Sebastian Fundora Knocks Out Ermal Hadribeaj
Sebastian Fundora secured a 12th-round knockout victory to successfully defend his WBC junior middleweight title.
Updated on Oct. 19, 2026 in Boxing
Sebastian Fundora defeated Ermal Hadribeaj by knockout in the 12th round at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. The victory marks Fundora's fourth successful defense of his WBC junior middleweight title.
Why it matters
The result reinforces Fundora's position atop the division by adding a significant victory over a high-caliber opponent in Hadribeaj. The win keeps his championship reign intact following a hard-fought, late-round stoppage.
Sebastian Fundora improves his professional record to 25-1-1, while Ermal Hadribeaj falls to 23-1-1. The championship bout was scheduled for a total of 12 rounds.
The players
Sebastian Fundora
He is the current WBC junior middleweight champion who holds a professional record of 25-1-1.
Ermal Hadribeaj
He is a professional boxer who holds a career record of 23-1-1 with 8 knockouts.
Thomas Taylor
He served as the referee who officiated the match and awarded the knockout win at the final bell.
The details
Fundora secured the stoppage in the final round by landing a precise series of left hands. Referee Thomas Taylor awarded the knockout win to Fundora just as the final bell sounded.
Timeline
October 17, 2026: The 12-round championship match took place.
Season Trajectory
This win cements Fundora's status as the definitive leader of the junior middleweight class during the current title cycle. The outcome forces other top-ranked fighters in the division to adjust their pursuit of the WBC belt.
Fundora successfully completed his fourth consecutive title defense, maintaining his status as the primary belt holder for betting and ranking purposes. The match was broadcast on both TNT and DAZN for interested viewers.
The takeaway
Fundora proved his ability to close out a competitive fight against a tough opponent in the final seconds. Fans and analysts should monitor his next title defense to see if he continues this trend of late-round dominance.
Further reading
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