Matchroom Boxing Lands Subriel Matias: Eddie Hearn Reveals Grand Plans for Explosive Super-Lightweight Champion!
In a bold move that has sent shockwaves through the boxing world, IBF junior welterweight champion Subriel Matias has revealed his plans for his next title defense, outlining his desire to face Liam Paro in a high-stakes showdown on home soil. Matias, a formidable force in the ring with a record of 20 wins and just one loss, is eager to cement his status as one of the sport’s elite by taking on Paro in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
Matias first captured the IBF junior welterweight title in February 2023, delivering a scintillating performance against Jeremias Ponce to secure a fifth-round corner stoppage victory. Since then, the Puerto Rican boxer has gone from strength to strength, successfully defending his belt against Shohjahon Ergashev with another dominant display that ended in a fifth-round corner stoppage.
Now, with all 20 of his wins coming via finishes, the 31-year-old champion is setting his sights on his next challenge. In a recent interview with Puerto Rican newspaper El Nuevo Día, Matias expressed his desire to face Liam Paro in his next bout, with hopes of staging the showdown in front of his adoring fans on home turf.
The news was further corroborated by talkSPORT boxing editor Michael Benson, who revealed that the bout is expected to be promoted by Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom boxing. Matias, who recently inked a deal with Matchroom, is poised to headline a show on DAZN, marking a significant milestone in his burgeoning career.
“Subriel Matias has said he is expecting to defend his IBF super-lightweight world title vs Liam Paro in Puerto Rico next, seemingly headlining a show promoted by Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom on DAZN as he is no longer with Al Haymon’s PBC.”
Eddie Hearn, the mastermind behind Matchroom Boxing’s rise to prominence, spoke glowingly of Matias’ potential in a recent video on the promotion’s YouTube channel. Hearn emphasized Matias’ electrifying style and expressed his excitement at the prospect of showcasing the Puerto Rican boxer to a global audience.
“He’s [Subriel Matias] a beast. He’s so exciting. You have to show the world more of him, because then when he fights the big names such as [Devin] Haney and [Gervonta Davis] ‘Tank’, he’s gonna get what he deserves by being a star rather than just a name that not enough people know.”
With Matias’ meteoric rise and his upcoming showdown against Liam Paro generating considerable buzz, the boxing world is abuzz with anticipation for what promises to be a memorable clash of titans. As Matias prepares to defend his title in front of his fervent supporters, the stage is set for a night of thrilling action and unforgettable moments that will further solidify his status as a force to be reckoned with in the world of boxing.
