Fundora Eyes Boots Ennis Unification After Hadribeaj

Sebastian Fundora says a unification fight against Jaron "Boots" Ennis or Vergil Ortiz Jr. is the realistic next step for his career once he gets past Ermal Hadribeaj on October 17. The WBC super welterweight champion made his priorities clear in a new interview, naming Ennis and Ortiz as the only fights left that matter to him at 154 pounds.

"That's very realistic because I don't see no one else, now," Fundora said. "I don't see no one else, we don't really have too much other moves aside those." He added that titles are secondary to him compared to the names themselves: "I don't think of unifications as the biggest thing but I do think these names are the biggest names and I do want to fight these and I do want to beat these guys to prove I'm the best. The belts are an extra thing but the names, I feel, are the real catch."

What Fundora Said About Fighting Boots Ennis

Fundora made clear he wants the winner of any Ennis matchup and believes his physical tools give him an edge in that fight. Asked how he matches up against Ennis, he did not hedge: "Pain. We bring the pain. I know I can beat him, whether it's out awkward style that everybody loves to say, or the fact that we throw a lot of punches, but we I think we have more dog in us."

He was also asked whether it makes sense for him to face Ortiz while Ennis deals with other 154-pound business. Fundora's answer left no ambiguity about what he wants next. "I want to unify," he said. "I think the next fight for Fundora is a unification."

Why This Matters Before Hadribeaj

None of this happens if Fundora slips up against Ermal Hadribeaj first. The WBC champion defends his belt against the unbeaten mandatory challenger on October 17 at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, and Fundora enters that fight as the betting favorite given his size, reach and recent run of title defenses at 154 pounds. Hadribeaj is unbeaten as a professional and has been vocal about pulling off an upset, but Fundora's awkward, high-volume southpaw style from a towering frame has given shorter opponents trouble throughout his reign.

For bettors, the real value conversation starts after October 17. If Fundora gets through Hadribeaj as expected, a showdown with Ennis or Ortiz becomes the gold standard 154-pound matchup and the kind of fight that moves markets the moment it is made official. Fundora's style, length and output have made him a live underdog or pick-em against elite competition before, and a Boots Ennis or Ortiz fight would likely draw significant two-way action given how differently each man's skill set lines up against Fundora's awkward frame. Nothing is official yet beyond Hadribeaj, so sportsbooks have nothing to price on a unification bout, but it is clearly the fight the division and the champion himself want made.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Sebastian Fundora fighting next?

Sebastian Fundora defends his WBC super welterweight title against unbeaten mandatory challenger Ermal Hadribeaj on October 17 at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

Does Sebastian Fundora want to fight Boots Ennis?

Yes, Sebastian Fundora has said a unification fight against Jaron 'Boots' Ennis or Vergil Ortiz Jr. is the realistic next move for his career once he gets past Ermal Hadribeaj.

What did Fundora say about matching up with Boots Ennis?

Fundora said he believes his output and awkward southpaw style give him the tools to beat Ennis, telling interviewers 'Pain. We bring the pain' when asked how the styles compare.