Sebastian Fundora beats Ermal Hadribeaj by KO in round 12 at The Fight

Sebastian Fundora knocked out Ermal Hadribeaj in the final round at The Fight, stopping the previously unbeaten Albanian-American with one second remaining in their welterweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">super-welterweight contest. Fundora, who improved to 27-1-1, delivered the finish at 2:59 of round 12 to hand Hadribeaj the first defeat of his professional career. The outcome marked Fundora's first stoppage victory and snapped Hadribeaj's 54-fight unbeaten streak.

How it ended

The finish arrived in the dying seconds of the scheduled 12-rounder, Fundora landing the decisive blow at 2:59 of the final frame. Hadribeaj, who had navigated 11 rounds without serious trouble, was caught as the bell loomed and could not recover. The knockout ended what had been a closely contested affair and gave Fundora the most dramatic finish of his career to date.

Updated records

• Sebastian Fundora — 27-1-1 (1 KO)
• Ermal Hadribeaj — 54-1-1

What's next

Fundora's record now stands at 27-1-1 with his first knockout win, positioning him as a live contender in the welterweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">super-welterweight division after halting a 54-fight unbeaten run. Hadribeaj drops to 54-1-1 and faces the task of rebuilding momentum following his first professional loss. Both fighters will assess their options in a competitive weight class before committing to next moves.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Sebastian Fundora vs Ermal Hadribeaj?

Sebastian Fundora defeated Ermal Hadribeaj by KO in round 12 at The Fight.

How did Sebastian Fundora vs Ermal Hadribeaj end?

The fight ended by KO in round 12 at 2:59.

What's Sebastian Fundora's record now?

Sebastian Fundora now stands at 27-1-1 (1 KO).

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