The World Boxing Organization (WBO), led by president Paco Valcarcel, has officially ordered Sebastian Fundora to defend his WBC and WBO super-welterweight world titles against Terence Crawford by April 25th. This directive follows Fundora's victory over Tim Tszyu in a match known as "The Battle of Young Bloods," where Fundora emerged victorious. Despite the clear interest in a rematch between Fundora and Tszyu, with Fundora's promoter, Sampson Lewkowicz, prioritizing this rematch, the WBO's mandate for Fundora to face Crawford next could delay any immediate plans. The boxing community is abuzz with discussions on the strategic decisions made by Tszyu's team and the intense nature of the match that left Tszyu covered in blood.
🗣️ @SebastianFundo1's promoter @SampsonBoxing has confirmed that a @Tim_Tszyu rematch can take place whenever the Australian is ready. Who wins a #FundoraTszyu2 bout? 👇 https://t.co/t3Tiz4dePd
Tim Tszyu's cut now fully stitched up following his war with Sebastian Fundora 😬 You certainly do not play boxing. Keep up to date with the latest boxing news, interviews & much more by following us across all socials HERE 🔗 https://t.co/dRXaCxwKxe #TszyuFundora | #TimTszyu… https://t.co/uSDVf77u3t
WBO ORDER FUNDORA VS CRAWFORD ‼️ The WBO has ordered Sebastian Fundora vs Terence Crawford next but Fundora's promoter, Sampson Lewkowicz, has stated that they want to give Tim Tszyu the rematch he deserves first and then face Crawford. Would you like to see the rematch first… https://t.co/X3bqGedueM
Tim Tszyu can have rematch of boxing bloodbath, says Fundora’s team https://t.co/Ad64rL7Z7q
Tim Tszyu’s trainer has slammed critics of their cut management and the doctor who allowed the Aussie star’s fight to go on, revealing the extent of the damage suffered. FULL STORY: https://t.co/mtvcwJlVum https://t.co/9WaUfZlvkj
“Wait And See”‼️ Standing on business, the WBO President, Paco Valcarcel responds to a comment regarding what Sampson said this morning via ThaBoxingVoice about Fundora rematching Tim Tszyu… Sampson made the claim that Crawford vs Fundora would have to be a 50/50 then after… https://t.co/w3qxxZxFXX
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Tim Tszyu’s loss to Sebastian Fundora was the result of bad luck, good intentions and difficult decisions. In the first of two Fighting Words coming out this week — that's right, two of 'em — I examine the choices that were made and their consequences. https://t.co/iJnjtN5A8y
🥊 ABSOLUTE WAR 🥊 @SebastianFundo1 and @Tim_Tszyu put it all on the line for the World Super Welterweight Championship this Saturday. In the co-main, @IsaacPitbull98 became Mexico's newest champion. 🇲🇽 📸 @powersimagery #tszyufundora #rollypitbull https://t.co/vFtrggiPvT
Tim Tszyu looked like he was running his usual game of using his counters to gradually up the pressure and push Fundora to the ropes, but the cut drastically changed the fight. Check out my breakdown of the fight on youtube (link below). https://t.co/foGEmJAOPE
Sebastian Fundora’s promoter Sampson Lewkowicz has declared that their first priority is to rematch Tim Tszyu next, ahead of a fight vs Terence Crawford or Errol Spence: “We were all so eager to make this fight that many of our agreements were made verbally. There wasn't enough…
Statement from @SampsonBoxing, promoter of @SebastianFundo1, clarifying the Tszyu rematch clause. #boxing #TszyuFundora https://t.co/QzVcGYG9aE
WBO to Fundora: Negotiate with Crawford, not Spence https://t.co/H7oRSR21O1
WBO is set to order Sebastian Fundora-Terence 'Bud' Crawford 154-pound title fight. Two sides informed to enter negotiations beginning Friday, Apr. 5. Story by @JakeNDaBox: https://t.co/vlEx7MAHbz
WBO officially orders Sebastian Fundora to face Terence Crawford https://t.co/y0xWviSOEt
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‘Couldn’t see anything’: Tim Tszyu reacts to split decision loss to Sebastian Fundora https://t.co/6a4j1W3B8q
The WBO Knows Crawford vs Fundora Is The More Lucrative Event‼️ It’s official…This morning the WBO has ordered Fundora to defend his titles against the best boxer on the planet, Terence Crawford… Do not let those people tell you Spence is the more lucrative fight in… https://t.co/LZMvUCdEZN
‼️ The WBO have now officially ordered Sebastian Fundora to defend his WBC & WBO super-welterweight world titles vs Terence Crawford next. Parties have until April 25th to agree a deal, then purse bids.
