Comments Thread For: Subriel Matias Breaks Down, Stops Shohjahon Ergashev in Six Rounds

[kiaba360]

Matias isn't a PBC fighter - he's with an independent outlet last we checked. He can basically fight anyone, anywhere and has no problems taking what's offered to him.

Is it a relationship like Rigo had with his small-time promoter?

[Combat Talk Radio]

Is it a relationship like Rigo had with his small-time promoter?

Basically, it's a small outfit down in Puerto Rico. https://www.facebook.com/freshboxing/

I think Matias is one of like three guys they promote.

Matchroom tried to sign him after he sparked Ponce, but apparently it didn't work out. (Good)

The only reason people thought he was signed to PBC is because he sometimes fights on PBC cards. But again as far as we know, he's never been signed fully to PBC.

[kiaba360]

Basically, it's a small outfit down in Puerto Rico. https://www.facebook.com/freshboxing/

I think Matias is one of like three guys they promote.

Matchroom tried to sign him after he sparked Ponce, but apparently it didn't work out. (Good)

The only reason people thought he was signed to PBC is because he sometimes fights on PBC cards. But again as far as we know, he's never been signed fully to PBC.

His last 6 fights have been under the PBC banner, so he's effectively a PBC fighter. Maybe Juan Orengo has some sort of agreement with SHO/PBC because his other boxers (Kevin Gonzalez, Emmanuel Rodriguez, Alfredo Santiago) also fight under the PBC banner. With the disappearance of SHOBOX, hopefully Team Matias is willing to move around. Matias vs. Teofimo at MSG on ESPN would be a great opportunity.

[Combat Talk Radio]

His last 6 fights have been under the PBC banner, so he's effectively a PBC fighter. Maybe Juan Orengo has some sort of agreement with SHO/PBC because his other boxers (Kevin Gonzalez, Emmanuel Rodriguez, Alfredo Santiago) also fight under the PBC banner. With the disappearance of SHOBOX, hopefully Team Matias is willing to move around. Matias vs. Teofimo at MSG on ESPN would be a great opportunity.

We don't make that connect. Remember, A true PBC fighter can really only fight another PBC fighter if it's not a DAZN situation (opposing promoter takes less money). Matias has fought guys across the spectrum.

PBC is likely featuring him because they know he has a large following in PR.

[Boricua181]

What blows my mind is that Matias hasn't fought in NYC yet. It's damn near a rite of passage for Boricua boxers, and it's typically a sign that the fighter is on their way to stardom. PBC hasn't made a concerted effort to build the profile of one of their most entertaining fighters. A Puerto-Rican slugger should be one of the easiest boxers to market. If HBO/Loeffler could build a Kazakh at MSG, then what the hell is stopping PBC from building Matias at MSG?

Fact's! Look for Matias to make his 2nd, or 3rd, title defense in the hallowed arena of Madison Square Garden for the Puerto Rican Day Parade weekend in 2024!

[Kannabis Kid]

I remember a while back someone was hyping up Ergashev saying it was a better fight than Lipinets. Even though Lipinets lost on the same card he still at least tried, meanwhile this guy quit on his stool and blamed his leg yet he was standing fine afterwards lmao.

Matias is a tank, his defense has improved he was rolling a lot of shots and catching them on the gloves. Any fight he's in is going to be a fun one, the only ones who can give him trouble are counter punchers with above average power.

[kiaba360]

Fact's! Look for Matias to make his 2nd, or 3rd, title defense in the hallowed arena of Madison Square Garden for the Puerto Rican Day Parade weekend in 2024!

Matias/Teofimo unification makes the most sense, with Lebron and Xayas on the under-card. The problem is that Teo's purse will cost TR an arm and a leg...and may turn the event into a PPV.

[Boricua181]

Matias/Teofimo unification makes the most sense, with Lebron and Xayas on the under-card. The problem is that Teo's purse will cost TR an arm and a leg...and may turn the event into a PPV.

It might not be Teofimo, and it won't be simply because of the astronomical amount of money that his father is asking for, which by the way they aren't going to get.
What I meant was I'd want to see him against Teofimo on the night of June 8, 2024, but any other top ten fighter in the 140 pound division will do as well.
The powers that be can't hold back Matias meteoric rise to superstardom, the fans will be clamoring to see this fighting dynamo on a regular basis.

[richardt]

That's the best fight to be made @ 140!!!

But I do suspect that Russell when he boxes - and he can box, could give Matias some problems, but if he trades with Matias because he is confident of his own power, that could be Russell's undoing. Upon further review, Russell would have to be in and out, side to side with flurries and pot shots to win. Not impossible, but I don't see that happening in my mind's eye.

[richardt]

I remember a while back someone was hyping up Ergashev saying it was a better fight than Lipinets. Even though Lipinets lost on the same card he still at least tried, meanwhile this guy quit on his stool and blamed his leg yet he was standing fine afterwards lmao.

Matias is a tank, his defense has improved he was rolling a lot of shots and catching them on the gloves. Any fight he's in is going to be a fun one, the only ones who can give him trouble are counter punchers with above average power.

Kind of reminds me of a young Loma where in both cases, their opponents are overwhelmed by the blizzard and see no way out and quit in their corner. Hard to defend against a swarm of bees. But better for an opponent to go out on his shield.