Matias to defend IBF 140lb belt against Paro

IBF junior welterweight champion Subriel Matías (20-1 20 KOs) makes a homecoming return to Puerto Rico when he defends his world title against unbeaten Liam Paro (24-0, 15 KOs) at the Coliseo Juan Aubín Cruz Abreu in Manatí on Saturday June 15, live worldwide on DAZN.

Subriel Matías: “I am super excited to be able to be in front of my people defending the title that we had such a hard time getting. The mentality will always be the same and in front of my people I don’t even have to say it, they know me. The Pride of Maternillo.”

Liam Paro: “I’ve waited my whole life for this opportunity. Fighter’s fight and I can’t wait to fight the boogeyman in his backyard.”

June 15 represents Matchroom’s first event in Puerto Rico, and it’s the first fight with Matías after he signed a co-promotional deal with Matchroom and Fresh Productions.

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