IBF gentle welterweight champion Subriel Matias is arguably probably the most prevented fighter within the 140-lb division as a result of hazard he brings to the ring.
Matias (20-1, 20 KOs) has been unable to get any of the highest fighters within the division to battle him throughout his nine-year skilled profession, and that hasn’t modified since he signed with Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn.
A Title Protection Towards Liam Paro
This month, Matias is defending his IBF title towards Liam Paro (24-0, 15 KOs) on June fifteenth, stay on DAZN on the Coliseo Juan Aubin Cruz Abreu in Manati, Puerto Rico.
It could be higher for Matias if he appears poor and struggles to beat Paro as a result of that might open the door for the highest fighters within the weight class to lastly conform to face him.
We definitely know that Matias’ spectacular efforts haven’t helped him get any vital fights, and that’s not going to alter if he retains trying good.
The Promotion Drawback
“He’s an actual boogieman of the division. No person needs to step foot within the ring with this man in any respect. It’s a disgrace. You bought all these large names there, and no person ever calls this man’s identify,” stated Tim Bradley to Probox TV, speaking about IBF gentle welterweight champion Subriel Matias being prevented by the opposite prime fighters at 140.
“You need to know why? As a result of they know he’s extraordinarily harmful. You may say they do worry him, but when the cash was proper, I believe these guys would take the battle.”
Matias’ new promoter Eddie Hearn could not be capable of give you sufficient cash to lure the likes of Devin Haney, Teofimo Lopez, Isaac Cruz or Ryan Garcia to battle him. It’d take the Saudis, however they’ve proven numerous curiosity within the 140-lb division.
“I believe he’s promotable sufficient the place the cash needs to be proper, however as a result of he hasn’t been promoted, there’s not sufficient push behind him now,” stated boxing knowledgeable Paulie Malingaggi about Matias. “There’s no excuse for this man to not be as common as he needs to be.
“He’s Puerto Rican, and he’s an enormous puncher. We’ve seen that mould earlier than generate some huge cash numerous reputation.”
Matias needs to be extra common than he’s, but it surely goes again to the opposition. If he can’t get the massive names to battle him, he’s going to be in a state of affairs the place his fights aren’t attracting fan curiosity.
“He could also be higher off trying dangerous towards [Liam] Paro often because he would possibly be capable of get these fights,” stated Chris Algieri about Matias.
“I don’t suppose so, however we’ll see,” stated Bradley.
The issue with Matias trying dangerous is that it might work in reverse, the place the highest guys use that as an excuse for not combating him.
“Numerous good fights are made after dangerous performances,” stated Algieri.
“Yeah, you’re proper,” stated Bradley. “I believe Paro is the best man for him. Once more, he has to have the ability to keep distance. He languishes towards the ropes too typically for me. I see him having success early, possibly together with his backend,” stated Bradley about Paro.
