Dsalita IBF light welterweight champion Subriel Matias and challenger Liam Paro both weighed in at 140 pounds during the weigh-in on Friday. Their highly anticipated fight is set to take place on Saturday, June 15th at the Coliseo Juan Aubin Cruz Abreu in Puerto Rico, and will be broadcast live on DAZN.
Matias, who previously defeated Shohjahon Ergashev in a sixth-round stoppage last November, is now facing Paro, a skilled southpaw with decent power. However, Paro is not expected to pose the same level of challenge that Ergashev did against Matias.
Promoter Eddie Hearn is already looking ahead, planning to match the winner of the Matias vs. Paro fight against Teofimo Lopez or Isaac Cruz in the future. Devin Haney, on the other hand, is not being considered as a potential opponent at the moment.
The undercard weigh-in results also revealed the weights of other fighters participating in the event. Yankiel Rivera, Angel Fierro, Stephanie Piniero, and William Ortiz were among those who successfully made weight for their respective bouts.
Commentators Chris Mannix and Sergio Mora shared their insights on the upcoming main event, highlighting Paro’s undefeated record and recent impressive performances. They acknowledged both fighters’ strengths and weaknesses, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting and competitive fight.
As anticipation builds for the matchup between Matias and Paro, boxing fans can look forward to an intense and action-packed showdown between two talented fighters.
