The IBF Title is on the Line
On Saturday, Subriel Matias and Jeremias Ponce will tangle in a crucial IBF Super Lightweight title bout.
The sportsbook odds favor Matias, who has a strong record of 18 wins and only 1 loss, with all 18 victories being by knockout. This impressive record makes him a formidable opponent for the undefeated Ponce, who has yet to face similarly skilled fighters.
Matias is the heavy favorite at -375, while Ponce is considered the sizable underdog with odds of +275.
Let’s check the latest Boxing news, stats, and Boxing lines for Matias vs Ponce. We’ve got plenty of Boxing picks for you to consider.
Matias Marches On
In 2020, Matias suffered a close defeat to Petros Ananyan, but he has since regained his form and now has the opportunity to compete for a major title.
With his powerful punches, Matias has dominated his past three fights, leading to the retirement of his opponents. Most recently, he forced Ananyan to quit in the ninth round, and he has been making a strong statement by defeating previously undefeated fighters.
As he prepares to fight for the vacant title, Matias has the potential to seize this opportunity with both hands.
“I’m very grateful that there is now a date for this fight so that I can finally realize my dream and become world champion”, said Matias. “I’ve been away from my family for 10 months in Mexico, just preparing and getting ready until the time came to step into the ring. Now that it’s in my sight, there’s nothing that is going to stand in my way”.
Boxing odds expect Matias to be too strong. His odds have been rock-solid since markets opened and his winning streak could continue.
Unbeaten Record with Ponce
While undefeated records in boxing should be approached with caution, it’s still noteworthy that Ponce has earned his shot at the title. Although he is ranked 17th in the world in his division, he deserves recognition for his impressive streak of 30 consecutive wins.
In his most recent bout, Ponce knocked out a one-star opponent who had a record of 23 wins, 20 losses, and one draw. However, he also has a significant win over Lewis Ritson, who was a rising star in British boxing. Ponce took advantage of his opportunity by knocking Ritson down three times in the 10th round, maintaining his undefeated record.
He’s hoping to realize his dream of becoming world champion.
“I promise that I’m coming into this fight prepared to do whatever it takes to reach my dream and become a world champion”, said Ponce. “In my mind, this is my fight, and that title is already mine. Anyone who’s standing in my way is going to see why I’m undefeated and why I’ve earned this position that I’m in”.
He’s not getting much respect from betting online markets. He’s the +325 underdog, which is a generous price for an unbeaten fighter.
Matias vs Ponce Head-to-Head
This will be the first meeting between Matias vs Ponce.
Matias vs Ponce Fight Information
- Fight: Matias (18-1) vs Ponce (30-0)
- Location: Armory, Minneapolis
- Day/Time: Saturday, Feb 25, 9 p.m. ET
- Matias vs Ponce Live Stream: Box Live
Matias vs Ponce Betting Lines
Matias vs Ponce Picks and Prediction
Matias should have too much class for Ponce, who is undefeated but hasn’t faced the same level of opposition.
Bettors will have to take short odds but he’s worth including in boxing parlays for this weekend’s action, which includes Paul vs Fury.
Matias is listed at -375 in our Vegas boxing lines. This means that if you wager $100 on Matias, you have a chance to win $27. Ponce is +275, offering a chance to win $275 on a $100 wager. The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives Matias a 78.95% chance to win, with Ponce at 26.67%.
