Boks: Matias Vs Ponce Apr 2026

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 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

defeated Jeremias Ponce via TKO at the end of Round 5 to become the new IBF World Super Lightweight Champion . 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. The bout, which took place on February 25,