The Ariel Helwani Show Inside Boxing | Sebastian Fundora dominates and stops Keith Thurman, Moses Itauma knocks out Jermaine Franklin
Mar 29, 2026
They break down Sebastian Fundora’s dominant stoppage win and debate whether he’s ready for top 154-pound names. They analyze Fundora’s style, jab work and matchmaking possibilities. They also discuss 21-year-old Moses Itauma’s explosive knockout and what big heavyweight paths might look like for him.
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Fundora Has Evolved Into A Smart Long-Range Nightmare
- Sebastian Fundora is developing from a raw physical freak into a smarter, more complete 154-pound threat.
- Chris Algieri notes Fundora now uses his 80-inch reach, throws varied uppercuts and a heavy jab to control distance and land power from long range.
Thurman's Collapse Masks How Much Fundora Still Needs To Prove
- Keith Thurman's poor performance limits what we learned about Fundora's ceiling because Thurman didn't fight effectively.
- Dan Canobbio argues Thurman offered little resistance, so Fundora didn't have to show growth beyond first gear in the stoppage win.
Stop Feeding Fundora Old Guard Opponents
- Fundora should stop taking tune-up fights against aging names and step up to peers his age and skill level.
- Dan and Chris suggest matchups with Virgil Ortiz, Jaron Ennis, Xander Zayas or other top young 154ers to truly test him.