Sebastian Fundora Stops Tim Tszyu in Round 7 Rematch
| Fighter | Record | Height | Reach | Stance | Titles Held |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Fundora | 22-1-1 (14 KO) | 6’6″ | 80″ | Southpaw | WBC & WBO Super Welterweight |
| Tim Tszyu | 25-2 (18 KO) | 5’8″ | 72″ | Orthodox | Former WBO Champion |
Sebastian Fundora defeated Tim Tszyu by corner stoppage after Round 7 on July 19, 2025, at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Fundora retained the WBC super welterweight title in their rematch.
Fundora drops Tszyu early
Fundora dropped Tszyu in the first round and kept applying pressure. Tszyu rallied at points, but his corner stopped the fight after the seventh round. The bout did not reach the scheduled 12 rounds, and Fundora won by technical knockout.
The corner stops the fight
Their first meeting in March 2024 ended with Fundora winning a split decision after Tszyu suffered a severe cut from an accidental elbow. The rematch gave Fundora a clearer result and left Tszyu with a third professional defeat.
Fundora and Tszyu entered the rematch with different stakes after the first bout produced a close result and a severe cut. Fundora’s height and reach shaped the exchanges again, but the first-round knockdown gave him an early lead. Tszyu’s corner stopped the contest after the seventh, preserving Fundora’s title rather than sending it to the judges.
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