Sebastian Fundora’s Next Fight Set

Sebastian Fundora (24-1-1) will defend his WBC junior middleweight title against mandatory challenger Ermal Hadribeaj (23-0-1) on October 17. Dan Rafael reported the fight is signed, though a site has not yet been announced.

Fundora hasn’t fought since stopping Keith Thurman in March to retain his title. The bout satisfies his mandatory obligation before he can pursue bigger names at 154.

Hadribeaj earned the shot with a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Bakary Samake in a WBC final eliminator in May, outlasting the younger fighter over 12 rounds.

The Albanian enters as the underdog against the taller, more established champion, but a win would make him Albania’s first world boxing champion. A Fundora win would clear the way for unification bouts or other marquee matchups at 154.