Gabriela Fundora, the youngest undisputed flyweight champion, will defend her title against Marilyn Badillo on April 19, 2025 at the Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California. This bout will be her first defense of the IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO unified titles. The event will be streamed live on DAZN.
Fundora (15-0, 7 KOs), nicknamed “Sweet Poison,” made history in November 2024 by defeating Gabriela Alaniz by technical knockout in the seventh round, becoming the youngest undisputed champion at the age of 22.
Standing at 5’10”, the southpaw from Coachella, California, possesses a significant height and reach advantage in the flyweight division.
Her opponent, Marilyn Badillo (19-0-1, 3 KOs), is a 25-year-old Mexican contender who will be making her U.S. debut.
Undefeated in 20 fights, Badillo is looking to take advantage of this opportunity to claim the undisputed crown.
This showdown will not only test Fundora’s reign, but will also introduce Badillo to a global audience, which could redefine the landscape of the 112-pound division.
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