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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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Fury vs Joshua Tickets Now Available for Highly Anticipated British Heavyweight Clash

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World Boxing News has found tickets for Tyson Fury’s long-awaited showdown with Anthony Joshua already being offered online despite no official confirmation that Britain’s biggest heavyweight fight has been signed.

Multiple ticket websites are advertising seats for the proposed contest, one complete with seating plans, pricing and availability, despite no official announcement from either fighter or their promoters.

The listingsfor a November 21 clash at Wembley Stadium have fuelled speculation that Fury and Joshua are finally on course to meet after both returned to winning ways this month.

Fury stopped Mariusz Wach in Thailand before Joshua recovered from two first-round knockdowns to halt Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia.

Ticket Listings Raise Questions

One ticket marketplace is already claiming to be selling secondary seats, while another company is taking registrations despite acknowledging that key details are still to be confirmed.

The sale has naturally sparked excitement among fans desperate to see Britain’s biggest heavyweight rivalry finally settled after years of failed negotiations, retirement announcements and missed opportunities.

However, none of the major parties involved in the negotiations have officially confirmed the contest.

Still Plenty to Be Decided

How tickets can be on sale for a fight that isn’t even confirmed is anyone’s guess. While some websites are already advertising Fury vs. Joshua seats, there’s no guarantee any of the details prove accurate until the fight is officially announced.

The proposed staging also raises questions for one obvious reason: the British weather. Holding the biggest fight in UK boxing outdoors at that time of year would be a significant gamble given how unpredictable conditions can be.

Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn proved a major late-autumn event can work when they fought at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last year. However, Fury vs. Joshua is on another level commercially, and risking Britain’s biggest heavyweight showdown in freezing temperatures or heavy rain would be a bold call.

If the fight does happen on British soil during that period, the safest option would surely be a stadium with a roof. That immediately brings Cardiff’s Principality Stadium into the conversation, offering organisers protection from the elements without taking the event away from British fans.

Even then, there remains a strong belief that the powers behind the event would still prefer the United States.

For now, the appearance of tickets is simply the latest twist in a rivalry that has frustrated British boxing fans for years.

Until Fury, Joshua and the promoters officially announce the fight, supporters should treat any ticket listings as speculative, no matter how convincing they appear.


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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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Heavyweight Shocks Again: Tyson Fury Left Bloodied and Knocked Out Cold

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Otto Wallin, the heavyweight who left Tyson Fury covered in blood and was later stopped by Anthony Joshua, suffered another crushing setback when Vladyslav Sirenko knocked him out cold in the final round of their Zuffa Boxing clash in New York.

Wallin was trailing on all three scorecards before Sirenko landed a devastating right hand followed by a left hook in the closing seconds of the tenth and final round.

The Swedish southpaw crashed to the canvas and remained down long enough for a stretcher to be brought into the ring, although he later sat up and responded to medical staff.

From Tyson Fury Scare To Another Knockout

Wallin’s career has become one of the heavyweight division’s biggest “what if” stories.

In 2019, he came within touching distance of ending Tyson Fury’s unbeaten record after opening a horrific cut above the Briton’s right eye that required 47 stitches. Many believed the contest could have been stopped before Fury battled through to win on points.

Speaking exclusively to World Boxing News three years later, Wallin insisted the fight would have been waved off had the roles been reversed.

“I think the cuts that he had were very bad. He had 47 stitches after the fight. If I had those cuts, the doctors would have stopped the fight, for sure,” Wallin told WBN.

Despite that disappointment, Wallin rebuilt his career by defeating current WBA heavyweight champion Murat Gassiev before earning high-profile clashes with Joshua and Derek Chisora.

His defeat to Joshua ended in a fifth-round stoppage. This latest loss to Sirenko marks the second knockout defeat of Wallin’s career and leaves the 35-year-old facing the toughest questions yet over his future.

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Vladyslav Sirenko Scores Career-Best Win

For Sirenko, the victory represented the biggest win of his professional career.

The Ukrainian improved to 23-1 with 20 knockouts by stopping one of the heavyweight division’s most respected contenders after bouncing back from last year’s defeat to Solomon Dacres.

Wallin once looked destined for another world title opportunity after pushing Fury to the brink and defeating future WBA heavyweight champion Murat Gassiev.

Two knockout defeats later, that dream looks further away than ever.


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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Terence Crawford Declares One Current Fighter Unbeatable: He Will Take Over

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Terence Crawford Declares One Current Fighter Unbeatable: "He Will Take Over"

Terence Crawford believes one man will follow in his footsteps and retire as an unbeaten world champion, essentially becoming a generational great in the process.

‘Bud’ became not only a world champion but a three-division undisputed king, ending his career with a legacy-defining unanimous decision triumph over Canelo Alvarez.

Even before that, Crawford was considered an elite pound-for-pound operator for over a decade, with many believing his most complete performance came against Errol Spence Jr in 2023.

But while the American is perhaps in a class of his own, he nonetheless believes that four-division world champion Shakur Stevenson can achieve a similar degree of success.

The 29-year-old claimed a career-best victory in January, losing just one round as he dethroned Teofimo Lopez with a masterful unanimous decision victory.

Having now signed with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing, though, it remains to be seen whether he defends his WBO super-lightweight title or pursues opportunities elsewhere.

Either way, Crawford has told Fight Hub TV that Stevenson has the mental and physical attributes to remain unbeaten at the highest level.

“I think Shakur [will take over]for sure, Shakur hands down. I think, given the opportunity, he’s going to show the world that he’s the best. His mental, his defense [sets him apart]takes his craft serious. He’s the type of the fighter that you gotta pull out the gym. [Is he beatable?] Not at all. Everybody [is] beatable, but I don’t see nobody beating him.”

Since inking a promotional deal with Zuffa, Stevenson has named Devin Haney and Gervonta Davis as two potential opponents who would cement his greatness.

The slick southpaw could therefore compete anywhere between lightweight and 147lbs, depending on which division offers the most realistic opportunities.

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