Sources at ESPN have reported that a fight agreement between IBF super lightweight champion (up to 63.5 kg) Subriel Matias (20-1, 20 KOs) and WBO Global titleholder Liam Paro (24-0, 15 KOs) is in the final stages of negotiation.
The event is set to take place on June 15th in Matias's hometown of Manati, Puerto Rico, where the knockout artist will be defending his IBF title for the second time.
Subriel Matias last entered the ring in November of the previous year against Shohjahon Ergashev (23-1, 20 KOs). After 5 rounds, the Uzbekistan boxer withdrew due to injury.
Liam Paro, in December 2023, achieved a knockout victory over American Montana Love (18-2-1, 9 KOs).