WBO to Order Fundora vs. Crawford Fight Next Week, Title Expected to Be Vacated

In a move that has been anticipated since last Saturday’s upset victory, WBO president Paco Valcarcel has confirmed that his organization will order WBC/WBO junior middleweight champion Sebastian Fundora to defend against mandatory challenger Terence Crawford next week. This news has sent shockwaves through the boxing world, as it sets up a potential clash between two of the sport’s rising stars.

With his impressive win over Tim Tszyu, Fundora captured the WBO’s belt and solidified his position as one of the top fighters in the division. However, the WBO only has control over their own belt, meaning that Fundora is free to vacate it and pursue other opportunities. And it seems that is exactly what he plans to do.

According to sources close to Fundora, he is eyeing a potential showdown with WBC champion Errol Spence Jr. or mandatory challenger Serhii Bohachuk. Both of these fights would offer Fundora a bigger payday and a chance to solidify his status as a top fighter in the division.

On the other hand, Crawford is left in a difficult position. Despite being the WBO’s mandatory challenger, he is not in a position to force a title shot against Fundora. And even if the WBO orders the fight, it is likely that Fundora will vacate the belt, leaving Crawford with a less desirable fight against Josh Kelly.

But Crawford is not one to back down from a challenge. He has already expressed his desire to fight Fundora and prove that he is still one of the top fighters in the division. And with the WBO title on the line, this fight would have added significance for both fighters.

However, Fundora’s promoter Sampson Lewkowicz has already revealed that his fighter’s next fight will be against former unified welterweight champion Spence. This is a fight that would offer Fundora a huge payday and a chance to prove himself against one of the biggest names in the sport.

With both fighters eyeing bigger opportunities, it seems that the WBO title will be vacated and the fight between Fundora and Crawford will not happen. But for boxing fans, the potential matchup between these two rising stars is one that will continue to generate excitement and anticipation.

Kosport Magazine’s Take

The WBO’s decision to order the Fundora vs. Crawford fight next week has set the stage for a potential clash between two of the sport’s most promising fighters. However, it seems that Fundora will vacate the belt and pursue other opportunities, leaving Crawford with a less desirable fight. But with both fighters eyeing bigger challenges, the potential matchup between Fundora and Crawford will continue to generate excitement and anticipation in the boxing world.