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Al Bernstein questions the title of Keith Thurman against Sebastian Fund.

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Veteran commentator Al Bernstein expressed the disappointment that Keith Thurman received the title of champion of WBC Junior Middle champion Sebastian Funda on October 25 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Veteran’s commentator view

Bernstein, who has been giving boxing since 45 years since 1980, says that he does not like this 36-year-old Thuman, has a chance to fight for the title against the fund after just one fight in the 154-pound league against Brock Jarvis at the beginning of this year on March 12.

Al states that he would prefer to see how one of the best pretenders in the top 12 received the title shot against the fund (23-1-1, 15 KO). Former WBA and WBC Thurman (31-1, 23 Kos) master only once in the last three years from 2022. Keith won the ranking No. 8 from WBC thanks to the victory in the third round over Jarvis in March in Sydney, Australia.

Why is the duel

“The Fundor defends its 154-pound title against Thurman, who had only one fight for 154 pounds. Of course, he had long sections of inactivity over the years and is 36 years aged,” said Al Bernstein to do it Salita promotions canal. “This match is in this sense. There are many good 154-pounds who could get this title.”

Bernstein does not mention any of the pretenders that in his opinion he deserves Thurman more in ranking No. 8

Funder vs. Thurman will be a header for the Premier Boxing Champions PPV in Prime Video on October 25. Because PBC made this Pay-Per-View event, it was critical to have A proven entity with success sell.

Thurman was involved in four successful PPV events in his career:

  • Shawn Porter (2016)
  • Danny Garcia (2017)
  • Manny Pacquiao (2019)
  • Mario Barrios (2022)

A matter for other pretenders

“One of my animals is fighters who jump into the division and are there for a minute or two in the division in which there are really good fighters,” said Bernstein. “There are a lot of other warriors who could have this title. I understand that the fund fought with a fairly arduous board and created a must defend the title just before it against it [Tim] Tsyzu. “

The fund repeated arduous fights since 2021 among these fighters:

– April tziu x 2
– likes Erickson
– Brian Mendoza
– Sergio Garcia
– Carlos Ocampo

The only fight of these six that the fund lost against Mendoza when he was knocked out in the seventh round on April 8, 2023. Sebastian was overtaken by the results 60-54, 59-55 and 60-54 at the time of detention.

Business justification PBC

“I understand why they would like to take this celebrated warrior [Thurman]Who is good in promoting fights, just like Keith Thurman and creates this duel, “said Bernstein.” In this case, with all the good 154-pound there, it seems to me that someone else in the top ten or even in the top 12 may find a way to this duel.

“It can be a great fight. Maybe it will be a great duel in the ring. If so, it will entertain boxing fans. But for me I would prefer to see one of these 154-pushes”, Bernstein.

Last updated 21.08.2025

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Dalton Smith vs Alberto Puello Live Results: Sheffield Showdown Highlights

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Dalton Smith vs Alberto Puello Live Results: Sheffield Showdown Highlights

LIVE COVERAGE

World Boxing News provides live results and a live scorecards from The Belt Collector at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield, England, on Saturday, October 24, as Dalton Smith faces Alberto Puello in a WBC super lightweight world title clash.

Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing promotes the event, which is broadcast live on DAZN.

Smith enters with an unbeaten 19-0 record, while Puello brings a 25-1 record into the twelve-round main event.

The supporting card features Giorgio Visioli against Maxi Hughes for the vacant WBC International Silver lightweight title, alongside Shannon Ryan’s clash with Emma Dolan for the British, Commonwealth and IBF Inter-Continental super flyweight titles.

Edward Hardy, Joe Hayden, Leo Atang, Chris Mulunda and debutant Divine Omojor are also scheduled to appear.

The live scorecard for Smith vs Puello is scheduled for around 22.30 ring walks.


Live Results

All times are BST.

18:10

Middleweight Chris Mulunda remained undefeated at 5-0 with a six-round points win over Harley Collison. The result was never in doubt.

17:36

Dave Allen charge Joe Hayden slugged it out with Will Harrison over eight rounds before scoring a decisive decision in the opener. Hayden dropped Harrison in the first round and displayed the superior skill set to take the victory on the cards and move to 25-0.


Remaining Bouts

WBC World Super Lightweight Title — 12 Rounds

Dalton Smith (19-0) vs Alberto Puello (25-1)

Vacant WBC International Silver Lightweight Title — 10 Rounds

Giorgio Visioli (11-0) vs Maxi Hughes (29-9-2)

British, Commonwealth and IBF Inter-Continental Super Flyweight Titles — 10 Rounds

Shannon Ryan (11-1) vs Emma Dolan (9-1)

Featherweight — 8 Rounds

Edward Hardy (8-0) vs Diego Alberto Ruiz (28-15-1)

Heavyweight — 6 Rounds

Leo Atang (8-0) vs Jonathan Exequiel Vergara (9-4)

Cruiserweight — 4 Rounds

Divine Omojor (professional debut) vs Goran Kozul (8-12)


TV Coverage

The Belt Collector is available to watch live on DAZN, with Dalton Smith and Alberto Puello headlining the Sheffield event.

