Fundora vs Murtazaliev

When is Fundora vs Murtazaliev?

Sebastian Fundora could face the challenge of Bakhram Murtazaliev in Autumn/Fall 2026 the United States.

The fight would take place over 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 3rd 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.

Fundora vs Murtazaliev 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.

Bakhram Murtazaliev would make his way to the ring with a record of 23 wins, 1 loss and 0 draws, with 17 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggest Murtazaliev would have a slight advantage in power over Fundora, with a 74% knockout percentage compared to Fundora's 67%.

Sebastian Fundora is the younger man by 5 years, at 28 years old.

Fundora has a height advantage of 6 inches over Murtazaliev. This also extends to a 8-inch reach advantage.

Sebastian Fundora fights out of the southpaw stance, while Bakhram Murtazaliev is an orthodox fighter.

Fundora is currently arguably the more experienced fighter, having had 2 more fights, and made his debut in 2016, 2 years and 3 months later than Murtazaliev, whose first professional fight was in 2014. He has fought 29 more professional rounds, totaling 145 compared to Murtazaliev's 116.

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

Bakhram Murtazaliev is currently ranked number 5 by the WBC, 6 by the WBO, 5 by the IBF, and 7 by The Ring in the 154lb division.

Fundora vs Murtazaliev form

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

In his last fight, he won against 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 won against 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 defeated 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.

Murtazaliev has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 3 of them, going the distance once.

In his last fight, he lost to Josh Kelly 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 won against Tim Tszyu on October 19, 2024, by technical knockout in the 3rd round in their IBF World Junior Middleweight championship fight at Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, United States.

Going into that contest, he had defeated Jack Culcay on April 6, 2024, by technical knockout in the 11th round in their IBF World Junior Middleweight championship fight at Stadthalle, Falkensee, Germany.

Before that, he had beaten Ahmad Cheikho on March 26, 2022, by technical knockout in the 1st round at Armory, Minnesota, United States.

He had won against Khiary Gray on July 17, 2021, by unanimous decision in their 8 round contest at AT&T Center, Texas.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Sebastian Fundora has been fighting more than Bakhram Murtazaliev.

Sebastian Fundora last fought 6 months and 13 days ago, while Bakhram Murtazaliev's last outing was 8 months and 10 days ago.

Fundora's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 6 months and 3 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 8 months and 13 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 36 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 7.2 rounds on average.

Murtazaliev's last 5 fights have come over a period of 5 years, 2 months and 24 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 1 year and 17 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 35 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 7 rounds on average.

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