Comments Thread For: Kenneth Sims Jr. Has No Doubt He Can Beat Subriel Matias

[JimmyBX]

I think Haney and Stevens would school him in boring wins, you could tie their feet together and he still couldn't catch them, he hasnt fought any real quality guys.

No one is beating Matias with a jab . To beat Matias, you must be willing to take a beating. Shakur will never get another decision like he did vs De Los Santos. Boxing will fix it. Matias ain’t De Los Santos. He will close the gap, eat some jabs and deliver the pain. Shakur either runs or fights. Haney would be annihilated. He can’t fight on the inside and Subriel ain’t Prograis. He’s quicker and tactical with the way he closes distance. Haney won’t have enough to make Matias take a step back. Haney would get seriously hurt fighting Matias if he doesn’t quit. And he will quit. That’s why he will never fight Matias.

[JimmyBX]

Sims displays good skills as a fighter, however, it remains to be seen whether he possesses the determination and stamina necessary to prevail against Subriel Matias' formidable challenges. Sims confidently asserts that none of Matias' previous opponents possess his skill level. However, it is worth noting that Sims has yet to encounter a fighter of Matias' aggression and unwavering pressure in the ring. The question is going to be does Sims have the power to make Matias respect him and does he possess the heart to not wilt under the constant pressure Matias will bring? Realistically, how does Kenneth Sims Jr. expect to fight Matias if the IBF does not even rank him? Subriel Matias is after all the IBF 140 lb. champion.

If you can’t force Subriel to go back, you’re going to lose. Only man with those skills at 140 is Teofimo. Haney could come in at 165 like he did vs Prograis and still get knocked out. Matias takes your heart. If you can’t take his, you’re dead. And if you have too much heart, that’s where you might end up……that’s been proven already in his fight vs Dadashev.

[Eff Pandas]

I was hoping Gary Antuanne would be the first!

It would be fun while it lasted but idk that GAR gots the power to take Subriel out or the armor to not get taken out.

I was big on GAR for awhile but his game has advanced very lil as a pro. He kinda feels like a guy whos a 10rd amateur boxer whos power is so good he didn't need to change much from an amateur.

I think its likely GAR starts well vs Subriel, like many do, but I'd be surprised if GAR can keep the pace/avoid getting stopped by the midway point. Again it'll be fun while it lasts regardless so I'm down for it next.

[Eff Pandas]

I think Haney and Stevens would school him in boring wins, you could tie their feet together and he still couldn't catch them, he hasnt fought any real quality guys.

I think Subriel is athletically underrated. Plus I think its hard for the guys who can outbox him to hurt him & if he touches guys they feel it.

That said I'd probably favor Shakur over anyone whos a realistic future opp & Shakur being 5lbs from Subriel makes him realistic to me. I think Devin is a KO L waiting to happen to the right opp & Subriel would be a guy I'd lean him away from if I was on Team Haney. I could def see Devin winning every second of that fight til he makes a mistake & things ends or start going sideways tho. If he could keep it up as well as he did vs Regis with a lil extra on top I'd expect him to win.

And tbc I'm not saying Subriel is unbeatable, but someone is gonna need a near perfect night to beat him right now & idk that many are up for it.

[AmpMcv]

Gary Antuanne.. damn! I forgot that dude existed lol. somebody get dude a big fight, too talented to sit on the sidelines.

Nah, that's not the Gary Russell way! One fight a year if they feel like it.

[AmpMcv]

Never say nobody! In your eyes you may not see anyone, but theirs always somebody that can take your throne.

I said nobody has SHOWN they have what it takes. I didn't say nobody COULD.

[Roadblock]

I think a lot of guys got the skills to beat him. Idk how many got the elusiveness &/or toughness to not get melted down before 36mins has passed to get the W.

I'm ngl & act like I'd be hyped for Matias vs Sims, but anyone who takes Matias' belt from him is gonna get a lot of respect from most hardcore fans.

I think Haney and Stevens would school him in boring wins, you could tie their feet together and he still couldn't catch them, he hasnt fought any real quality guys.

[Wacked_Out]

I like Sims. I think he can do it.

[hitmanjosh]

Nobody has shown they have what it takes to beat the current version of Subriel.

Never say nobody! In your eyes you may not see anyone, but theirs always somebody that can take your throne.

[messi807]

I was impressed by how Sims handled Akhmedov! I would love to see someone, anyone, MAN UP, and fight Matias! I was hoping Gary Antuanne would be the first!

Gary Antuanne.. damn! I forgot that dude existed lol. somebody get dude a big fight, too talented to sit on the sidelines.