His father and trainer, Freddy Sr., was a fighter and encouraged him and his five siblings to get into the sport of striking.
Sebastián Fundora, a passionate boxer by heritage who does not forget and enjoys his Hispanic roots: "Being seen as another great Latin fighter would be a dream" © Provided by Sporting News.
I have always admired him. If it wasn't for him, I don't think I would still be boxing, "Fundora told the News of his father.
When Sebastián was nine years old, Freddy moved the entire family from Florida to the Californian desert city of Coachella so that they would have a better opportunity to develop in boxing, as there were more gyms and competition in this area.
All his siblings put on the gloves, but right now, only he and his younger sister, Gabriela, 20, are the only ones competing in the professional arena. Growing up in a home where boxing is part of the daily conversation has helped Sebastian a lot in his journey.
"Is very good. They have always supported me in what I have done in boxing. It's good to know that they know everything I've been through," she spoke. They know I need to jab in the ring because they've been in that situation too."
Although, as an older brother, nature makes him want to be Gabriela's protector, Sebastian is very confident in his skills and tenacity in the ring.
She's already 8-0-0, so if she doesn't know what she's doing at this point, she should do something else," she explained. She "has four knockouts. She has won a title, and she is ready".
Sebastián admitted that not everything is family love with Gabriela; there is also a rivalry. But in a good way.
"Of course there is. When she outdoes me at something, I try to outdo her. And that's how things go," she said.
He has a record of 19-0-0 with 13 knockouts. He is now considered the second-best fighter in the super welterweight division. He is on the verge of a title fight against the undisputed 154-pound champion, Jermell Charlo, who defeated Argentine Brian Castano in May.
But at first glance, it's not Fundora's ability that draws much attention. It's her impressive height of her. He rules over all his rivals at six feet five inches (1.98 meters). It is not a usual height for his weight.
It's what he does, but other than that, I'm a boxer like everyone else. I like to go in and dish out blows. I think my aggressive style attracts more people than my height.
The Infernal Tower. His violent fighting style was etched in the minds of many after his last match.
In April, he faced fellow contender Erickson Lubin in an explosive nine-round war. Both visited the canvas before the referee stopped the actions due to Sebastian's total dominance. The punishment Lubin received was brutal. He ended up with a grotesquely swollen face, a broken nose, and a dislocated shoulder.
Showing the immense humility that distinguishes him outside the ring, instead of showing off his great performance, he gave Lubin a lot of credit for the battle they had.
We have an exciting fight for the fans. Hopefully, it will be chosen as the best of the year", she indicated.
Fundora noted that one of his boxing idols who greatly influenced his style was Mexican legend, Juan Manuel Marquez.
He tries to show off the same punching power that Dynamite had, especially the one he unleashed in his big win over Manny Pacquiao nearly ten years ago, in the fourth and final fight in his epic rivalry.
"Definitely. I saw that power and was impressed. I wanted to be as strong as Marquez one day," she exclaimed.
American culture is a big part of Sebastian's life. But he also has his Hispanic roots present. His father was born in Cuba, and his mother in Mexico. However, the fact that he has lived much of his life in California, a state with a lot of Mexican influence, has made him lean more toward his mother's side.
He and his family visit his grandparents in Guerrero, Mexico, and he also loves the food of this country, especially tacos and tortas.
"The tacos, of course. The ones from Mexico City are the best," she commented. "But here in California, I like cakes. However, it is not something I often eat, as it is not very healthy."
"Latino boxers control boxing. We always have champions, especially from Mexico," he said. "Boxing is ours. Being able to be seen as another great Latino fighter would be another dream come true."
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