International boxing has an important date this Saturday, October 17 with Sebastian Fundora vs Ermal Hadribeaj, a fight in which the WBC super welterweight world championship will be on the line. The American returns to the ring after defeating Keith Thurman by technical knockout in March.

On the other side will be a challenger who arrives undefeated and with the biggest opportunity of his career. Hadribeaj will look to pull off the upset in Las Vegas, although he will be up against a champion who has a considerable height and experience advantage, but the purse for the Fundora vs Hadribeaj fight is quite substantial. 

What time is the Sebastian Fundora vs Ermal Hadribeaj fight?

The event will take place this Saturday, October 17, 2026 at The Chelsea, inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

The broadcast of the main card is scheduled to begin at 8:00 pm Eastern Time (7:00 pm Central Time and 5:00 pm Pacific Time), while the main event is scheduled to begin around 11:00 pm Eastern Time (10:00 pm Central Time and 8:00 pm Pacific Time), depending on the length of the previous fights.

Where to watch the Sebastian Fundora vs Ermal Hadribeaj fight?

Fans in the United States will be able to follow Fundora vs Hadribeaj live on DAZN and on television via TNT, a platform that will stream the event.

The Sebastian Fundora vs Ermal Hadribeaj fight will have the WBC super welterweight title on the line in a bout scheduled for 12 rounds.

Sebastian Fundora vs Ermal Hadribeaj Fight Card

The event organized by Premier Boxing Champions will feature other notable matchups:

• Sebastian Fundora vs Ermal Hadribeaj: WBC super welterweight title.
• Brandon Figueroa vs Tomoki Kameda: WBA featherweight title.
• Armando Reséndiz vs Koen Mazoudier: super middleweight.
• Jaime Enrique Osuna Díaz vs Cristian Cangelosi: middleweight.
• Marco Romero vs Braulio Matías Ferreira: super middleweight.
• David García vs Ángel Carrillo: featherweight.

Prediction for the Sebastian Fundora vs Ermal Hadribeaj fight

Fundora comes in as a heavy favorite. His 1.97-meter height and approximately 2.03-meter reach represent a considerable physical difference against Hadribeaj, who stands around 1.78 meters.

The prediction points to a Fundora victory by technical knockout in the middle or later rounds. However, Hadribeaj comes in undefeated and could make things difficult for the champion if he manages to close the distance and force him to fight on the inside.

Sebastian Fundora vs Ermal Hadribeaj Odds

The lines vary depending on the sportsbook. One of the available references has Fundora at around -1250, while Hadribeaj is listed at +700 and the draw at +900.

These odds reflect the champion’s status as a heavy favorite, although they may change before the start.

What is Sebastian Fundora's record?

• 24 wins
• 1 loss
• 1 draw
• 16 K.O.

What is Ermal Hadribeaj's record?

• 23 wins
• 0 losses
• 1 draw
• 8 K.O.

The physical advantages and experience of Sebastian Fundora place him in a privileged position, but a victory for Hadribeaj would completely change the landscape of the 154-pound division. For the champion, retaining the belt could bring him closer to a future unification fight, with Jaron “Boots” Ennis among the names appearing on the horizon.