Gabriela Fundora

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Gabriela Fundora
Born
Gabriela Diana Fundora

(2002-03-29) March 29, 2002 (age 22)
Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
Other namesSweet Poison
Statistics
Weight(s) Flyweight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach69 in (175 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights16
Wins15
Wins by KO7
No contests1

Gabriela Fundora (born March 29, 2002) is an American professional boxer, who has held the undisputed flyweight title since November 2024, having held the IBF title since October 2023 and the WBA, WBC and WBO titles since November 2024. At 22 years old, she became the youngest ever undisputed boxing world champion across divisions and gender in the four belt era.

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Professional career

IBF Flyweight Champion

Fundora vs. Mucino

Fundora turned professional in 2021 and compiled a record of 12-0 with 1 no contest before defeating Arely Muciño, to win the IBF flyweight title on October 21, 2023 in Inglewood, California. [1] [2]

Fundora vs. Cruz

On January 27, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona, Fundora defeated Christina Cruz via 10th-round TKO and made the first successful defense of her IBF flyweight title. [3] [4] [5]

Fundora vs. Asenjo

On August 10, 2024 at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas, Fundora defeated Daniela Asenjo by unanimous decision and made the second successful defense of her IBF flyweight title. [6] [7]

Fundora vs. Alaniz

Fundora was scheduled to face Gabriela Celeste Alaniz for the undisputed flyweight title in Las Vegas on November 2, 2024. [8] [9] She won the fight by TKO in the seventh round. [10] [11] [12]

Awards

Fundora was named 2024 female boxer of the year by both The Ring [13] and ESPN. [14]

Professional boxing record

16 fights15 wins0 losses
By knockout70
By decision80
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
16Win15–0 (1) Gabriela Celeste Alaniz TKO7 (10)2024-11-02 The Theater at Virgin Hotels, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained IBF flyweight title;
Won WBA, WBC, WBO & The Ring flyweight titles
15Win14–0 (1) Daniela Asenjo UD10 (10)2024-08-10 Michelob Ultra Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained IBF flyweight title
14Win13–0 (1)Christina CruzTKO10 (10)2024-01-27 Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.Retained IBF flyweight title
13Win12–0 (1) Arely Muciño KO5 (10)2023-10-21 Kia Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Won IBF flyweight title
12Win11–0 (1)Maria Micheo SantizoUD8 (8)2023-04-08Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.
11Win10–0 (1)Tania Garcia HernandezUD10 (10)2023-02-23Sala de Armas, Mexico City, MexicoWon vacant WBC Youth flyweight title
10Win9–0 (1)Naomi Arellano ReyesUD10 (10)2022-10-08Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.Won vacant WBC Latino flyweight title
9Win8–0 (1)Lucia Hernandez NunezUD8 (8)2022-07-28 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
8Win7–0 (1)Rubi Marisol Molina SanchezTKO2 (8)2022-04-29Arena Neza, Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico
7Win6–0 (1)Estrella ValverdeTKO2 (6)2022-02-26Domo Deportivo Metropolitano, Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico
6Win5–0 (1)Nataly DelgadoUD8 (8)2022-01-14Centro de Convenciones Vasco Núñez de Balboa, Panama City, Panama
5NC4–0 (1)Alejandra Soto MartinezNC1 (6)2021-10-23Salon 3 Coronas, La Paz, Mexico
4Win4–0Jessica Martinez CastilloRTD4 (6)2021-09-25Gym Pelon Benitez, San Martín Texmelucan, Mexico
3Win3–0Karol Mazariegos GonzalezTKO1 (4)2021-08-21Big Punch Arena, Tijuana, Mexico
2Win2–0Indeya SmithUD4 (4)2021-07-03Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.
1Win1–0Jazmin ValverdeUD4 (4)2021-05-15 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.

Personal life

Fundora's brother Sebastian Fundora is also a professional boxer. [15]

See also

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References

  1. ↑ "Gabriela Fundora stops Arely Mucino, wins first world title". ESPN. 22 October 2023. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  2. ↑ Akopyan, Manouk (21 October 2023). "Gabriela Fundora Dominates Arely Mucino To Win IBF Flyweight Title via 5th Round Stoppage". BoxingScene.com.
  3. ↑ Idec, Keith (27 January 2024). "Gabriela Fundora Surges in Second Half, Gets TKO of Christina Cruz To Retain IBF Title". BoxingScene.com.
  4. ↑ Iskenderov, Parviz (28 January 2024). "Gabriela Fundora retains title via stoppage against Christina Cruz". FIGHTMAG.
  5. ↑ Morilla, Diego (28 January 2024). "Gabriela Fundora stops Christina Cruz, Alan Picasso outpoints Erick Cruz". The Ring.
  6. ↑ Iskenderov, Parviz (11 August 2024). "Gabriela Fundora bests Daniela Asenjo to retain title, wants to fight Gabriela Alaniz". FIGHTMAG.
  7. ↑ Wilson Jr, Michael (11 August 2024). "Gabriela Fundora Washes Daniela Asenjo In IBF Belt Defense!". 3Kings Boxing WorldWide®.
  8. ↑ Iskenderov, Parviz (3 October 2024). "Gabriela Fundora vs Gabriela Celeste Alaniz lands on Schofield-Giron undercard". FIGHTMAG.
  9. ↑ Stumberg, Patrick (2 October 2024). "Floyd Schofield vs Rene Tellez Giron and Gabriela Fundora vs Gabriela Celeste Alaniz planned for November 2nd". Bad Left Hook.
  10. ↑ Iskenderov, Parviz (3 November 2024). "Gabriela Fundora drops & stops Gabriela Celeste Alaniz to land undisputed title". FIGHTMAG.
  11. ↑ W, Mike (3 November 2024). "Fundora Overwhelms Alaniz To Become Undisputed Champion!". 3Kings Boxing WorldWide®.
  12. ↑ Ketelle, Lucas (2 November 2024). "'Golden Girl' Gabriela Fundora becomes boxing's youngest undisputed champ". BoxingScene.com.
  13. ↑ "The Ring's Female Fighter Of The Year For 2024: Gabriela Fundora". The Ring. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
  14. ↑ "Boxing's best of 2024: Fighters, fights, KO, upset and more". ESPN. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
  15. ↑ "For Gabriela Fundora, boxing is a family affair". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Viviana Ruiz Corredor 		WBC Latino
flyweight champion
October 8, 2022 – October 21, 2023
Won world title		Vacant
Vacant
Title last held by
Arely Valente 		WBC Youth
flyweight champion
February 23, 2023 – October 21, 2023
Won world title		Vacant
Title next held by
Alexas Kubicki
World boxing titles
Preceded by IBF flyweight champion
October 21, 2023 – present		Incumbent
Preceded by WBA flyweight champion
November 2, 2024 – present
WBC flyweight champion
November 2, 2024 – present
WBO flyweight champion
November 2, 2024 – present
The Ring flyweight champion
November 2, 2024 – present
Inaugural champion Undisputed flyweight champion
November 2, 2024 – present
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