3/22/25 PBC on Prime (Free): Sebastian Fundora vs Chordale Booker (WBC/WBO Super Welterweight Championship)

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LAS VEGAS (February 11, 2025) – Unified WBC and WBO Super Welterweight World Champion Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora will step into the ring to make the first defense of his world titles as he takes on top contender Chordale Booker headlining PBC Championship Boxing on Prime Video action Saturday, March 22 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.



In the co-main event, rising Mexican star Jesus Ramos Jr. will battle all-action contender Kevin Salgado in a 10-round all-Mexican super welterweight showdown, plus exciting rising middleweight contender Elijah Garcia duels veteran contender and U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha in the 10-round opening bout.



The event will begin at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, with the action streaming exclusively on Prime Video for all Prime members in the United States and select countries. Join today or start a free 30-day trial to catch the championship card. Known for delivering memorable toe-to-toe action every time he steps into the ring, Fundora will compete as a world champion for the first time as he takes on the talented WBO No. 5-ranked contender Booker in this high-stakes clash with multiple titles on the line.



Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions, Sampson Boxing and Mayweather Promotions, will go on sale Thursday, February 13 at 10 a.m. PT on AXS.com.



Pre-sale tickets are AVAILABLE TOMORROW, Wednesday, February 12 from 10 a.m. PT until 10 p.m. PT on AXS.com with code: PBC



“Sebastian Fundora sits atop the stacked super welterweight division and will no doubt be looking to put on a show when he defends his world titles against the dangerous highly-rated contender Chordale Booker topping this great event on Prime Video on March 22,” said Tom Brown, President of TGB Promotions. “This is a tremendous style matchup between the forward-charging attack of Fundora and the slick counterpunching of Booker and will make for great back-and-forth. Combined with a surefire action fight between Jesus Ramos Jr. and Kevin Salgado and a toss-up fight between Elijah Garcia and Terrell Gausha, everything is in place for another memorable fight night in Las Vegas.”



“Sebastian ‘The Towering Inferno’ Fundora will be better than ever in his first fight as a defending unified world champion,” said Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing. “The whole Fundora family works so hard to be where they are and they deserve their success. Chordale Booker is a good fighter with real skills, but he won’t be able to take Sebastian’s power.”

 

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**SEBASTIAN FUNDORA VS. CHORDALE BOOKER**​

Standing nearly six-foot-six, Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora leapt into the championship ranks after earning a decision over Tim Tszyu last year, and will now defend his WBC and WBO 154-pound world titles against the WBO No. 5-ranked and WBC No. 14-ranked super welterweight contender in Chordale Booker as they top the March 22 event in a 12-round attraction.

Fundora (21-1-1, 13 KOs) rocketed to the top of the super welterweight division with a fan-friendly style and bruising toughness in the ring that helped him emerge victorious from a grueling and bloody battle against Tszyu last March. A native of Coachella, California, Fundora notably showed his mettle in April 2022, battling the hard-hitting Erickson Lubin in an instant 2022 Fight of the Year contender. Despite both men hitting the canvas, Fundora stood tall in the end, prompting Lubin’s corner to stop the fight at the end of the ninth round. The 27-year-old has defeated a slew of contenders throughout his career, with his only defeat coming to Brian Mendoza in 2023. Fundora represents one of boxing’s most accomplished families, as he is trained by his father Freddy alongside his younger sister, undisputed flyweight world champion Gabriela. The two fighting Fundora’s are the first brother and sister to simultaneously hold world championships.



“I’m preparing really hard to defend my unified WBC and WBO world titles on March 22 in Las Vegas,” said Fundora. “Everyone can expect to see me prepared and ready to leave it all in the ring like I always do. ‘The Towering Inferno’ is back, and I’m coming to take out everyone in my way.”



