incomplete four rounds. Booker had brief moments, like a right hook early in the fourth, but couldn’t overcome Fundora’s physical advantages and pressure. This was Fundora’s first title defense since winning the belts from Tim Tszyu a year prior, improving his record to 22-1-1 (14 KOs), while Booker dropped to 23-2 (11 KOs), ending his six-fight win streak.
