Sebastian Fundora, in addition to the WBC super welterweight championship, received the organization's Main Event Chain & Pendant following his victory over Keith Thurman in Las Vegas.

This presentation marks the second official award in the WBC's new 2026 program, which recognizes headline champions competing in select World Championship bouts. The governing body confirmed the award shortly after the fight.

The WBC stated that the goal is to "elevate the game." The initiative will continue throughout 2026, paired with select WBC World Championship bouts.

The $40,000 WBC Main Event Chain forms part of the organization's Crown Series™ concept, designed to reward headline champions.

The pendant features a WBC green boxing glove crafted in white gold and covered in emeralds and diamonds. A crown sits above the glove, while the WBC globe emblem with international flags forms the centerpiece.

According to the sanctioning body, the piece contains more than 800 stones totaling nearly 19 carats and hangs from a 22-inch chain.

Ryan Garcia became the inaugural recipient earlier this year after defeating Mario Barrios to win the WBC welterweight championship.

Fundora earned the distinction by defending his title against former unified champion Keith Thurman at the MGM Grand Garden Arena during the Premier Boxing Champions Pay-Per-View event, broadcast on Prime Video.

Fundora dominated the contest before referee Thomas Taylor stopped the bout in the sixth round.

The chain forms part of a collection of specialty awards and championship presentations created to highlight major moments at the sport's highest level.

While the jewelry presentation adds another collectible honor for champions, it also symbolizes the WBC's long-standing tradition of creating commemorative pieces for historic fights and marquee events.

WBC president Mauricio Sulaimán was not present for the presentation in Las Vegas, as he traveled to Giza to inspect the proposed venue for the WBC heavyweight championship fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven, planned for May 23 near the famous Pyramids.

The Main Event Chain initiative will continue throughout 2026, including Usyk vs. Verhoeven, with further champions expected to receive the pendant following designated world championship headline bouts.

Phil Jay, Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News (WBN) and a veteran boxing reporter with 15+ years of experience, is the author of this news. He has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives, and reported ringside since 2010.