One champion. Five belts. One challenger chasing the upset. Gabriela Fundora vs Viviana Ruiz headlines the women’s action tonight in Anaheim.
Today at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, undisputed flyweight champion Gabriela Fundora returns to the ring to defend her collection of world titles against Colombian challenger Viviana Ruiz. The bout, scheduled for ten rounds at 112 pounds, is part of a Golden Boy Promotions card headlined by Arnold Barboza Jr. and Kenneth Sims Jr. and will stream live on DAZN.
For Fundora, the contest represents another opportunity to confirm her standing as one of the most accomplished fighters in women’s boxing. For Ruiz, it is an opportunity to challenge the division’s dominant champion and potentially reshape the flyweight landscape.
Gabriela Fundora: A Young Champion with Historic Momentum
Born March 29, 2002, in Palm Beach, Florida, Gabriela Diana Fundora has quickly emerged as one of the sport’s most notable young champions. Fighting out of Coachella, California, the 5-foot-9 southpaw, nicknamed “Sweet Poison”, has built an undefeated professional record of 17 wins, 0 losses, and 1 no contest, with 9 knockouts.
Fundora competes in the flyweight division and currently holds the WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and Ring Magazine titles, making her the undisputed champion at 112 pounds. In November 2024, she unified the four major sanctioning body belts and, at the age of twenty-two, became the youngest undisputed world champion of the four-belt era, male or female.
Her rise is also notable for its family connection. Fundora is the sister of world champion Sebastian Fundora, and together they became the first brother-and-sister duo in boxing history to hold world championships simultaneously.
Inside the ring, Fundora’s advantages are clear: unusual height for the division, a long reach, and a technical southpaw style that allows her to control distance. At 5-foot-9, she towers over many opponents in a weight class where most fighters stand several inches shorter.
Her most recent victory came in September 2025, when she stopped Alexas Kubicki by technical knockout to retain her titles.
Now 23 years old, Fundora continues to expand her résumé while carrying the expectations that accompany undisputed status.
Viviana Ruiz: A Veteran Challenger Seeking the Upset
Viviana Ruiz Corredor is a seasoned competitor who has steadily climbed the flyweight rankings.
Ruiz was born February 9, 1983, in Bogotá, Colombia, and now fights out of Sydney, Australia. The orthodox boxer enters the bout with a professional record of 10 wins and 2 losses, including 5 knockouts.
In April 2025, Ruiz captured the interim WBA flyweight title by defeating Argentina’s María Rivera via split decision in Queensland, Australia. The victory elevated her position in the division and set the stage for a potential clash with Fundora, whom Ruiz openly called out after winning the belt.
At 43 years old, Ruiz relies on discipline, technique, and persistence to remain competitive in a demanding sport. Her path to a title opportunity reflects that persistence. Before winning the interim WBA belt, Ruiz had already secured regional honors and established herself among the top contenders in the flyweight rankings.
A Championship Clash in Anaheim
The matchup between Fundora and Ruiz highlights two distinct stages of a boxing career.
Fundora represents the next generation of elite fighters in women’s boxing. She is a young champion with size, skill, and a growing list of accomplishments. Ruiz, meanwhile, enters the fight as an experienced challenger who has steadily built her reputation and earned her shot at the undisputed champion.
Fundora’s title defense stands as one of the evening’s central attractions on the March 14 Golden Boy card.
Stakes for Both Fighter
For Fundora, the fight offers an opportunity to continue strengthening a résumé that already includes undisputed status at a remarkably young age. Each successful defense further solidifies her position among boxing’s elite.
For Ruiz, the bout presents a chance to achieve the most significant victory of her career, defeating an undefeated champion widely regarded as the top fighter in the division.
