…and after she dethroned the IBF flyweight titleholder with a fifth-round knockout. (Images by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy Promotions)
IBF feminine flyweight titleholder Gabriela Fundora has signed a co-promotional take care of Golden Boy Promotions, it was introduced Tuesday.
Fundora (12-0, 5 knockouts) of Coachella, Calif. can also be promoted by Sampson Boxing, which additionally handles the profession of her brother, junior middleweight contender Sebastian Fundora.
The 21-year-old southpaw Fundora is slated to make the primary protection of her belt on Jan. 27 towards former novice star Christina Cruz (6-0) at Footprint Middle in Phoenix, Ariz. The battle shall be broadcast dwell on DAZN as a part of the Jaime Munguia vs. John Ryder card.
“I’m prepared and ready for my first title protection and I really feel like nothing can cease me from profitable,” mentioned Fundora, who received the title on October 21 with a fifth spherical KO of Arely Mucino. “Christina Cruz is an efficient fighter, however I’m constructing my legacy as a champion and nobody can cease me.”
“We had been blown away by Gabriela’s efficiency in October, and are proud to have yet one more world champion preventing below the Golden Boy banner,” provides Oscar De La Hoya, Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy Promotions. “At simply 21 years outdated, the sky’s the restrict for her and I totally anticipate her to ship a knockout efficiency in Phoenix on January 27.”
“Gabriela Fundora is a tremendous expertise who works continuous within the gymnasium to succeed in her goals,” mentioned co-promoter Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing. “They are saying when you win a championship, confidence makes you a good higher fighter, which is unhealthy information for Christina Cruz. I’m trying ahead to a sensational efficiency from boxing’s latest feminine star, ‘Candy Poison,’ Gabriela Fundora.”