Gabriela Fundora Defends Flyweight Title Against Marilyn Badillo Tonight

Oceanside, California — Gabriela Fundora will defend her undisputed flyweight championship tonight against undefeated challenger Marilyn Badillo at the Frontwave Arena. The highly anticipated fight will be broadcast live on DAZN, starting at 8 p.m. ET, with John Hansen as the host. This marks Fundora’s first title defense since becoming the undisputed champion following a victory over Gabriela Celeste Alaniz last November.

Fundora, a 23-year-old southpaw fighting out of Coachella Valley, boasts an impressive record of 15-0 with 7 knockouts. She unified the four major flyweight titles with a seventh-round stoppage of Alaniz, establishing herself as a dominant force in the division. In preparation for this bout, Fundora expressed her eagerness to defend her title, stating, “I welcome all this, everyone and their mom to fight me,” during the ceremonial weigh-in.

Her opponent, Marilyn Badillo, is stepping into the ring for her first international fight. The 25-year-old from Mexico carries an unbeaten record of 19-0-1 with 3 KOs and aims to make a significant impact in her U.S. debut. Badillo, who has been preparing diligently for this challenge, is aware that she enters the matchup as the underdog but remains undeterred. “I believe I can win, and I’m ready for this moment,” she said before the fight.

The event’s co-main event features a super welterweight bout between Charles Conwell, 21-0 (16 KOs), and Jorge Garcia Perez, 32-4 (26 KOs). Conwell, fighting out of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, is looking to maintain his undefeated status after recovering from a long layoff. On the other hand, Perez seeks his eighth consecutive victory.

Among the undercard fights, Tristan Kalkreuth from Carrollton, Texas, will face Felix Valera, a former interim WBA light heavyweight champion, in a 10-round heavyweight bout. Kalkreuth comes in with a record of 14-1 and is eager to extend his winning streak.

Additional undercard matchups include super lightweight bouts featuring industry prospects like Ruslan Abdullaev from Uzbekistan and Joel Iriarte from Bakersfield, California, both aiming for their respective career-boosting victories.

The excitement surrounding the fight night is palpable, as boxing fans eagerly await what promises to be a thrilling evening of boxing. The preliminary card begins at 5 p.m. ET, building up to the main event featuring Fundora and Badillo. As the fighters ready for their entrances, all eyes will be on the ring to see who will emerge victorious.