Follow WBN’s live boxing coverage throughout the night.


About the Author

Phil Jay is the Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News (WBN), a BWAA-acknowledged boxing news website founded in 2010. A veteran boxing reporter with 16 years of experience, he has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives, and reported ringside from major events. His work is published worldwide through WBN and distributed on platforms including Apple News.

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Tim Bradleys Prediction: OShaquie Foster Must Be Perfect to Defeat Emanuel Navarrete in Unification Bout

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Tim Bradley's Prediction: O'Shaquie Foster Must Be Perfect to Defeat Emanuel Navarrete in Unification Bout

Tim Bradley has named his winner for this evening’s O’Shaquie Foster vs Emanuel Navarrete unification battle.

WBC champion Foster collides with WBO and IBF titleholder Navarrete tonight at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.

It brings together the two best 130lb fighters on the planet, with Navarrete having stopped Eduardo Nunez in his last bout back in February, while Foster defeated Ray Ford by majority decision during his most recent action in May.

Speaking to his YouTube channel ahead of the showdown, two-weight world champion Bradley began by breaking down the contest.

“Foster has got his hands full. Navarrete is one of those fighters that has always defied the odds. He’s always done it his way. His way has always been good enough. I think this fight is extremely dangerous for both. Foster definitely has the tools to beat Navarrete and Navarrete has the tools to beat Foster.

“I think Foster has to be perfect, I do. From my experience in calling Navarrete fights and speaking to fighters that have fought him, every fighter has said the same thing. It didn’t matter what weight it was or when they fought, every single fighter has said they have never ever in all their years been hit as hard as Navarrete hit.”

Despite acknowledging the threat that Navarrete possesses, Bradley revealed he is tipping Foster to come out on top.

“My prediction is I’m going with Foster. He’s going to show why he’s pound-for-pound. He is focused now. In the past when he suffered a couple of losses, things weren’t aligned.

“Now he’s got the promotional team, his actual team where he trains with, he’s got that now. He’s got money to pay for the best sparring partners, the best treatment, the best therapy, he has all that now.

“He has fought experienced guys. Guys where he wasn’t the favourite to win. I got him winning this fight but it’s going to be a damn good fight.”

Whoever gets their hand raised in this evening’s fight may look to then target an undisputed showdown with the winner of December’s WBA title clash between Anthony Cacace and Nick Ball, with Cacace having claimed the belt with a victory over Jazza Dickens.

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Tim Bradleys Key Insights on OShaquie Foster vs Emanuel Navarrete Unification: He Must Be Perfect

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"Tim Bradley's Key Insights on O'Shaquie Foster vs Emanuel Navarrete Unification: 'He Must Be Perfect'"

Tim Bradley has named his winner for this evening’s O’Shaquie Foster vs Emanuel Navarrete unification battle.

WBC champion Foster collides with WBO and IBF titleholder Navarrete tonight at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.

It brings together the two best 130lb fighters on the planet, with Navarrete having stopped Eduardo Nunez in his last bout back in February, while Foster defeated Ray Ford by majority decision during his most recent action in May.

Speaking to his YouTube channel ahead of the showdown, two-weight world champion Bradley began by breaking down the contest.

“Foster has got his hands full. Navarrete is one of those fighters that has always defied the odds. He’s always done it his way. His way has always been good enough. I think this fight is extremely dangerous for both. Foster definitely has the tools to beat Navarrete and Navarrete has the tools to beat Foster.

“I think Foster has to be perfect, I do. From my experience in calling Navarrete fights and speaking to fighters that have fought him, every fighter has said the same thing. It didn’t matter what weight it was or when they fought, every single fighter has said they have never ever in all their years been hit as hard as Navarrete hit.”

Despite acknowledging the threat that Navarrete possesses, Bradley revealed he is tipping Foster to come out on top.

“My prediction is I’m going with Foster. He’s going to show why he’s pound-for-pound. He is focused now. In the past when he suffered a couple of losses, things weren’t aligned.

“Now he’s got the promotional team, his actual team where he trains with, he’s got that now. He’s got money to pay for the best sparring partners, the best treatment, the best therapy, he has all that now.

“He has fought experienced guys. Guys where he wasn’t the favourite to win. I got him winning this fight but it’s going to be a damn good fight.”

Whoever gets their hand raised in this evening’s fight may look to then target an undisputed showdown with the winner of December’s WBA title clash between Anthony Cacace and Nick Ball, with Cacace having claimed the belt with a victory over Jazza Dickens.

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