Subriel Matias endured series of punches vs Jeremias Ponce before hitting fatal punches of his own to end the bout before sixth-round and bag the IBF super lightweight title, know the fight purse & payout
Despite starting the fight on high-note with his consistent barrage of punches, Subriel Matias clinched the pivotal moments to clinch the victory and become the new IBF super lightweight champion.
Subriel Matias vs Jeremias Ponce purse, payouts, winner, full fight card results, highlights
.@SubrielMatias sends Ponce to the canvas at the end of the 5th and Ponce's corner stops the fight between rounds 😳#MatiasPonce pic.twitter.com/pvXSAlUHtw
— SHOWTIME Boxing (@ShowtimeBoxing) February 26, 2023
Jeremias Ponce, one of the best super lightweight boxers, will receive about $125,000 in compensation despite losing the fight. Subriel Matias, the freshly minted super lightweight champion, will be eligible for a $250,000 assured purse following his outstanding victory. The fighters will split the PPV earnings from this fight evenly, it has been announced. According to other reports, TGB Promotions had acquired the rights for this fight with their lone bid of $510,000 that meant $255,000 for each fighter including 50% split of the PPV revenue.
Subriel Matias overcame a shaky beginning to the fight against Jeremias Ponce to win by knockout on Saturday night and claim the IBF super lightweight title. At the Minneapolis Armory, the 30-year-old Puerto Rican boxer won his first world championship by compelling Jeremias Ponce’s camp to call time on the fight during the interval between the fifth & sixth round.
Full Fight Card Results
- Subriel Matias defeated Jeremias Ponce: For the vacant IBF super lightweight championship
- VeShawn Owens won against Kudratillo Abdukakhorov
- Elvis Rodriguez defeated Joseph Adorno
- Jamal James won against Alberto Palmetta
- Willie Jones defeated Derrick Jackson
- Kel Spencer won against Margarito Hernandez
Subriel Matias vs Jeremias Ponce: match events & post-match reactions
Despite the Argentinean applying a lot of pressure in the first round, Matias maintained enough composure to know that by the second round, he could tip the scales in his favor. Additionally, Matias gradually created openings to win over the judges’ scorecards with his powerful punch, which ultimately wasn’t necessary.
During the fifth-round Matias completely outboxed Ponce before dropping his rival to the canvas and his win was confirmed after Ponce failed to step in the ring at the beginning of sixth round. With this victory, Matias hopes to realize his dream of taking on significant members of his division, particularly the American Regis Prograis.