The highly anticipated battle between Sebastian Fundora and Jorge Cota may not have lasted long, but it certainly lived up to the promised intensity. The 6-feet-6 Fundora and Cota wasted no time engaging in a fierce exchange as their 12-round, 154-pound bout kicked off at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Despite the absence of knockdowns in the three-plus rounds, Fundora's superior height and reach eventually took a toll on the valiant Cota. With a barrage of powerful blows, Fundora managed to weaken Cota, leading to a stoppage by referee Ray Corona in the fourth round, much to the protest of the battered and bloodied Cota. The fight was halted at 2:35 of the fourth round on the undercard of the Andy Ruiz Jr.-Chris Arreola matchup.
The 23-year-old Fundora, hailing from Coachella, California, has extended his undefeated streak to four wins since his 10-round split draw with Jamontay Clark in August 2019. In contrast, the 33-year-old Cota from Los Mochis, Mexico, experienced his fourth knockout defeat in his 11-year, 35-fight professional career.
Originally scheduled for December 5 in Arlington, Texas, the Fundora-Cota showdown was postponed due to Cota contracting COVID-19 during training. Fundora seized the opportunity to showcase his skills against late replacement Habib Ahmed in a second-round technical knockout on the Errol Spence Jr.-Danny Garcia undercard.
Fundora's right hook found its mark in the fourth round, paving the way for a relentless assault on Cota. Despite Cota's attempts to fight back, referee Corona intervened, ending the bout.
Fundora demonstrated his dominance in the third round with precise body shots and well-timed head blows. The second round witnessed Fundora overwhelming Cota in the corner, unleashing a flurry of punches. The fast-paced and action-packed first round set the tone for the entire bout, with both fighters landing numerous impactful punches.
From the outset, Cota adopted a southpaw stance, responding to Fundora's left hand with effective counterattacks. The opening round saw an exchange of powerful blows, with Fundora landing a straight left and Cota countering with a left hook and left uppercut.
In summary, although the Fundora-Cota showdown was relatively brief, it delivered on the promised intensity, showcasing Fundora's growing prowess in the ring and marking another setback for the resilient Cota in his professional journey.
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