Matias vs Ponce FULL FIGHT: February 25, 2023 | PBC on Showtime
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Published 2024-02-25
Power-punching Subriel Matias showed why he’s become one of boxing’s most vaunted knockout artists as he stopped the previously unbeaten Jeremias Ponce after four rounds to win the vacant IBF 140-pound World Championship Saturday night live on SHOWTIME from The Armory in Minneapolis.
Puerto Rico’s Matias (19-1, 19 KOs) captured the title in an electric firefight that saw the two top-ranked super lightweights throw over 800 combined punches in five rounds according to CompuBox. For Matias, the victory culminated a long journey that had him away from his family for nearly a year as he trained in Mexico for his first title opportunity.
“I'm on cloud nine right now,” said Matias. “I don't think I've woken up from this dream. Maybe I can tell you how it feels tomorrow, but right now, it's a dream come true. I wanted to work him from the first round on, because I knew he wouldn't have the same power as me as the fight went on.”
Ponce (30-1, 20 KOs) came out extremely aggressive and looked to swarm Matias early as he threw 96 punches in round one, out-landing Matias 28 to 11. Matias adjusted in round two, closing the distance and smothering Ponce to dull some of his attack while also finding spots for his own short power punches.
"I thought it was an even fight, but one punch can change everything and that’s what happened,” said Ponce. “Subriel is a tough, strong fighter and I knew what he was capable of.”
After landing a powerful left hand that hurt Ponce late in round four, Matias returned determined and sharp in round five, landing 47% of his power punches over the three minutes. In the waning moments of the round, Matias landed the decisive blows, a series of head and body shots that badly hurt Matias and put him on the mat.
Ponce was able to make it to his stool, but his corner had seen enough and suggested that the fight be stopped, with the official result coming as a TKO at the end of round four.
“I’m fine now,” said Ponce. “My team knows me, and they made the decision that they had to make. It hurts, but the most important thing is that I’m healthy.”
“I wasn’t really surprised,” said Matias. “Once I saw how his corner reacted. I saw that (Ponce) was hurt in that fifth round. I thought that I was tentative in the first four rounds, so I came out with a different approach and mindset in the fifth.”
After the fight, with his IBF belt in tow, Matias set his sights on a unification showdown against WBC 140-pound World Champion Regis Prograis.
“Regis Prograis, I’m coming for you,” said Matias. “I’m the world champion now. I promise that I’m coming to hurt you. Prograis likes to talk the talk, but I have that same mentality. Let’s see who prevails. I want him to see that there are people crazier than him in this sport.”
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All Comments (21)
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Ponce started strong, accelerating but was not able to maintain it. Matias consistent with his style..good fight for both.
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@12:03 Matias tells his corner..."chill I got this" lmao
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Matias strut walk at the end 😂😂😂😂 dudes a fuckin BEAST 👊👊💪💪💯💯
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And the crazy thing is that ponce is actually good. But since he doesn’t have the big promotion behind him he won’t get a shot. But I got him beating rolly and Ryan. Matias #1
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Un orgullo cab que seas Puertorriqueño 🥊🥊🔥🔥🇵🇷🇵🇷💯💯
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They Said No Mastias 👻👻 Finally The Whole Fight Was Looking For This Fight Every Week Ponce Is A Great Fighter But IDK What Matias Is Made Out Of Taking all Them Shots and Still Like Nothing Not Even A Bump in His Face Like Really 🤯🤯 And Im So Proud to Say Hes From My Town Fajardo Puerto Rico The Real Boogie Man Of The 140 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷
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Matias is tough as nails literally.. buddy came out tryna beat up on him and he took everything he had .. true warrior
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I can’t remember the last fighter that made so many opponents quit in the corner.
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Matias needs a big fight ASAP. I like Haney or Teo.
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What a fighter, I'm a Matias fan now
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Matias, who for the most part is an arm puncher, draws strength from his back and shoulders. He has a bodybuilders back, (check out 27.01), allowing him to square up to his opponent, punch furiously with short chopping rights and left hooks, while expending little energy because his legs are employed only to march forward in his search and destroy mission to batter his opponent into submission.
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OLD SCHOOL fight godamn!
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La mayoría de los boxeadores de Argentina 🇦🇷 tienen mucha Bravura, coraje,y un gran Corazón Para pelear , hasta la raya . Maidana,Lucas Sergio ect.. Saludos a toda Argentina 🇦🇷 . desde mi pequeña isla de 🇵🇷 ♥️🇦🇷
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That boy landing some haymakers. He gave Matias pure hell that first round
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Los dominicanos con Matia. Nuestros hermanos boricua. Adelante campeón Pero no pierdas la umildad. Que es la identidad de los boricua y dominicanos recuerdas tengamos muchos repto por delante los europeo los asiático.asi que no tengamos. Tiempos. Para pelear entres nosotros. De verdad. Al final somos todos hermanos. Taínos.
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Matias got that old school in him💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
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Matias must hit like a Mac truck cuz if they dont quit there definitely making an excuse not to fight …
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I've said this before, Matias reminds me of Marvin Hagler - same boxing style, same mindset, natural strengh in his weight class, good chin.
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Subriel is an absolute machine. This man just has a way of making opponents quit. It’s ridiculous how good he is at 140 pounds. The thing that makes him different from other boxers is his combinations. They come from all different angles and he also able to keep a fast pace once he figures out his opponent. I think I get what Mattais does. He usually gives up some rounds to try and study his opponent and she what there style is. Then, when he figures out ur style that’s when he attacks. He is an absolute monster, and it’s ridiculous how good he is. He really is the boogeyman at 140. I could see him give Devin Haney problems if they fight eachother
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Mi respeto para la esquina del boxeador Argentino buen echo
