By: Hans Themistode
Erickson Lubin tried his best to get back to 154 pounds. In 2017, at the age of 21, the hugely talented Florida-born player believed he was ready to begin his championship reign and challenge the prestigious £154 player Jermell Charlo. Despite the bettors treating their contest as a 50/50 affair, Charlo went right past his man, stopping him on the first round.
Fast-forward about 5 years later, and Lubin has slowly but surely returned to the championship title, recording six straight wins. Now, the 26-year-old will be looking to overcome it seven times in a row and cement himself for once again at a world title.
As first reported by Boxingscene.com, Lubin is officially set to face rising contender Sebastian Fundora in the main event of a Showtime TV event on April 9. Currently, the venue is position has not yet been disclosed. Their 154-pound showdown will serve as the WBC title knockout.
In the mind of Fundora 6’5″, the 24-year-old believes he has found a way to fight for a world title. While he mostly dominated the competition, he found himself in a back and forth contest with Spaniard Sergio Garcia. The two squared off at the end of 2021 with Fundora winning the decisive victory almost unanimously.
However, before Fundora and Lubin swap fists in the ring, both men will be glued to the TV screen a month earlier. On March 19, WBO 154th place tennis player Brian Castano, will face unified champion, Jermell Charlo. With the pair having fought a controversial draw a year earlier, the two decided to get things running again right away.
Whoever emerges from their competition as the undisputed world champion will have little time to celebrate as they will be tasked with facing winners Charlo and Lubin in the second half. end of the year.
