Matias Targets the Elite

IBF super lightweight champion (up to 63.5 kg) from Puerto Rico, Subriel Matias (20-1, 20 KOs), mentioned in an interview with BoxingScene that he would like to fight the winner of the Josh Taylor vs. Jack Catterall bout, but he's also open to another option.

"It would be an honor for me to meet the winner of the Taylor-Catterall fight. These are good names that fans like. The world of boxing demands competitive fights.

Of course, I'd like to go to the UK to have such a fight, why not? All you need is a call to organize a fight.

I would also like to meet Jose Carlos Ramirez. That would be a wonderful confrontation for the fans. Fans love blood, spectacle. We both can give them that," Matias said.

Catterall and Taylor are scheduled to fight on April 17 in Leeds, United Kingdom. Jose Carlos Ramirez hasn't fought since March 2023, when he won by knockout against Richard Commey. Matias is on a streak of five consecutive victories by opponent corner stoppages.