Fundora vs Kelly

When is Fundora vs Kelly?

Sebastian Fundora could fight Josh Kelly in Summer 2026 the United States.

The fight would be scheduled for 12 rounds in the Super Welterweight division, which means the weight limit would be 154 pounds (11 stone or 69.8 kg).

Fundora would be making his 4th defense of the WBC World Super Welterweight Championship. He won this belt against Tim Tszyu in March 2024. He has held this belt for 2 years and 5 days.

Kelly would be defending his IBF World Junior Middleweight Championship for the first time. He won this belt against Bakhram Murtazaliev in January 2026. He has held this belt for 2 months and 4 days.

Fundora vs Kelly stats

Sebastian Fundora would step into the ring with a record of 24 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw, 16 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Josh Kelly would make his way to the ring with a record of 18 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw, with 9 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggest Fundora would have an advantage in power over Kelly, with a 67% knockout percentage compared to Kelly's 50%.

Sebastian Fundora is the younger man by 4 years, at 28 years old.

Fundora has a height advantage of 8 inches over Kelly. This also extends to a 8-inch reach advantage.

Sebastian Fundora fights out of the southpaw stance, while Josh Kelly is an orthodox fighter.

Fundora is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 6 more fights, and made his debut in 2016, 6 months earlier than Kelly, whose first professional fight was in 2017. He has fought 6 more professional rounds, totaling 145 compared to Kelly's 139.

Sebastian Fundora goes into the fight ranked number 2 by The Ring at super welterweight.

Josh Kelly is currently ranked number 6 by The Ring in the 154lb division.

Fundora vs Kelly form

Fundora has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 2 of them, going the distance twice.

In his last fight, he defeated Keith Thurman on March 28, 2026, by technical knockout in the 6th round in their WBC World Super Welterweight championship fight at MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Prior to that, he had defeated Tim Tszyu on July 19, 2025, by technical knockout in the 7th round in their WBC World Super Welterweight championship fight at MGM Grand, Las Vegas.

Going into that contest, he had beaten Chordale Booker on March 22, 2025, by technical knockout in the 4th round in their WBC World Super Welterweight and WBO World Junior Middleweight championship fight at Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas.

Before that, he had won against Tim Tszyu on March 30, 2024, by split decision in their WBO World Junior Middleweight and WBC World Super Welterweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

He had been beaten by Brian Mendoza on April 8, 2023, by knockout in the 7th round in their WBC Interim World Light Middleweight championship fight at Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson.

Kelly has won 5 of his most recent fights, stopping 2 of them, going the distance 3 times.

In his last fight, he beat Bakhram Murtazaliev on January 31, 2026, by majority decision in their IBF World Junior Middleweight championship fight at Utilita Arena, Newcastle, United Kingdom.

Prior to that, he had beaten Flavius Biea on June 6, 2025, by knockout in the 1st round at Newcastle Arena, Newcastle.

Going into that contest, he had defeated Ishmael Davis on September 21, 2024, by majority decision in their 12 round contest at Wembley Stadium, London.

Before that, he had won against Placido Ramirez on December 16, 2023, by knockout in the 3rd round at Beacon of Light, Sunderland.

He had defeated Gabriel Alberto Corzo on July 15, 2023, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at Vertu Motors Arena, Newcastle.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Josh Kelly has been fighting more than Sebastian Fundora.

Sebastian Fundora last fought 2 months and 6 days ago, while Josh Kelly's last outing was 4 months and 3 days ago.

Fundora's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 1 month and 26 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 7 months and 18 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 36 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 7.2 rounds on average.

Kelly's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 10 months and 19 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 6 months and 29 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 40 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 8 rounds on average.

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