The WBO has ordered Terence Crawford vs Sebastian Fundora.
Breaking: The @WorldBoxingOrg sent this letter to both sides ordering @SebastianFundo1 vs. @terencecrawford mandatory next. Of course, Fundora can do something else just won’t have the WBO title. #boxing https://t.co/IxXzDO9MhR
Tim Tszyu’s team made some HUGE mistakes vs. Sebastian Fundora https://t.co/3H8GDWmA7n https://t.co/IDERfyxtgu
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Tim Tszyu was left covered in blood in his world title defeat — but the biggest blow was delivered by officials hours after the fight. https://t.co/TwjyVO2kq2
I Have An Idea‼️ Terence Crawford fights Sebastian Fundora in the summer & if he’s successful, Errol Spence can run the fade at 154 where he’s comfortable…Sound good❓ #Boxing
Sebastian Fundora Defeats Tim Tszyu to Win “The Battle of Young Bloods!” https://t.co/moeWHCqWZU https://t.co/3uyzV8vBBM
Warrior Tim Tszyu Declares The Show Goes On After Gory Fundora Battle https://t.co/OzLhmfrf7k
The WBO will officially order Sebastian Fundora to defend his WBC & WBO super-welterweight world titles vs Terence Crawford next week, WBO president Paco Valcarcel has confirmed.
'We're Gladiators,' Says Sebastian Fundora After Sharing Vegas Bloodbath with Tim Tszyu https://t.co/okiEoG9zco
Spence called for his shot at Fundora but the Tszyu rematch should be next. All the time we see rematches no one asked for. This is one that makes too much sense. Thoughts on the situation + @PGutierrezESPN on Pitbull’s arrival as a player at 140: https://t.co/uH7JSmLKqs
Sebastian Fundora now has two mandatory challengers - Serhii Bohachuk (WBC) and Terence Crawford (WBO). If he fights Errol Spence next, then he may have to vacate the WBO. In this scenario, Crawford could be ordered to face Josh Kelly (current WBO #1) for the vacant belt.
I haven’t been able to do live commentary this weekend as i’m in transit. Congrats to Fundora. The only correct thing for Fundora to do now is give Tszyu the rematch. Tszyu gave Fundora a shot out of nowhere. I hope Tszyu’s team got the rematch clause locked in.
I haven’t been able to do live commentary this weekend as i’m in transit. Congrats to Funfora. The only correct thing for Fundora to do now is give Tszyu the rematch. Tszyu gave Funfora a shot out of nowhere. I hope Tszyu’s team got the rematch clause locked in.
The WBO Responds To Errol’s Spence’s Desperate Attempt To Steal The Fundora Fight From Super Champion, Terence Crawford ‼️ Per WBO President Paco Valcarcel, the WBO will order negotiations for Fundora vs Crawford as soon as next week..Wow‼️ #Boxing https://t.co/5gk262AdCS
Sebastian Fundora Shuts Errol Spence Down‼️ Fundora was asked if he would vacate the WBO belt to face a desperate Errol Spence & he replies… “Terence Crawford Is The Best Fighter In The World…I Will Like To Fight Him”…Wow‼️ 🎥 Source: (Fight Hub TV) on YouTube #Boxing https://t.co/PvglqyQCvL
At post-fight presser, #TszyuFundora didn't answer direct questions of if there's a rematch clause. Then Funora promtoer @SampsonBoxing was asked: "There’s verbally a rematch clause but I believe I'm a promoter and I need to maximize the income of the fighter. (more)
DeSoto’s Errol Spence obviously moving on from Bud Crawford now wants Sebastian Fundora. https://t.co/ArWeqHeYwM