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Keith Thurman sums up Jaron Ennis’ chances of beating Sebastian Fundora

Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis is hoping to become the undisputed super-welterweight world champion within the next 12 months, but has to dethrone Josh Kelly and Sebastian Fundora to do so. Former unified welterweight world champion and Fundora opponent, Keith Thurman, has…

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 9:53 PM
Keith Thurman sums up Jaron Ennis’ chances of beating Sebastian Fundora
Key Things to Know
  • Keith Thurman stated Jaron Ennis must seek a knockout rather than try to outpoint Sebastian Fundora.
  • Thurman highlighted Fundora's height, jab, and punch volume as significant stylistic obstacles over a full twelve rounds.
  • Jaron Ennis is expected to face IBF world champion Josh Kelly in January before targeting Fundora.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Keith Thurman has analyzed Jaron Ennis' chances in a potential undisputed super-welterweight title clash against Sebastian Fundora, warning Ennis that he must pursue a knockout rather than try to outbox the towering champion. Thurman, who lost to Fundora by sixth-round stoppage in March, stated there is no evidence Ennis can simply outbox the WBC titleholder over twelve rounds due to Fundora's height, volume, and jab.

Ennis must first face IBF champion Josh Kelly in a planned January bout to keep his undisputed championship goals on track. Meanwhile, Fundora is scheduled to defend his WBC super-welterweight title against undefeated mandatory challenger Ermal Hadribeaj at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

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