Hearn in Talks for Cruz vs. Matias Fight

Eddie Hearn, head of Matchroom Boxing, stated that he would like to collaborate with Al Haymon's PBC to organize a unification bout in the super lightweight division (up to 63.5 kg) between WBA champion Isaac Cruz (26-2-1, 18 KOs) and IBF titleholder Subriel Matias (20-1, 20 KOs).

The event is planned to be broadcast on Amazon Prime and DAZN platforms.

On the night of March 31st in the USA, Isaac Cruz won by technical knockout in the 8th round against Rolando Romero in a fight for the WBA super lightweight title.

Subriel Matias is set to defend his IBF title against Liam Paro (24-0, 15 KOs) on June 15th in Manati, Puerto Rico.

Matias is on a streak of five consecutive early victories – all five opponents withdrew from continuing the fight. The last time he entered the ring was in November of the previous year – he defeated Shohjahon Ergashev (23-1, 20 KOs) from Uzbekistan.