Prospect Focus: Subriel Matias

Continuing a series of threads I started for discussion of upcoming global talent we move on from awkward Uzbek Israil Madrimov (https://www.boxingscene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=840569) to Puerto Rico's better known intelligent engine of destruction Subriel 'Browny' Matias. Possibly best known now for the tragedy surrounding his fight with Russia's Maxim Dadashev, Subriel has accumulated a staggering 15 straight KOs in the professional ranks and has to rank amongst the most promising prospects anywhere in the sport. His recent signing with PBC opens up a plethora of options as and when he moves up into the US talent rich WW division and it seems only a matter of time before he gets lined up for a title shot, although promotional divides may make that a problem at 140. SUBRIEL 'BROWNY' MATIAS https://images.tapology.com/headshot_images/213432/large/20191130_004222.jpg?1575074583 15 (15) - 0 - 0 https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/749669 A native of Fajardo, Puerto Rico, Subriel came to boxing at 12 years old finding in it a postive channel for his violent energy as so many others have. Whilst Subriel did make something of a name for himself as a national level amateur, with over 100 fights and multiple Tournament wins he never really competed at international level despite remaining in the unpaid ranks till 24 years old citing a commitment to work and education. https://www.******.com/535964-new-faces-subriel-matias-1/ (Ring TV) Since he debuted in the pro ranks back in 2015 however Subriel has looked phenomenal at every turn, his combination of intelligent stalking pressure, good combination punching and a ferocious finishing instinct having stopped every one of his 15 opponents except the unfortunate Dadashev (RIP champ) within 6 rounds. Early fight footage is thin on the ground but his 2016 and 2017 destructions of countryman Ramon Melendez and Jeffery Fontanez in 2 rounds gave a taste of things to come: More destruction ensued as Browny worked his way through a slew of journeymen and former prospects His throat slit gesture and subsequently vicious annihilation of Peralta after Abraham starts getting a bit dirty shows a mean streak in Browny that we don't usually see... in fact typically he's admirably composed, but for me that controlled viciousness and the ability to turn it on is nothing but an assett ina fighter. Probably the high point of Subriel's's career in Puerto comes with his methodical walkdown and brutalisation of former prospect Adrian Estrella in May '18 for which footage is unfortunately tricky to come by.. https://de-de.facebook.com/freshboxing/videos/1969260079753924/ Probably both the high and low point of Browny's professional career to date is of course the Dadashev fight, fighting in the US for only the second time, the Dadashev fight was in some ways seen as his first true test and his real introduction to the US audience - the fight which was going to announce his presence as a serious contender... Which of course it did, but tragically not for all the reasons it was hoped. Nonethless the performance he put on against tough prospect Dadashev was every bit as dominant as his team most have hoped, and despite the horrible circumstances showed that Subriel is genuinely ready for the world level: RIP Maxim Dadashev 1990 - 2019. Rest In Peace Champ. To be continued...