You might picture a powerful figure of strength when you think about boxing. Regardless of their small stature, many boxers are successful in the ring.

Sebastian Fundora

Sebastian Fundora is known as "The Towering Inferno," a rising boxing star. Fundora was born in Coachella, California, on December 19, 1997. Fundora is tall at 6'6" and weighs in at around 154 lbs. Fundora competes in the light middleweight and holds a professional record that includes 20 wins, zero losses, and one draw. 13 of those victories were via knockout.

Fundora started boxing as a child and quickly became a promising and talented fighter. Fundora turned professional in 2016 and has a record of 17 wins (12 knockouts) and zero losses.

Fundora's height and reach make him a formidable opponent. Fundora is 6'6" (198 cm) tall. His reach is 80 inches (203cm), making him one of the longest fighters in the light middleweight division. Fundora, despite his height, is an agile and skilled fighter who can move quickly in the ring and has a strong jab.

Fundora has won notable victories against fighters like Nathaniel Gallimore and Jamontay Clark. Fundora has been featured on several high-profile boxing cards, including the undercard for the Tyson Fury II vs. Deontay Wilder fight in 2020.

Fundora is also one of the tallest boxers in his weight category. Check out my list to learn more about the tallest fighters in each weight division.

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Jeffrey Mathebula

Jeffrey Mathebula, a South African retired professional boxer, competed between 2000 and 2013. Mathebula was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, on March 23, 1979. Mathebula was 5' 11" tall and weighed around 122 lbs.

Mathebula was a fighter in the super bantamweight, featherweight, and heavyweight divisions. He had 27 wins (14 knockouts), five losses, and two draws. In 2011, Mathebula won the IBF super-bantamweight title. He lost it to Nonito Donaire in 2012.

Mathebula was well-known for his skilled boxing style and ability to outbox opponents with great footwork and reach. Other notable boxers he faced were Takalani Ndlovu and Celestino Caballero.

Mathebula, the International Boxing Federation (IBF) super bantamweight champion, was well-known for his technical skills and defensive tactics in the ring. Mathebula was known for his ability to counterpunch well and a strong jab, making him an extremely difficult opponent.

Mathebula retired from boxing in 2013 and became a trainer and promoter of boxing. Mathebula has also been active in charitable work, including a campaign to increase awareness about the importance of education for South African children.

Ali Funeka

Ali Mziyanda Funeka, a South African born in Mdantsane on March 28, 1978, was his birth date. His professional record included 40 wins, 11 losses, and three draws. 32 of those victories were via knockout.

Funeka's powerful punches, aggressive fighting style, and tough opponent made him formidable. He was also skilled in footwork and could move around the ring well.

Funeka competed during his professional boxing career in the lightweight, super-lightweight, welterweight, and super-welterweight divisions. From 2014 to 2015, he held the IBO world title of welterweight, whereas he fought for a lightweight title greatly between 2009 and 2010. He also held the South African super featherweight title in 2004 and 2006.

Funeka is known for his aggressive fighting style, punching power, and high knockout rate. He faced many notable opponents throughout his career, including Joan Guzman, Jorge Linares, and Jeff Horn.

Funeka retired from professional boxing in 2019 and became a trainer. He has also been involved in community development work in South Africa, including initiatives to promote sports development and youth development in disadvantaged areas.

Robert Easter Jr.

Robert Easter Jr., an American boxer, competes in the lightweight division. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, on January 26, 1991. Easter Jr. is approximately 135 lbs and stands 5'11" tall. His professional record includes 23 wins, one loss, and one draw. 14 of those victories were via knockout.

Easter was a successful amateur boxer who had 213 wins and 17 defeats. Easter's amateur success led him to be an alternate for the United States boxing team at the 2012 Olympics in London.

He did not compete in the Olympics, but his experience training and competing against the best amateur fighters helped him to develop his skills and prepare for his professional career.

Easter is well-known for his strong punches, technical skills, and ability to control the ring. Easter is often praised for his dedication and strong work ethic.

Easter defeated Richard Commey to win the vacant IBF lightweight title in 2016. It was a close decision. After successfully defending the title four times, he lost it to Mikey Garcia in a unification fight in 2018. Easter has faced many other notable opponents throughout his career, including Javier Fortuna and Denis Shafikov.