Keith Thurman Withdraws from Tim Tszyu Fight, Sebastian Fundora Steps In
Keith Thurman's much-anticipated return to the ring is postponed due to a bicep injury, with Sebastian Fundora replacing him in the March 30 bout against Tim Tszyu.
- Keith Thurman was set to make his first appearance in the ring since 2022 against Tim Tszyu, but has withdrawn due to a bicep injury.
- Sebastian Fundora will replace Thurman and challenge Tim Tszyu for his WBO junior middleweight title on March 30.
- Thurman's injury was confirmed after an MRI, putting his comeback and a potential future match with Terence Crawford on hold.
- Tszyu, the undefeated WBO junior middleweight champion, had a stellar 2023, securing multiple wins and being elevated to champion status.
- Fundora last fought in April, losing to Mendoza and his WBC interim junior middleweight title, marking a significant step up to face Tszyu.