Elliot Worsell speaks to the IBF super-lightweight champion after his away win in Puerto Rico YOU work hard for 12 weeks, work even harder for 12 rounds, and then suddenly it stops. The work stops, the fight stops, and all you can do in the end is hope that you have come away with the … Read more
Options are plentiful for Liam Paro, who ventured into enemy territory to dethrone a surprisingly lacklustre Subriel Matias, who appeared lethargic or possibly complacent. A fight in Australia could now be in the cards for the new IBF champion. Eric Armit dissects exactly how his title-winning effort unfolded. Round 1 Paro immediately utilized his right … Read more
By Eric Armit HARD-hitting highlights from the past week of action Gervonta Davis knocks out Frank Martin in WBA lightweight title defence. David Benavidez outpoints Oleksandr Gvozdyk for the WBC interim light heavyweight title. Albert Puello takes a split decision over Gary Antuanne Russell in fight for the WBC interim super-lightweight title. Carlos Adames wins … Read more
LIAM Paro is the new IBF super-lightweight champion after defeating Subriel Matias over 12 rounds. Earlier in the evening, Richard Riakporhe struggled under the weight of home crowd expectations in the Coliseo Juan Aubin Cruz Abreu, Manati. Paro, the underdog, delivered a superb performance and silenced the Puerto Rican fans, while Matias faltered. The judges … Read more
Subriel Matias, the crowd pleaser from Puerto Rico, will be returning to defend his IBF super-lightweight title against Australia’s Liam Paro on June 15. Last month, the 31-year-old signed a multi-fight co-promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing, adding more depth to Eddie Hearn’s stable in the 140lbs division. The title fight between Matias and Paro is … Read more
