IBF gentle welterweight champion Subriel Matias is arguably essentially 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 combat 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, dwell on DAZN on the Coliseo Juan Aubin Cruz Abreu in Manati, Puerto Rico.
It is likely to 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 actually know that Matias’ spectacular efforts haven’t helped him get any vital fights, and that’s not going to vary if he retains wanting good.
The Promotion Downside
“He’s an actual boogieman of the division. No one desires to step foot within the ring with this man in any respect. It’s a disgrace. You bought all these massive names there, and no person ever calls this man’s title,” mentioned 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’ll be able to say they do concern him, but when the cash was proper, I feel these guys would take the combat.”
Matias’ new promoter Eddie Hearn could not be capable to give you sufficient cash to lure the likes of Devin Haney, Teofimo Lopez, Isaac Cruz or Ryan Garcia to combat him. It would take the Saudis, however they’ve proven quite a lot of curiosity within the 140-lb division.
“I feel 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,” mentioned boxing knowledgeable Paulie Malingaggi about Matias. “There’s no excuse for this man to not be as standard as he needs to be.
“He’s Puerto Rican, and he’s a giant puncher. We’ve seen that mould earlier than generate some huge cash quite a lot of recognition.”
Matias needs to be extra standard than he’s, but it surely goes again to the opposition. If he can’t get the massive names to combat him, he’s going to be in a scenario the place his fights aren’t attracting fan curiosity.
“He could also be higher off wanting unhealthy towards [Liam] Paro often because he would possibly be capable to get these fights,” mentioned Chris Algieri about Matias.
“I don’t suppose so, however we’ll see,” mentioned Bradley.
The issue with Matias wanting unhealthy is that it may work in reverse, the place the highest guys use that as an excuse for not combating him.
“Plenty of good fights are made after unhealthy performances,” mentioned Algieri.
“Yeah, you’re proper,” mentioned Bradley. “I feel Paro is the precise man for him. Once more, he has to have the ability to preserve distance. He languishes towards the ropes too usually for me. I see him having success early, perhaps together with his backend,” mentioned Bradley about Paro.
