It wasn’t that long ago that former IBF junior welterweight champion Subriel Matias (20-2, 20 KOs) was the “boogeyman” of the division. It took just one night in June during his homecoming that he not only lost his title to Liam Paro, but fans were quick to write him off after suffering the unanimous decision loss in Puerto Rico that night. He returns on Saturday night to his native Puerto Rico to get back on track toward a title shot as he faces Roberto Ramirez (26-3-1, 19 KOs) live on PPV.com.
On Thursday afternoon, the fighters involved with the fight card attended the final press conference before Friday’s weigh-in. Matias and Ramirez didn’t have much to say, but this was a case of less is more as both fighters are ready to put on for their respective countries.
Ramirez stepped to the podium first and said, “As mentioned before, I’ve come prepared for war and represent Mexico.” Matias, on the other hand, lets everyone know that he hasn’t forgotten about what happened in June, but instead of making a bunch of excuses, he would instead let his fists do all the talking on Saturday night. “It’s been five months since my loss on June 15. I want to say a lot of things but prefer my actions speak for me,” said the former junior welterweight champion.
Subriel Matias vs. Roberto Ramirez Date, Start Time
- Date: Saturday, November 9
- Start time: 6:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. PT
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT
These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
What Channel/Stream Is Subriel Matias vs. Roberto Ramirez?
- U.S. & select countries (Check your local listings outside of the U.S.): PPV.com
PPV.COM, which does not require a subscription, will offer the Matias vs. Ramirez event for $39.99 worldwide. iNDEMAND, the parent company of PPV.COM, will also be carrying the event through its network of cable and telco operators in the U.S. and Canada via providers including: Xfinity, Spectrum, Contour, Optimum, Fios, Rogers, Bell, SaskTel, and Telus, among others.
Subriel Matias vs. Roberto Ramirez Betting Odds
Per DraftKings SportsBook, Subriel Matias is the favorite at -4000, and Roberto Ramirez is the underdog at +1200.
Press release regarding the undercard.
The co-main event will be a world title final eliminator for the number one ranking position of the International Boxing Federation (IBF) at bantamweight division (118 pounds), when two-time world champion Emmanuel ‘Manny’ Rodríguez (22-3, 13 KOs), from Vega Baja and ranked number three by the organization, faces Mexican ranked number five José Salas (15-0, 10 KOs), from Tijuana in a 12-round fight.
Newly crowned World Boxing Organization (WBO) NABO Junior Welterweight Champion Alfredo ‘Ojo’ Santiago (15-2, 6 KOs) of Fajardo, will defend his title against Mexican Pedro ‘La Roca’ Campa (36-3-1, 24 KOs), from Sonora, in a 10-round fight.
Telemundo’s ‘Exatlón USA #5’ Champion and the only Puerto Rican boxer to participate in two Olympics, Jeyvier Cintrón (12-1, 6 KOs), from Bayamón, will seek to qualify among the best 15 fighters in bantamweight division, when he faces Rashib Martínez (23-3-1, 11 Kos), from Monterrey, Mexico, for the vacant WBO International title in a 10-round fight.
Opening the card is an exciting and promising fight between Abimael ‘Manos de Piedra’ Ortiz (10-1, 5 KOs) from Cidra, against Mexican and world contender Kevin ‘El Chacal’ Gonzalez (27-1-1, 14 KOs), from Sinaloa, Mexico, in a 10 rounds junior featherweight bout.
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