Sebastian Fundora vs. Carlos Ocampo result: 'Towering Inferno' outpoints challenger for unanimous decision win
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Fundora retained his WBC interim junior middleweight title, and now has his sights set on Jermell Charlo
Sebastian Fundora entered Saturday night's clash with Carlos Ocampo as a heavy favorite but had to battle his very game Ocampo over 12 tough rounds to retain his WBC interim junior middleweight title. Fundora ultimately retained his belt by unanimous decision in an entertaining bout that saw both men land clean shots over long periods of toe-to-toe brawling.
Despite standing nearly 6-foot-6 with an incredible 80-inch reach, Fundora (20-0-1, 13 KO) has developed a reputation as a fighter who rarely jabs, instead preferring to fight inside. Fundora showed an increased focus on the jab in the early rounds, trying to keep Ocampo on the outside while Ocampo (34-2, 22 KO) looked to target Fundora's long torso with body shots.
After a relatively tepid start to the fight, where Ocampo may have stolen some rounds because of a lack of accuracy by his taller opponent, the action picked up in Round 4. That's when Fundora abandoned his early jab-heavy attack to engage in his preferred style of toe-to-toe action.