Fighting out of his native Stamford, Connecticut, Booker (23-1, 11 KOs) enters this fight on a six-fight winning streak that includes four stoppage victories that have helped him rise up the rankings and earn his first world title opportunity. Since a 2022 loss to Austin Williams, Booker has dominated his competition, including a 2024 campaign that saw him defeat veteran contender Greg Vendetti in February before stopping Brian Damian Chaves in round three of their June clash. The 33-year-old also owns triumphs over a litany of tough contenders including Wale Omotoso and VeShawn Owens. Prior to turning pro in 2016, Booker put together a sensational amateur career that included gold medals at the U.S. National and Golden Gloves championships, in addition to a bronze medal at the U.S. Olympic trials that earned him an alternate spot for the 2016 U.S. Olympic team.



“I’ve done everything I could to get here, and it’s a testament to what my foundation represents – going the distance,” said Booker. “I’ve gone the distance to make it to this fight. I’ve taken fights on short notice, fought for less and always kept pushing forward. Now, 15 years into my boxing journey, I’m stepping into the biggest fight of my life. This moment means everything and it’s proof that hard work and perseverance pays off.”

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**JESUS RAMOS JR. VS. KEVIN SALGADO**

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In the 10-round co-main event, one of the sport’s brightest rising Mexican stars will return to action as Jesus Ramos Jr. looks to continue his climb up the stacked 154-pound division when he battles the all-action contender Kevin Salgado in an explosive all-Mexican battle.

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After coming up on the wrong end of a contested decision against top contender Erickson Lubin in September 2023, Ramos (22-1, 18 KOs) has returned in style with back-to-back stoppages. Most recently he blasted out the former unified champion Jeison Rosario in the eight-round of their February 1 matchup. A native of Casa Grande, Ariz., Ramos had worked his way up the rankings by defeating a slew of contenders including Brian Mendoza, Javier Molina, Vladimir Hernandez and an emphatic stoppage of the then-unbeaten Joey Spencer. Trained by his father Jesus Sr., and the nephew of veteran contender Abel, the 23-year-old Ramos entered the Lubin fighting having stopped seven of his last 10 opponents.



“I’m thrilled to be stepping back into the ring on March 22,” said Ramos. “One of my main goals this year was to increase my activity and this opportunity aligns perfectly with that ambition. Kevin Salgado is a formidable fighter known for his resilience and determination, and that should make for an electrifying night of boxing. Coming off an extended training camp, my conditioning is at its peak. Now our primary focus is to develop a strategic game plan tailored to Salgado’s unique style so that we can secure the victory.”

A native of Mexico City, Salgado (17-2-1, 10 KOs) is the younger brother of former super featherweight champion Juan Carlos Salgado and now fights out of San Antonio, Texas. Salgado enters this with two consecutive stoppage victories following an April 2023 decision loss to Elijah Garcia. The 27-year-old turned pro in late 2016 and delivered knockouts in six of his first nine outings. After scoring three-straight knockouts between September 2019 and February 2021, Salgado returned to the ring in October 2021 to defeat Ricardo Banuelos Cernas by unanimous decision before fighting Bryant Perrella to a split-draw in his U.S. debut in April. Salgado bounced back from a September 2022 defeat to Joey Spencer by knocking out Gilberto Flores in the first round of their December 2022 clash.​

“This is an important opportunity and I’m coming to make the most of it,” said Salgado. “I have a strong opponent, but I’m going to be the best version of myself when the fight comes. On March 22 I will do whatever it takes to get my hand raised.”

 

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**ELIJAH GARCIA VS. TERRELL GAUSHA**

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The opening attraction will see the return of a rising star in the 21-year-old Elijah Garcia, who seeks to bounce back from his first career defeat and return to his championship trajectory in a 10-round middleweight fight against the always tough veteran Terrell Gausha, who has stood up to a litany of top fighters throughout his career.

Fighting out of Phoenix, Arizona, García (16-1, 13 KOs) steps back into the ring after dropping a close split-decision last June against middleweight contender Kyrone Davis. Garcia had previously burst onto the scene as a teenager by earning three impressive victories in 2023. He kicked off that memorable campaign in March with a knockout of the previously unbeaten Amilcar Vida and followed that up with a pair of performances on the undercards of two of the biggest events of the year. He first defeated Kevin Salgado on the Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia pay-per-view in April before knocking out Armando Resendiz on the Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo pay-per-view in September. The precocious García has moved fast since turning pro in 2020 and knocked out seven of his last nine opponents heading into the Davis fight.



