Fundora Unfazed By Boots Ennis

“I Don’t Care About Nobody Else”

In the high-stakes world of championship boxing, fighters typically keep a close watch on their top rivals. They attend their fights, sit ringside, and often grab a microphone to build hype for a future showdown. Sebastian Fundora, however, is not a typical fighter. When asked if he had any interest in attending the upcoming bout between potential future opponent Jaron “Boots” Ennis and Josh Kelly, his answer was refreshingly blunt and perfectly encapsulated his unique approach to the sport.

“Because I got to train myself. I don't care about nobody else,” Fundora stated, dismissing the idea of scouting his competition. While he hopes Ennis gets the job done to set up their highly anticipated clash, he’s leaving the outcome to fate. “Boxing's boxing. That happens, right? We can have Kelly win and then I'm fighting Kelly. So, there's no wishing in this part. You just got to see what happens.” This laser-focus on his own preparation over public posturing sets him apart. Don’t expect to see him calling anyone out. “What the hell? Have you ever seen me call out anybody?” he laughed. “The only person I call is my sister. Make me breakfast or something.”

The 50/50 Sticking Point

While Fundora remains focused on the gym, his veteran promoter, Samson Lewkowicz, is more than willing to talk business. When the conversation turned to the financial framework of a Fundora vs. Ennis unification fight, Lewkowicz laid down a firm, non-negotiable term: it must be a 50/50 split. He pushed back against the idea that Ennis, who could potentially hold three belts to Fundora’s two, would deserve a larger share.

“It doesn't make any different because we need each other,” Lewkowicz explained passionately. “You need 50/50 because you want to unify. Doesn't matter how many titles.” He revealed he has already spoken to Ennis’s advisor, making his position clear. If the other side believes they deserve more, Lewkowicz’s response is simple: “It’s no fight.” In a bizarre and memorable aside, the promoter also mentioned another one of his “deals”—that both fighters shave their beards for the bout to ensure they are “clean” and “equal,” a strange but telling glimpse into the unique negotiations that lie ahead.

Family, Redemption, and Moving Forward

Beyond the business of a potential superfight, the interview offered a deeper look into what truly motivates the “Towering Inferno.” His immense pride in his sister, undisputed champion Gabriela Fundora, was evident. He calls her the “best female fighter in the world” and even joked that at this point in their careers, he would happily fight on her undercard. “I will be the co-main,” he clarified with a laugh. “She's undisputed. She's the one… I still got to prove some stuff.”

Fundora also showed he has no intention of looking back. When asked about a potential rematch with Brian Mendoza, the only man to defeat him, he and Lewkowicz were quick to shut it down. “Do you go backwards when you're in the top of the mountain? Or if we continue going up on the mountain?” Fundora asked. “We’re only going forward.” This forward-looking mindset, combined with his dismissal of claims he was rocked in his last bout, paints a picture of a fighter supremely confident in his abilities and his path, unbothered by past stumbles or future opponents. His focus is on the climb, not the noise around it.