Boks: Matias Vs: Ponce

: Showed incredible heart and high-volume aggression. Despite his first professional loss, his team was praised for their decision to prioritize his long-term health by stopping the fight when they did.

: According to CompuBox, the two fighters combined for over 800 punches in just five rounds of action. Official Result Boks: Matias vs Ponce

In a high-octane battle for the vacant IBF Junior Welterweight Championship, (19-1, 19 KOs) secured a fifth-round TKO victory over the previously undefeated Jeremias Ponce (30-1, 20 KOs) . The bout, which took place on February 25, 2023, at The Armory in Minneapolis, was a punishing "phone booth" fight that lived up to its billing as a "Fight of the Year" candidate. Fight Summary Key Events Early Rounds : Showed incredible heart and high-volume aggression

By round two, Matías began to close the distance, smothering Ponce’s attacks and landing short, powerful counter-punches to the head and body. Official Result In a high-octane battle for the