WBO / WBC junior middleweight champion Sebastian Fundora has so far failed to reach an agreement with his WBO mandatory contender, Xander Zayas. WBO president Gustavo Olivieri wrote, "Be advised that the WBO Championships Committee has ruled that purse bids for Fundora vs. Zayas will be conducted this Friday, May 2, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas." Olivieri indicated that the winning purse bid will be split 75% for Fundora and 25% for Zayas. 

 

April 11, 2025: WBO president Gustavo Olivieri wrote, "Fundora/Zayas negotiations - Be advised that Top Rank / PBC have jointly requested an extension of the negotiation period. [The WBO Championship] Committee grants extension until Friday, April 25th, no later than 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)."

 

March 25, 2025: The WBO has designated Puerto Rico's undefeated Xander Zayas as its mandatory challenger in the junior middleweight division, stating "Champion Sebastian Fundora [pictured] must fulfill his WBO mandatory title defense obligation in his next bout against Zayas. Failure to do so will result in [the WBO Championship] Committee proceeding in accordance with WBO rules and regulations. Fundora will not be permitted any intervening bout, the two teams shall commence negotiation immediately to fulfill the title defense pursuing to the WBO rules. They have 20 days to reach an agreement after which a per proceeding will be ordered. If no agreement is reached. The minimum bid under WBO rules is $200,000." Fundora also holds the WBC title, so he has leverage to decline to fight Zayas and still remain WBC champion.