On Friday, August 1st, Subriel “Pride of Maternillo” Matías will officially receive his WBC championship belt, that certifies and celebrates him as the WBC 140-pound world champion. The ceremony will take place at La Fortaleza in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and will be led by WBC president Mauricio Sulaimán. The press conference is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. (local time) and will be attended by governor Jennifer González. On July 12th in New York, Matías defeated Dominican fighter Alberto “Avispa” Puello by unanimous decision in a twelve-round battle, claiming the 140-pound crown.

 

But Matías’ story goes far beyond the ring. In his youth, a series of poor choices led him to prison. It was there that he found boxing—a path to redemption and a chance to rebuild his life.b“If I weren’t a boxer, I’d probably be dead,” he confessed in an interview with Medio Tiempo. With a professional record of 23 wins, 2 losses, and 22 knockouts, Matías has become one of the most explosive fighters in boxing today. His journey is a testament to resilience, discipline, and the amelioration of second chances.