Former WBO gentle welterweight world champion Subriel Matias broke off his relationship with Mexican coach Jay “Panda” Najar.
Matias (20-2, 20 KOs) was dethroned by Liam Paro final month, dropping a twelve-round unanimous determination on June fifteenth in entrance of his followers in Manati, Puerto Rico. It was Matias’ first battle with Matchroom Boxing.
Matias Must Regroup and Re-strategize
The 32-year-old Matias should now return to the health club if he needs to proceed to be one of many high fighters within the 135-lb division.
Matias’ model is all offensive and thrilling to observe. He’s the kind of boxer followers need to see each weekend and will have the ability to flip issues round.
A Delicate Steadiness: Offense vs. Protection
Matias should steadiness his protection and offense as a result of he was weak towards Liam Paro. There is no such thing as a doubt that the battle-hardened fighter who goes to the entrance strains is what boxing followers need to see. Promotional corporations are on the lookout for younger individuals with these qualities to signal them and switch them into huge boxing stars.
Nevertheless, Matias should be taught to defend herself a bit extra. Boxers with related kinds are short-lived. Ruslan Provodnikov and Brandon Rios are two examples of aggressive fighters who had brief careers on the high because of their aggressive preventing kinds.
Because of the variety of blows acquired, they usually find yourself with extreme and apparent well being issues. You’ll be able to’t change well being for cash.
Najar’s Farewell and Zepeda’s Rising Star
“I’m tremendous grateful to the previous world champion, man in all elements of the phrase,” stated Najar on Fb. “Thanks for all of the thanks for giving me the satisfaction of getting my first champion. You already know you’re cherished very a lot. We’ve got turn into household brothers. Take pleasure in your loved ones, Champion; get pleasure from your daughters. You deserve it.
“Thanks for all of the love you gave my household, my father, and all my workers. The Lord bless you at present and at all times. Right here, a brother, Mexico -Puerto Rico, we made historical past. We managed to deliver collectively two stunning and boxísticos international locations in a union. Mexico adores you.”
Najar additionally trains Mexican light-weight contender Williams “Camaron’ Zepeda, who’s coming off a third-round knockout victory towards Giovani Cabrera final Saturday on the Toyota Middle in Ontario, California.
Zepeda’s victory may open the doorways for a world title shot towards WBC light-weight champion Shakur Stevenson. Zepeda’s promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, needs to see him face the perfect at 135.
