Boxing

Thurman says Fundora ‘doesn’t want that smoke’

Published

1 year ago

October 13, 2025

Image: Keith Thurman Rips Sebastian Fundora for Postponing Their October 25th Fight, Says Fans “Don’t Believe You Want This Smoke” After Injury Delay

Keith “One Time” Thurman took to social media to vent his frustration after WBC junior middleweight champion Sebastian Fundora postponed his October 25 fight due to a left hand injury following a sparring session at camp. The fight may be pushed back to January 2026 to give Fundora time to heal.

“Witty stuff” in the game

Thurman (31-1, 23 KO) believes there is something suspicious going on with Fundora (23-0-1, 15 KO) that prompts him to withdraw. He didn’t say what he suspected, but you can imagine where his mind was going.

“People don’t believe you, son, they think you’re running away, they think you do entertaining things in the game. You wouldn’t be the first or the last. Get well soon – let’s make history happen. Don’t back down from a great fight,” said Keith Thurman Instagramscolding Sebastian Fundora for postponing their fight scheduled for October 25.

It’s kind of pathetic that Fundora stoops to the level of defending against the undeserving 36-year-old Thurman because he has done absolutely zero to earn a title shot. He will get a shot at the title based on what he did 9-13 years ago when he was still energetic and at his peak.

“Nobody believes you want to smoke”

“No one believes you want that smoke, honey. Fix yourself, heal yourself and let’s go to war,” Thurman said.

It wouldn’t be the smartest thing in the world for Thurman to go to “war” against the much younger, bigger and, dare I say, more talented 27-year-old Fundora. This fight is a pure mismatch on paper and the odds reflect that.

Discrepancy on paper

Thurman is a huge underdog in this fight and has done little to deserve a shot at the world title after just one fight in the last three years.

Thurman is earning money after a three-year sabbatical

Keith’s guaranteed purse for the fight is $1.5 million, which is how much he could earn 5 million dollars from pay-per-view and sponsorship revenues.

For a fighter who has been on the shelf for three years, apart from his recent fight against lower-level boxer Brock Jarvis, that’s good money. It’s better than making a living.

I think I speak for everyone when I say that Thurman should have at least faced these sharks to earn a title shot against Fundora:

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Ken Woods was a senior writer in Boxing News 24 since 2013, covering sports from every angle. With years of reporting from the ring, he delivers fight news, results and analysis that cuts through the noise. Ken’s work consistently focuses on champions, challengers and prospects, giving fans a pointed and learned view of the global boxing scene.

Last update: 13/10/2025

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Tony Bellews Bold KO Prediction for Dubois vs Wardley 2: Yep, I Said It

Published

4 hours ago

October 17, 2026

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Tony Bellew's Bold KO Prediction for Dubois vs Wardley 2: "Yep, I Said It"

Tony Bellew is going against the grain for tonight’s Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley rematch.

The pair meet again just five months on from their thrilling first encounter, with Dubois now WBO champion having won the belt from Wardley via eleventh round stoppage.

After surviving two early knockdowns, the Londoner – who is now in his second stint as heavyweight titlist – took over the contest with a solid jab setting up thudding attacks that exhausted Wardley.

Though the Ipswich man stayed on his feet throughout, referee Howard Foster waved it off as the punishment because too much.

It is how the fight ended, and those last few rounds in which Dubois was largely dominating, that make him a strong favourite to retain his belt.

Giving his prediction to the BBCformer cruiserweight world champion Bellew backed Wardley to have success early again, but capitalise fully this time and end it.

“I’m going to be the difference. I am going to back Fabio Wardley by knockout within six rounds. Yep, I said [it]. I’m going for Fab within six.”

Dubois was on the canvas within ten seconds last time out, and took a knee in the third when hurt again.

Bellew has questioned Dubois’ resolve in the past, pointing to his stoppage loss to Joe Joyce as proof that there is a point he can be pushed to that he is not willing to go beyond. Many, however, will look to the first Wardley performance and disagree.

Both men recorded the highest weights of their careers on the scalessuggesting that neither will be changing the gameplan to a more measured affair, rather looking to engage in round 13 from the off tonight at London’s O2.

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Peter Fury Shares Final Thoughts on Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2: I Still Think That

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5 hours ago

October 17, 2026

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Peter Fury Shares Final Thoughts on Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2: "I Still Think That"

Top trainer Peter Fury has offered his expert analysis on the rematch between Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley, believing it is still a 50/50 fight.

Others, meanwhile, will argue that Dubois should be made a considerable favourite, based on how he was able to dismantle Wardley in their first encounter.

In order to do so, the ‘Dynamite’ puncher was compelled to climb off the canvas in rounds one and three, having been put down by blows to the top of his head.

Proceedings then became a little one-sided as Dubois, utilising his fundamentals, managed to score an 11th-round finish with his thudding jab and superior footwork.

Wardley, however, wasted little time before activating the rematch clause in their contract and, in turn, securing the chance to reclaim his WBO title at London’s O2 Arena tomorrow evening.

Many will argue that such a swift turnaround could lead to his downfall while, due to his power and toughness, others would suggest that the 31-year-old is always dangerous, no matter the opponent standing across from him.

As such, coach Fury has told Boxing King Media that, while Dubois is rightfully brimming with confidence, it would be foolish to entirely dismiss Wardley’s attributes.

“I think it’s a great heavyweight fight – Dubois has got heavy hands and a good jab as well, so it’ll be interesting.

“You’ve got to say Wardley’s got it all to do, because the confidence of Dubois will be high. And if Dubois’ super confident, he’s a problem.

“But let’s see – Wardley was able to hurt Dubois early on. I still think that fight is a 50/50 fight.”

If he emerges victorious against Wardley, then Dubois will likely be targeting a unification match with Agit Kabayel or Filip Hrgovic in 2027.

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Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2: Round-by-Round Live Updates and Results

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7 hours ago

October 17, 2026

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Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2: Round-by-Round Live Updates and Results

Daniel Dubois will face Fabio Wardley in a rematch of a heavyweight slugfest from earlier this year, with Dubois defending the WBO heavyweight title he took from Wardley on that night.

Live coverage will kick off at 2 pm ET, and we’ll have results and updates during the four-fight, main card undercard, then live, round-by-round scoring and updates for the main event itself.

How to watch Dubois vs Wardley 2

Start time: 2:00 pm ET for main card, prelims begin at 11:00 am ET

Streaming: DAZN (Ultimate subscription or Pay-Per-View)

PPV Cost: As a standalone, one-off purchase Pay-Per-View, the price is $59.99 (or £24.99). With DAZN’s Ultimate tier, the show is included as part of your subscription.

Location: O2 Arena – London, England