3<\/p>\n Fundora and Thurman’s battle is now set to feature on the Pacquiao billCredit: Getty<\/p>\n It is believed he will take on Rolly Romero, albeit there is set to be turbulence in negotiations<\/a> with the champion forced to defend his WBA welterweight world title elsewhere.<\/p>\n Nonetheless ‘Pac Man’s return is still being eyed for this date, having already been delayed from December.<\/p>\n And it is believed that the undercard is already being plotted, four months away from the show.<\/p>\n WBC super-welterweight champion Fundora was set to defend his title on a pay-per-view bill against 36-year-old Thurman on October 25.<\/p>\n But the 6ft 5ins divisional king was forced to withdraw after suffering a hand injury.<\/p>\n As a result, the bout is now being explored as a chief support to Pacquiao, which would make it a huge night of boxing in Sin City.<\/p>\n It will be a huge opportunity for both fighters, who were feared to miss out on a bout altogether after it was postponed at short notice.<\/p>\n The story behind Fundora vs Thurman<\/p>\n Thurman has fought just three times since 2019 but finds himself on the brink of a huge shot at world glory again.<\/p>\n The veteran took a break from the sport at the end of that year after suffering a defeat to Pacquiao by split decision.<\/p>\n Three years later, he tried and successfully defeated Mario Barrios, but ultimately took a three year hiatus from the sport.<\/p>\n 3<\/p>\n Thurman has a famous history with Pacquiao, losing to the legend six years agoCredit: Getty<\/p>\n After another three year break, Thurman finally announced his return, comfortably beating Brock Jarvis with a routine victory in Australia.<\/p>\n And now he faces a big opportunity to restore his name to the top of the sport, nine years on from when he claimed his first ever world title.<\/p>\n As for Fundora, he remains the man to beat in the division and a huge physical challenge to dethrone.<\/p>\n And he will likely look for unification clashes against Bakhram Murtazaliev or Xander Zayas, with the option also to easily move up in weight with victory.<\/p>\n Who could Manny Pacquiao fight?<\/p>\n Romero has been the front runner<\/a> for Pacquiao for several weeks, and was expected to defend his title against the Filipino.<\/p>\n But the fight has ran into a hurdle, with the WBA instead ordering the American to take on Shakhram Giyasov.<\/p>\n![\"Fundora](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2232932998.jpg\")
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