Fundora Camp Demands 50-50 Split From Boots Ennis for Undisputed Fight

Negotiations for an undisputed junior middleweight title fight between Sebastian Fundora and Jaron "Boots" Ennis haven't even started yet, and they're already at an impasse.

Fundora's promoter Sampson Lewkowicz told Sean Zittel that any deal with the Ennis camp would need to be an even split. "It'll be 50-50 or nothing," Lewkowicz said, per Boxing News 24. He acknowledged the road ahead would be bumpy: "It will not be an easy negotiation."

The demand is a bold opening move. Ennis is the unified champion and holds the larger share of the belts at 154 pounds. He sells out arenas and is widely viewed as the A-side of this matchup. His promoter Eddie Hearn has little incentive to agree to equal terms.

Fundora, who holds the WBC belt, struck a more measured tone than his promoter. "Of course, there's going to be some sacrifices from both sides, but we're going to get it done," Fundora said. "Sampson will do it for me."

All of this hinges on Fundora getting past Ermal Hadribeaj this weekend first. If he does, the undisputed conversation becomes real, and both camps will have to decide what matters more: the money or the legacy fight.