Gabriela Fundora

Gabriela Fundora is an American professional boxer who has quickly gained recognition in women’s boxing. Born on March 29, 2002, in Palm Beach, Florida, she fights out of Coachella, California. Standing at 5’9” with a reach of 69 inches, Fundora showcases her impressive height and natural athleticism. She was introduced to boxing at the age of seven by her father, Freddy Fundora, a former boxer himself. Training alongside her brothers, including professional boxer Sebastian Fundora, she honed her skills early on. The family moved to Coachella, California, in search of better training opportunities, where they established the Coachella Boxing Club. Before turning professional, Fundora had an extensive amateur career, participating in over 36 bouts and was recognized as the country’s top-ranked junior amateur in the 119-pound division at age 15.

Fundora made her professional debut on May 15, 2021, and quickly made a mark by capturing the IBF flyweight title. She defeated veteran Arely Mucino via a fifth-round TKO at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California. Utilizing her height and reach advantage, Fundora dominated the fight, dropping Mucino twice in the fifth round before her opponent’s corner threw in the towel. In her first title defense, Fundora faced Christina Cruz at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. After a competitive first half, Fundora’s relentless pressure wore down Cruz, leading to a stoppage in the 10th round when Cruz turned her back, prompting the referee to halt the contest. Fundora successfully defended her title against Daniela Asenjo at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas, showcasing her superior boxing skills and winning a unanimous decision with all three judges scoring the bout 100-90 in her favor. She achieved a significant milestone by becoming the youngest four-belt undisputed flyweight champion at age 22, securing the IBF, WBA, WBC, WBO, and The Ring titles by defeating Gabriela Celeste Alaniz via a seventh-round TKO.

Outside the ring, Fundora is known for her dedication to the sport and her family’s deep involvement in boxing. Her father continues to train her, and their family-run Coachella Boxing Club serves as a training ground for aspiring boxers, although specific charitable initiatives are not widely publicized.

Fundora excels at fighting off the back foot, demonstrating poise when circling away or pivoting to reset. Her footwork is stable and purposeful, allowing her to maintain balance while transitioning between offense and defense. She skillfully uses angles to create punching opportunities, often slipping an opponent’s punch just enough to land her own. When she decides to move forward, she does so carefully, keeping her feet under her and avoiding overcommitment.

Tactically, Fundora is focused and methodical. She breaks opponents down over time with consistency rather than relying on sudden bursts of energy, showcasing that her game plan is built on discipline. She doesn’t depend on one-punch knockouts; instead, she overwhelms opponents with pressure, clean punches, and constant activity, typically starting combinations with a jab or feint followed by a clean left cross or a looping right hook. She often adds a third punch to her sequences, such as a left to the body after an upstairs shot, to wear opponents down over the rounds. Her fight IQ allows her to adjust mid-fight, tightening her defense against power punchers or opening up when sensing vulnerability.

Gabriela Fundora’s older brother, Sebastian Fundora, is known for his tall frame and aggressive inside fighting style. Despite their size difference, Gabriela has clearly inherited his tactical preferences. One of Sebastian’s signature combinations begins with a right jab, followed by a left uppercut to the body, and finishes with a right hook to the head. This sequence was crucial in his sixth-round stoppage of Nathaniel Gallimore. Another effective combination is a left uppercut to the body immediately followed by a right uppercut to the head, notable for his ninth-round TKO win over Erickson Lubin. Gabriela has adapted these principles—body-to-head combinations, volume flurries, and inside pressure—tailoring them to fit her weight class and southpaw stance. While she may not be the “Towering Inferno,” Gabriela Fundora burns with her own controlled fire, building a legacy that honors her family’s name while establishing her own.