: According to CompuBox, the two fighters combined for over 800 punches in just five rounds of action. Official Result
defeated Jeremias Ponce via TKO at the end of Round 5 to become the new IBF World Super Lightweight Champion . Boks: Matias vs Ponce
By round two, Matías began to close the distance, smothering Ponce’s attacks and landing short, powerful counter-punches to the head and body. : According to CompuBox, the two fighters combined
In the closing seconds of the fifth round, Matías landed a decisive combination and a body shot that dropped Ponce . While Ponce beat the count, his corner requested the fight be stopped before the sixth round began. In the closing seconds of the fifth round,
Ponce started with an overwhelming pace, throwing 96 punches in the first round alone and temporarily preventing Matías from finding a rhythm.
: Demonstrated exceptional poise and ring IQ by weathering Ponce's early storm. His signature power was the difference-maker, maintaining his 100% knockout rate in victories. Following the win, Matías immediately called out WBC champion Regis Prograis for a unification bout.
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