“I’m not just ready for this fight, I’m ready to dominate,” said Garcia. “I’m excited to get back in the ring and unleash everything I’ve been working on in camp. The addition of Bob Santos and his knowledge and wisdom that he’s shared with our team is a game changer. His expertise and guidance are going to take us to new heights and propel us to the next level. We’re not just looking to win, we’re looking to make a statement.”

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A member of the 2012 U.S. Olympic team, Gausha (24-4-1, 12 KOs) was born in Cleveland, Ohio but now fights out of Encino, California and is trained by the renowned Manny Robles. He most recently dropped a competitive decision to reigning WBC Middleweight World Champion Terrell Gausha in their June 2024 world title fight. Prior to facing Adames, Gausha had won back-to-back bouts as he knocked out Brandyn Lynch in March 2023 before winning a decision over KeAndrae Leatherwood in September of that year. Gausha has faced top competition throughout his career, having fought former champion Austin Trout to a draw in 2019 in addition to decision losses against WBA Middleweight World Champion Erislandy Lara, former world champion Tim Tszyu and top contender Erickson Lubin.

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"I’m excited to get back in the mix,” said Gausha. “I’m always working and staying ready for any opportunity. On March 22 people will know why I’ve been at this level for so long. I’m going to make a statement for sure."

 

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fundora is basically looking for a soft touch......there were or are too many live opponents he could have picked for this...its really hard to take booker seriously when he got aired out in 1 round in his loss to ammo and has done nothing to right that afterwards..the only silver lining for booker is the fact i have my suspicions fundora's punch resistance has taken a hit after his last 4 fights or so

ramos having a quick turnaround is great..i think pbc does understand that he is somebody to build back up but kevin salgado is going to be nothing but an opponent for him...salgado lost to joey spencer

garcia i still think can make some noise at 160..i just hope that loss to kyrone davis woke him up and more importantly i hope someone drilled some more defense into his head...but gotdammit gausha again? ..ive had enough of gausha's underachieving and really dont want to see him on my TV anymore but if garcia can be the first one to stop him it would speak volumes

 

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Excuse my ignorance, but what happened with Errol? Out of the game too long and WBC / WBO said no?

 

[Apollo Creed]

Excuse my ignorance, but what happened with Errol? Out of the game too long and WBC / WBO said no?

Don't even think he has a trainer lol

 

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salgado lost to joey spencer

 

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just keeping it real res lol

 

[UpAndComing]

fundora is basically looking for a soft touch......there were or are too many live opponents he could have picked for this...its really hard to take booker seriously when he got aired out in 1 round in his loss to ammo and has done nothing to right that afterwards..the only silver lining for booker is the fact i have my suspicions fundora's punch resistance has taken a hit after his last 4 fights or so

ramos having a quick turnaround is great..i think pbc does understand that he is somebody to build back up but kevin salgado is going to be nothing but an opponent for him...salgado lost to joey spencer

garcia i still think can make some noise at 160..i just hope that loss to kyrone davis woke him up and more importantly i hope someone drilled some more defense into his head...but gotdammit gausha again? ..ive had enough of gausha's underachieving and really dont want to see him on my TV anymore but if garcia can be the first one to stop him it would speak volumes

This is what happens when you try way too hard to get a cherry pick, it ends up biting you in the ass

Same thing happened ironically with Tim Tszyu. Had a chance to fight Lubin, Victor Ortiz, or Crawford March of last year in his American debut

But went with Keith Thurman who is a soft touch at this point of his career. That turned into a Fundora match where he lost. Then needed his get back with an unknown fighter in Ja rule Murda-zaliev and it has really derailed his career

Fundora dodged a great payday with Crawford, now he has to go with an easier opponent with less pay to "keep his title warm"

 

[MoshpitMazi]

PUSSEE matchup.

What happened with errol?

 

[Shadow King]

I don't understand the heat Fundora is catching in here. Wasn't PBC tryna feed him to an undeserving Spence and telling him to sit back? By the time that got shutdown other guys at 154 signed for other fights.

 

[MoshpitMazi]

I don't understand the heat Fundora is catching in here. Wasn't PBC tryna feed him to an undeserving Spence and telling him to sit back? By the time that got shutdown other guys at 154 signed for other fights.

