Matias vs Ponce HIGHLIGHTS: February 25, 2023 | PBC on Showtime

Despite a slow start, Subriel Matias turns up the heat and forces Jeremias Ponce's corner to wave off the fight after the conclusion of the fifth round of their IBF World Junior Welterweight Championship. Matias wins by TKO5 and improves to 19-1 (19 KOs).

Power-punching Subriel Matias showed why he’s become one of boxing’s most vaunted knockout artists as he stopped the previously unbeaten Jeremias Ponce after four rounds to win the vacant IBF 140-pound World Championship Saturday night live on SHOWTIME from The Armory in Minneapolis.

Puerto Rico’s Matias (19-1, 19 KOs) captured the title in an electric firefight that saw the two top-ranked super lightweights throw over 800 combined punches in five rounds according to CompuBox. For Matias, the victory culminated a long journey that had him away from his family for nearly a year as he trained in Mexico for his first title opportunity.

“I'm on cloud nine right now,” said Matias. “I don't think I've woken up from this dream. Maybe I can tell you how it feels tomorrow, but right now, it's a dream come true. I wanted to work him from the first round on, because I knew he wouldn't have the same power as me as the fight went on.”

Ponce (30-1, 20 KOs) came out extremely aggressive and looked to swarm Matias early as he threw 96 punches in round one, out-landing Matias 28 to 11. Matias adjusted in round two, closing the distance and smothering Ponce to dull some of his attack while also finding spots for his own short power punches.

"I thought it was an even fight, but one punch can change everything and that’s what happened,” said Ponce. “Subriel is a tough, strong fighter and I knew what he was capable of.”

After landing a powerful left hand that hurt Ponce late in round four, Matias returned determined and sharp in round five, landing 47% of his power punches over the three minutes. In the waning moments of the round, Matias landed the decisive blows, a series of head and body shots that badly hurt Matias and put him on the mat.

Ponce was able to make it to his stool, but his corner had seen enough and suggested that the fight be stopped, with the official result coming as a TKO at the end of round four.

“I’m fine now,” said Ponce. “My team knows me, and they made the decision that they had to make. It hurts, but the most important thing is that I’m healthy.”

“I wasn’t really surprised,” said Matias. “Once I saw how his corner reacted. I saw that (Ponce) was hurt in that fifth round. I thought that I was tentative in the first four rounds, so I came out with a different approach and mindset in the fifth.”

After the fight, with his IBF belt in tow, Matias set his sights on a unification showdown against WBC 140-pound World Champion Regis Prograis.

“Regis Prograis, I’m coming for you,” said Matias. “I’m the world champion now. I promise that I’m coming to hurt you. Prograis likes to talk the talk, but I have that same mentality. Let’s see who prevails. I want him to see that there are people crazier than him in this sport.”

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[shawnterrance]

matias be punching through people like breaking wood and ice

[LordQeeF]

Matias reminds me of Julian Jackson, their fighting style are similar. For those who don’t know who Julian “The Hawk” Jackson is. Then it’s a definite recommendation to watch those fights.

[jeromemesa]

All are arm punches what scary part is when it landed to his opponent it has a destructive effect imagine if matias punches using his whole body ..it will be knock out cold

[tyronejohnson]

Training started showing up at the best round 🎉🎉

[caleb]

Might as well just post the whole fight

[fermingarrick]

See Jeremiah's Ponce vs Hutchinson

[gfriends]

Did you guys see how they went silent?

[AngelLopez-hcdf]

Terrence don't want this Pitbull my money on this Pitbull right here bro from Puerto Rico.

[brixdivino]

This guy the superior of 140 lbs, he can kiil Haney, teo, YouTuber scrap r Garcia .

[thesoskofactory]

The only lightweight fighter of this era to kill a man is crazy

[MorenoSV]

Matias not ready for davis he looks like a brawler like everybody else, get someone as a smart fast and powerfull fighter

[Mremmanuel]

You posting this now? After letting him go? You treated him like 💩 didn’t give him the opportunity to unify either

[CurtisMiller-yujc]

He keeps his focus while in the heat BUT he leaves himself open and once someone can pressure him than we can really see until than Idk

[Auchaser]

Ponce made the same mistake matias previous opponent made, they tried to get him out of there early and left all their energy in opening rounds.Matias has a great chin, its not gonna work. You gotta have the stamina to outbox him and deal with his constant pressure.

[rafael]

Everyone wants Cruz vs Matias but i don’t think he could beat him tbh.

[manukhajvandi]

he looks good against stationary fighters. stylistically he can have great scraps with brawlers but he aint beating an elite boxer or boxer puncher. not yet at least

[harwellteves]

Pitbull will kill this guy...but it would be a worth to watch...no running n hugging

[patrickmallari]

I know Pitbull can KO Matias..hoping for Unification..

[calbeer]

Listen, I’m not doubting Matias has power and is a bad ass, but those last ten punches mostly missed the target. The body shot at the end looked to me like a low blow. Sorry, I know a lot of you seem to worship this guy, but I was not impressed with this video! I’ll look at more.

[mauriciogarcia]

So this is the guy that will end pitbull career subriel Marian haha no creoooo 😂