Former WBO mild welterweight world champion Subriel Matias broke off his relationship with Mexican coach Jay “Panda” Najar.
Matias (20-2, 20 KOs) was dethroned by Liam Paro final month, shedding a twelve-round unanimous resolution on June fifteenth in entrance of his followers in Manati, Puerto Rico. It was Matias’ first combat with Matchroom Boxing.
Matias Must Regroup and Re-strategize
The 32-year-old Matias should now return to the health club if he needs to proceed to be one of many prime fighters within the 135-lb division.
Matias’ type is all offensive and thrilling to look at. He’s the kind of boxer followers wish to see each weekend and will have the ability to flip issues round.
A Delicate Stability: Offense vs. Protection
Matias should stability his protection and offense as a result of he was susceptible in opposition to Liam Paro. There isn’t any doubt that the battle-hardened fighter who goes to the entrance traces is what boxing followers wish to see. Promotional firms are in search of younger folks with these qualities to signal them and switch them into large boxing stars.
Nonetheless, Matias should study to defend herself just a little extra. Boxers with comparable types are short-lived. Ruslan Provodnikov and Brandon Rios are two examples of aggressive fighters who had brief careers on the prime because of their aggressive preventing types.
As a result of variety of blows obtained, they usually find yourself with extreme and apparent well being issues. You may’t change well being for cash.
Najar’s Farewell and Zepeda’s Rising Star
“I’m tremendous grateful to the previous world champion, a very good man in all facets of the phrase,” stated Najar on Fb. “Thanks for all of the thanks for giving me the satisfaction of getting my first champion. You realize you’re beloved very a lot. Now we have develop into household brothers. Get pleasure from your loved ones, Champion; get pleasure from your daughters. You deserve it.
“Thanks for all of the love you gave my household, my father, and all my workers. The Lord bless you right now and all the time. Right here, a brother, Mexico -Puerto Rico, we made historical past. We managed to carry collectively two lovely and boxísticos nations in a union. Mexico adores you.”
Najar additionally trains Mexican light-weight contender Williams “Camaron’ Zepeda, who’s coming off a third-round knockout victory in opposition to Giovani Cabrera final Saturday on the Toyota Heart in Ontario, California.
Zepeda’s victory may open the doorways for a world title shot in opposition to WBC light-weight champion Shakur Stevenson. Zepeda’s promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, needs to see him face one of the best at 135.
