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Subriel Matias and Elvis Rodriguez could reportedly fight for the No. 1 spot in the IBF light heavyweight rankings.
A potential bout has not been confirmed, and could hinge on whether WBO 140lb champion Teofimo Lopez decides to take a detour against dangerous former IBF champion Matias (21-2, 21 KOs). With Theo whining on X 24/7 about Top Rank, he might choose not to Matias.
Clash for #1?
‘The Dominican Kid’ Rodriguez (17-1-1, 13 is ranked No. 7 in the IBF at 140 and has won his last six fights since losing to Kenneth Sims Jr. via eight-round majority decision on May 22, 2021.
Matias, 32, lost his IBF title to Liam Paro last year on June 15, injured in a fight that was lightly judged by the referee. Paro got away with a lot of rough tactics that should have resulted in a warning and points deduction in that fight.
Richardson Hitchins now holds the IBF light heavyweight title after defeating Paro by split decision over 12 rounds last month on June 7. So if the Matias-Rodriguez fight does happen, the winner would face Hitchins for the IBF title.
“NILE NEWS: As Teofimo Lopez plays negotiator on social media and even wonders how much it would cost to buy out his contract, the rumors don’t stop! 🥊 There is talk of a possible clash between Subriel Matias and Elvis Rodriguez for the #1 spot in the IBF,” said Cesar Seda. Ks.
