Sebastian Fundora promoter says Boots Ennis Fight must wait until 2027

Talk to goat sceneLewkowicz said, “Sebastian Fundora will meet the WBC and face his No. 1 mandatory next. A fight with Ennis could happen, but some time next year.”

“Sebastian Fundora will meet the WBC and face his No. 1 mandatory next,” Lewkowicz said. “A fight with Ennis could happen, but some time next year.”

The comments represent a setback for fans hoping to see one of the biggest fights available at 154 pounds. Reports surfaced a few days ago that discussions were underway for Fundora and Ennis to meet in a three-belt unification match slated for November or December following Ennis’ win over Xander Zayas.

Instead, Lewkowicz says Fundora’s immediate focus is Hadribeaj (23-0-1, 8 KOs), who secured the WBC mandatory position by defeating Bakary Samake by unanimous decision in May to capture the WBC Silver junior middleweight title.

Fundora (24-1-1, 16 KOs) has won his last four fights since suffering the only loss of his career to Brian Mendoza in 2023. During that run, he captured the WBC title against Tim Tszyu before defending it against Chordale Booker, Tszyu in a rematch, and, most recently, stopping the former six-gamer of the Emperor match. March.

Ennis appeared to be on a collision course with Fundora after stopping Xander Zayas on Saturday night to add the WBO junior middleweight title to the WBA belt he already held. A win over Fundora would have given Ennis the opportunity to move within one belt of becoming the undisputed champion.

Lewkowicz insists that Fundora’s mandatory obligation takes priority. Unless the WBC grants an exception or the parties reach another agreement, Ennis may have to look elsewhere for his next opponent as Fundora prepares to defend his title against Hadribeaj later this year.