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Junior middleweight contender Erickson ‘The Hammer’ Lubin 24-1 (17) is heading into one of the toughest bouts of his career when he takes on Sebastian ‘The Towering Inferno’ Fundora 18-0-1 (12) at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 9.
The all-southpaw battle will see Orlando, Florida’s Lubin give up eight inches in height against the slender man who boxes out of Coachella, California.
Lubin has had a terrific career to date, claiming the scalps of Jeison Rosario, Terrell Gausha and Nathaniel Gallimore in his last three bouts. The only blemish on his resume was a first-round knockout loss to Jermell Charlo in October 2017 in a battle for the WBC 154-pound crown when he was arguably being moved too quickly.
Fundora promises to present a stern challenge. Despite his length, he enjoys fighting on the inside and both his body and chin have so far shown to be durable.
Lubin says he is more than up for the challenge.
“This is the next step in my career to secure my shot at the title, so I took my training to the next level,” Lubin said.
“I moved my whole camp to Las Vegas to avoid all distractions. This is a career-defining moment for me and a chance for me to rewrite history after my first world title fight.
“I want to be a world champion and to do that, I must sacrifice some of my comforts. My trainer Kevin Cunningham has also made some major additions to my training regimen and the hard work will be on display when I step in the ring.
“I think he’s a very tough challenge for anybody in the division. He comes to fight and is always in tremendous shape.
“Fundora is tall and rangy but likes to fight in close quarters, which should make for a fan-friendly and exciting fight. I’m in the best shape of my life and I know he’s going to be at his best for this fight. On April 9, I will not be denied.
“I have worked hard, taken on tough opponents and climbed back to where I once was, and the WBC noticed what I did. By doing that, I am now able to take the next step to fulfill my dream when I started – which is becoming a world champion.
“Nothing in boxing is given to any fighter and to become a world champion I must face one of the best emerging fighters in boxing. I’m ready!
“Fighting on a premier network like Showtime, in the fight capital of the world, is a dream come true. I grew up watching fights on Showtime on Saturday night and now a new generation of young fighters will see me in that position.
“If ever I need motivation, thinking about this situation gives me all the motivation I need. I won’t say I made it, but it truly shows me that with hard work, anything is possible.”
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