Super welterweight boxer Brian Mendoza secured a stunning win and claimed an interim title with one of the knockouts of the year. Despite losing every round up to the seventh, Mendoza unleashed a brutal combination of punches that sent the previously undefeated Sebastian Fundora crashing to the canvas.
Going into the fight for the interim WBC title, the undefeated Fundora was the favorite, having won all 21 of his previous bouts. He was facing Mendoza, who had only suffered two losses in his career, and dominated the early rounds, winning every one of the opening six rounds.
However, in the seventh round, Mendoza turned the tables and delivered a stunning knockout punch that sent Fundora reeling. The underdog landed two huge blows that left Fundora staggering, and then finished him off with a final devastating punch that sent him crashing to the mat.
Victor speaks after the fight
After the fight, Mendoza spoke about his incredible win, saying “I never quit, I kept going. You can beat me all you want, but if you don’t kill me, I’m coming back.” He thanked Fundora for taking the fight, despite the risk, and added “This is my moment, this is my time. I predicted everything that was going to happen in my past two fights and how they were going to end and everything.”
Mendoza also spoke about his never-say-die attitude, saying “I started losing a couple of rounds, but I didn’t care. You’ll never see me give up. I would’ve given up years ago when I took some losses. I kept on sparring, and look at me now.” The 29-year-old also paid tribute to his opponents, saying “They didn’t kill me in my career, and it’s too late now. I’m getting better each time.”
The beauty of combat sports
The fight between Mendoza and Fundora is another example of the beauty of combat sports, where anything can happen in a moment. It also highlights the importance of determination and perseverance in the face of adversity, as Mendoza refused to give up despite being behind in the fight.
Brian Mendoza’s upset victory over Sebastian Fundora with a seventh-round KO will go down as one of the most memorable fights of the year. Mendoza’s never-say-die attitude paid off, as he refused to give up and ultimately emerged victorious. The fight is a reminder that in combat sports, anything can happen, and the underdog always has a chance to pull off a stunning upset.
