LAS VEGAS – February 25, 2025 – Unified WBC and WBO Super Welterweight World Champion Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora and top contender Chordale Booker previewed their showdown during a virtual press conference Tuesday before they headline PBC Championship Boxing on Prime Video on Saturday, March 22 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
Also previewing their upcoming matchups were rising Mexican star Jesus Ramos Jr., who will be fighting in the co-main event on March 22, as well as U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha, who will be competing in the 10-round opening bout at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
The event will stream exclusively on Prime Video for all Prime members in the United States and select countries. Join today or start a free 30-day trial to catch the championship card.
Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions, Sampson Boxing and Mayweather Promotions, are on sale now at AXS.com.
Here is what the fighters had to say Tuesday:
SEBASTIAN FUNDORA
“Things change all the time. Opponents fall through. Events fall through. With Booker, we’ve been training hard to have our first defense of our unified titles.
“I will do what I always do. We’re all professional boxers trying to achieve world championship status. I’m here now. There were a couple obstacles along the way, but I’ll continue to do what I do and train hard to do well.
“Watching my sister dominate her division is a blessing. We both train at the same time and put in the hard work. Seeing her do that is a dream come true – through her actions – but it was in my eyes as well.
“I have to do what I always do: win and put on a great performance and do my job like always.
“Errol Spence or Terence Crawford fights are always open. I’d love to fight either of them. This division is stacked, so I’m excited for whoever we fight next as well.”
CHORDALE BOOKER
“He has the most unique height and reach ever in the division, so we’re bringing in tall sparring and punching higher on the bag. That’s an awkward motion in boxing, punching that high.
“I’ve watched his fights because I want to see what he’s good at and what shots he likes to throw. I’m prepared to do whatever it takes to win. Contrary to what the fans believe, that I’m just showing up, I’m here to win. I take risks. That’s why I have a loss, because I went up to 160.
“This fight is for the history books. This is a dream come true. To be able to fight for a world title is amazing, and on Amazon Prime! Every time I think about it, it gives me chills. I worked so hard and finally we are here.
“There’s nothing bigger I could do. At this moment in my life, I have no kids or wife, so there’s no bigger thing I could do for my own personal goals than win this world title. This is the best thing I could do, and it would mean everything to me and my community. To go back as a world champion, there would be nothing I couldn’t get done for the youth of Stamford, CT.”
JESUS RAMOS JR.
“I’m blessed with this opportunity to be back. I’m happy I was able to take this fight. I had no injuries in my previous fight and nothing to worry about. I’m happy to be stepping back in the ring so soon.
“I’m looking more for KOs (after the decision loss to Erickson Lubin). Not every fighter will be knocked out, but on my side, I will make sure I try very hard to get them out of there. There are fighters tougher than others, but I’m trying my hardest and preparing for every fight to be aggressive enough to get them out of there.
“The winner of the main event is the fight I want after this.
“My family makes a huge difference. I was able to train beside my uncle (Abel Ramos) when he was getting ready for Mario Barrios. It motivated me. He’s in the gym with me right now. I use that energy he brings. He’s a hard worker and very determined. I look over and see him working hard and it motivates me and pushes me even harder.
“I know he’s coming to fight, so fans can expect a great fight from both of us. I’m coming off a win and I plan on keeping relevant and keeping my name out there, hopefully with a huge knockout to make a statement. Salgado is going to bring it, so hopefully it’s fireworks. I’m excited to go out and get another knockout on March 22.”
TERRELL GAUSHA
“I just have to go out there and be myself. I’ve fought everybody in the division. Of course, I’m moving up to 160, but I’ve got a lot of experience. So I’ll use that to my favor. I’ll fight anybody. I just love to fight, so it’s a good opportunity. I’ve seen him fight a few times when we fought on the same cards. He’s young, so I’ll go out there and use my skills and experience.
“I never look at being a gatekeeper or stuff like that, but at the same time, I realize where I’m at. I’ve fought five southpaws, so I’m no stranger to them. I fought one of the best in Erislandy Lara. I’ll just go out there and do what I do. I’ve been at this stage before. It’s more pressure on him, and a step up for him.
“I don’t look past Elijah Garcia because he’s young and hungry. He likes to bring pressure, so I’ve been training really hard to keep my pace and do what I have to do and be ready 100%. That’s what fans want to see. They want to see good fights, so that’s my job and I’m ready for this.
“This is a good fight for me that will really establish me at 160. This will put me in a good place for a world title. I still want to fight people like Erislandy Lara and get some redemption, but my job is to worry about Elijah Garcia first and then we get the big fights. It’s not about just winning, it’s about how you win, if you dominate or sit them down.
“Expect me to go out there and be dominant. A lot of times styles make fights. This fight will bring the best out of me because he’s young and I like people who put pressure on and throw a lot of punches. That gives me the opportunity to land my counter punches. This fight will prove I’m still a big player in the game.”
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ABOUT FUNDORA VS. BOOKER
Fundora vs. Booker will see unified WBC and WBO Super Welterweight World Champion Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora step into the ring to make the first defense of his world titles as he takes on top contender Chordale Booker headlining PBC Championship Boxing on Prime Video action Saturday, March 22 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
In the co-main event, rising Mexican star Jesus Ramos Jr. will battle all-action contender Kevin Salgado in a 10-round all-Mexican super welterweight showdown, plus exciting rising middleweight contender Elijah Garcia duels veteran contender and U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha in the 10-round opening bout.
The event will begin at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, with the action streaming exclusively on Prime Video for all Prime members in the United States and select countries. Join today or start a free 30-day trial to catch the championship card.
Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions, Sampson Boxing and Mayweather Promotions, are on sale now at AXS.com.
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