Errol is a multi time world champ he wasnt undeserving

 

[Shadow King]

Errol is a multi time world champ he wasnt undeserving

He was coming off a loss with no fights at the weight class being pushed to a unified title.

He was undeserving.

 

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UNDEFEATED RISING WELTERWEIGHT FREUDIS ROJAS JR. BATTLES VETERAN CONTENDER MAURICE LEE HIGHLIGHTING NON-TELEVISED UNDERCARD THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 22



Unbeaten Prospect Alberto Mora Garcia

to Face Viktor Slavinskyi; Plus More Round Out

Jam-Packed Lineup



PBC Event Headlined by Sebastian Fundora vs. Chordale Booker Unified World Title Showdown In Main Event of PBC Championship Boxing on Prime Video From Michelob ULTRA Arena At Mandalay Bay In Las Vegas​

LAS VEGAS – March 18, 2025 – An exciting lineup featuring top prospects and rising talent will round out a loaded event headlined by unified WBC and WBO Super Welterweight World Champion Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora squaring off against top contender Chordale Booker in the main event of PBC Championship Boxing on Prime Video on Saturday, March 22 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.



Rising Mexican star Jesus Ramos Jr. will face contender Guido Emmanuel Schramm in a 10-round super welterweight showdown as the co-main event, and rising middleweight contender Elijah Garcia will face rugged U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha in the 10-round opening bout on Prime Video.



The tripleheader will begin at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, with the action streaming exclusively on Prime Video for all Prime members in the United States and select countries. Join today or start a free 30-day trial to catch the championship card.



Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions, Sampson Boxing and Mayweather Promotions, are on sale now at AXS.com.



Highlighting the non-televised portion of the fight card will be undefeated knockout artist Freudis Rojas Jr. facing veteran contender Maurice Lee in an eight-round welterweight attraction, as well as unbeaten prospect Alberto Mora Garcia fighting Viktor Slavinskyi in an eight-round super featherweight affair.



Also on the undercard will be Robert Guerrero Jr. (5-0, 2 KOs), the son of former world champion Robert Guerrero, stepping in against Pomona, Calif. native Sean Armas (6-1, 3 KOs) in a four-round lightweight scrap, plus Brayan Gonzalez (2-0, 1 KO) of Phoenix, Ariz. battles Stockton, Calif.-native Justin Marquez (5-1, 4 KOs) in a four-round super bantamweight bout.



Rounding out lineup is unbeaten Alexis De La Cerda (5-0, 3 KOs) entering the ring for six rounds of super bantamweight action against St. Louis-native Sharone Carter (14-9-1, 3 KOs), plus Joseph Brown (4-0, 3 KOs) of Vancouver, Canada and Amarillo, Texas’ Ezequiel Duran (4-0, 1 KO) meet in a six-round super welterweight affair and the Netherland’s Jursly Vargas (4-0, 3 KOs) faces Uhlices Avelino-Rey (3-1, 2 KOs) in a six-round lightweight fight



Las Vegas’ Rojas (14-0, 11 KOs) stopped his first eleven professional opponents inside the distance, including Diego Santiago Sanchez in July 2023. Rojas followed that up by besting Saul Bustos in September 2023, Christian Baez in January 2024 and Walter Cardoba in April 2024, all by unanimous decision. Rojas will be challenged by Lee (15-1-2, 6 KOs) of Woodland Hills, Calif. Lee will look to extend his win streak to seven following a pair of majority draws in September 2018 and February 2019. Since then, Lee has rattled off six straight victories, the most recent of which was a knockout win over Les Byfield in January of last year.



The Mexico City native Garcia (12-0, 9 KOs), having fought all of his professional fights in Mexico, will be making his U.S. debut on March 22. The undefeated power puncher has knocked out his last two opponents and will aim to make it three-in-a-row when he steps between the ropes at Michelob Ultra Arena. He’ll face a rugged opponent in Slavinskyi (15-3-1, 7 KOs) of Los Angeles, Calif., who has won two of his last three fights and who owns a victory over Cuban standout Leduan Barthelemy.