Sebastian Fundora’s sister, Gabriela Fundora, is following in his footsteps and becoming a potential sibling in a boxing combination. The brother-sister team is making waves with their incredible talent and countless successes. This is not surprising given their sporting experience. Sebastian Fundora, an American professional boxer, has attracted widespread attention for his excellent abilities on the field.
The boxer made his professional debut in September 2016, defeating Jose Cardenas by knockout in the first round. He went on to go 12-0 over the next three years. Furthermore, the pro held the interim WBC middleweight title from April 2022 to April 2023. Unfortunately, he lost the championship in his second WBC interim defense against Brian Mendoza. Furthermore, the 1-year-old champion has fought 22 times and has an excellent record of 20-2. Given his record, The Ring Magazine ranks him as the third best current light middleweight fighter.
Sister of Sebastian Fundora Gabriella Fundora
Gabriela Fundora, an American professional boxer born on March 29, 2003, competes in the flyweight category. She and her brothers started boxing at the age of six, training under their father. Gabriela, on the other hand, became one of the most decorated fighters in the history of women’s boxing. During her amateur career, she won multiple regional and national titles, including the 2017 USA Junior National Championship. She stands 5ft 9in and currently holds the IBF Interim Flyweight Championship, as well as the WBC Latin American and Youth Championship titles.
Sebastian Fundora with his sister Gabriela Fundora
Furthermore, Ring magazine declared her the current best fly fighter in the category. Given her success, Gabriela credits her brother as her biggest source of motivation and support. Her brother is very pleased with his younger sister’s achievements.
“My brother is someone I look up to, not only in boxing but also in life. So being with him keeps our family together and keeps me humble,” she once said.
All about Boxer family life
The Fundora family has a long history of involvement in boxing. Each member of the family proudly wore the gloves, passing on the family history. Both his parents were famous boxers. They were the ones who nurtured and encouraged their children’s early interest in boxing. The boxer has a mixed ethnic origin, his father is Cuban and his mother is Mexican.
Sebastian’s father, Freddy Sr., takes the most credit for his son’s accomplishments, as he mentored and coached him. When Sebastian was nine years old, his family moved from Florida to Coachella, California in search of better opportunities. His father eventually established a family boxing facility in Coachella, where he trained other fighters, including his own children. Sebastian’s mother, Monique, was also a constant source of encouragement and advice for the children. Sebastian’s parents have five more children.
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