Gabriela Fundora Vs. Marilyn Badillo Fight Card
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 02: Gabriela Fundora poses after defeating Gabriela Alaniz in a fight ... More at The Theater on November 02, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Cris Esqueda/)
Gabriela Fundora puts her undisputed flyweight title on the line against Marilyn Badillo this weekend in Oceanside, California. Fundora, currently the youngest undisputed champion in boxing at 22, sports a 15-0 record, while her opponent, the 25-year-old Marilyn Badillo, comes into the event at 19-0-1. Below, we look at the main event and the rest of the Fundora vs. Badillo fight card, which is a Golden Boy Promotions event.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 02: Gabriela Fundora knocks down Gabriela Alaniz during a fight at The ... More Theater on November 02, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Cris Esqueda/)
Gabriela Fundora (15-0-0-1 with seven knockouts) turned pro in 2021. In her first three years of activity, Fundora went 11-0-0-1. In her 13th fight, Fundora captured the IBF flyweight title with a knockout of Arely Muciño. She defended that title in January 2024 with a TKO over Christina Cruz. A second title defense came in August of that year when Fundora picked up a unanimous decision over Daniela Asenjo.
That win earned Fundora a date with WBC, WBA, and WBO 112-pound titleholder Gabriela Celeste Alaniz in November 2024 at The Theater at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas.
Fundora, who had a pronounced height and reach advantage over Alaniz. She used those physical assets well, keeping her opponent at distance. While Alaniz tried to use her speed and movement to close distance and score, Fundora's reach and power made things difficult for Alaniz.
In the end, Fundora scored the seventh-round TKO victory to claim the undisputed flyweight title.
Marilyn Badillo (19-0-1 with three knockouts) has been a pro since October 2017. In March 2024, Badillo defeated Tania Garcia Hernandez to become the WBC international flyweight champ. She defended that crown in July 2024 with a win over Alma Meraz Rodriguez via unanimous decision. Badillo's most recent outing was a December 2024 triumph over Graciela Cortes Aguilar.
Fundora is the No. 1 ranked flyweight according to ESPN, while Badillo checks in at No. 3 in the division.
Fundora is the younger sister of Sebastian Fundora, who holds the WBC and WBO light middleweight titles. He is coming off a defense of those belts, beating Chordale Booker by TKO in March of this year.
"My last fight, I made history as the youngest undisputed champion in the world,' said Fundora. 'I am excited to make history again, this time defending my undisputed status against the very hungry Badillo. This is my first main event, and I can't wait to show the world all the hard work Team Fundora puts in to be the best.'
'I worked hard to earn my spot to challenge for this undisputed championship,' said Badillo. 'I am excited to make my U.S. debut and make waves in women's boxing.'
Gabriela Fundora vs Marilyn Badillo: Flyweight, for the undisputed title
Charles Conwell v Jorge Garcia: Super welterweight
Tristan Kalkreuth vs TBA: Cruiserweight
Joel Iriarte vs Marcos Jimenez: Welterweight
Ruslan Abdullaev vs TBA: Super lightweight
Date: Saturday, April 19
Time: 9.00pm ET
How to Watch: DAZN
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