Vs Ponce — Boks: Matias

: Showed incredible heart and high-volume aggression. Despite his first professional loss, his team was praised for their decision to prioritize his long-term health by stopping the fight when they did.

In a high-octane battle for the vacant IBF Junior Welterweight Championship, (19-1, 19 KOs) secured a fifth-round TKO victory over the previously undefeated Jeremias Ponce (30-1, 20 KOs) . The bout, which took place on February 25, 2023, at The Armory in Minneapolis, was a punishing "phone booth" fight that lived up to its billing as a "Fight of the Year" candidate. Fight Summary Key Events Early Rounds Boks: Matias vs Ponce

Ponce started with an overwhelming pace, throwing 96 punches in the first round alone and temporarily preventing Matías from finding a rhythm. : Showed incredible heart and high-volume aggression

: According to CompuBox, the two fighters combined for over 800 punches in just five rounds of action. Official Result The bout, which took place on February 25,