Subriel Matias (20-1, 20 KOs) puts his IBF light welterweight title at stake in a defense against unbeaten contender Liam Paro (24-0, 15 KOs) on DAZN in this Matchroom Boxing card with event start time at 7:30 p.m. ET from the Juan Aubin Cruz Abreu in Manati, Puerto Rico.
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Matias looks to pick up another win on his patch to a unification fight against one of the other names in the division. Paro hopes to foil Matias’ plans by upsetting him tonight and taking his IBF light welterweight belt back home to Australia.
Tonight’s Event Information
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 a.m. UK
- Main event ringwalks at approximately 10:45 p.m. ET / 3:45 a.m. UK
Tonight’s card
Subriel Matias vs. Liam Paro
Yankiel Rivera vs. Victor Sandoval
Angel Fierro vs. Alfredo Santiago
Stephanie Pineiro vs. Diana Tapia
William Ortiz vs. Carlos Mitzael
Jeyvier Cintron vs. Carlos Mujica
Nelson Buxo vs. Alex Pallette
Kevin Gonzalez vs. Kenny Demecillo
Paro: A Tough Test for Matias
Unbeaten #5 IBF Liam Paro will show whether the Eddie Hearn-promoted Subriel Matias is as good as some believe.
Matias has developed a reputation for being a dangerous puncher, but he’s only fought a handful of decent opponents during his nine-year professional career. Paro, 28, is by far the best that Matias will have faced, and that’s why there’s a lot of interest about how he will hold up tonight.
If Matias loses, he can join Regis Prograis, Devin Haney, and Montana Love as Hearn fighters that he thought were real gold but turned out to be copper. Unlike those fighters, Matias would still be a dangerous opponent for anyone in the 140-lb division if he loses tonight, but his marketability will be tarnished.
Gvozdyk is a seasoned fighter who will quickly reveal whether Benavidez’s confidence is justified or merely bravado fueled by past successes. The outcome of this fight will significantly impact Benavidez’s future in the light heavyweight division.
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