Smith Stuns Matias!
The boxing world witnessed a massive upset in New York on Saturday night. Dalton Smith, the underdog from England, delivered on his bold promise. He stripped Subriel “El Orgullo de Maternillo” Matias of his WBC 140-pound title with a spectacular sixth-round knockout at the Barclays Center.
A War of Attrition
Ranked No. 7 by The Ring, Smith initially refused to back down. He boxed beautifully from the outside, preventing Matias from finding his rhythm. Consequently, the second round erupted into a brawl. The pro-Matias crowd roared as the fighters traded blows. However, Smith’s bravado paid off early. He landed heavy overhand lefts and rights, drawing blood from the champion’s nose.
Turning the Tide
In rounds three and four, Smith adjusted his tactics wisely. He diffused the firefight by jabbing and holding whenever Matias got too close. Tensions boiled over at the end of the fourth. The two warriors continued to hurl punches well after the bell, forcing referee Ricky Gonzalez to physically separate them.
Suddenly, the momentum shifted in the sixth. Smith, now bleeding from a cut over his left eye, decided to bite down and push the pace. He stunned Matias with a sharp right hand. Immediately, he followed with a crushing two-punch combination. The champion stumbled backward and collapsed onto the canvas. Although Matias crawled to his feet, he was staggering. The referee waved the fight off at 2:24.
The Future of the Division
“I’m the best fighter in the division now,” Smith told The Ring before heading to the hospital. “You can’t deny me now.”
This victory ends Matias’ short reign. Meanwhile, the division remains hot. Ring champion Teofimo Lopez is set to face Shakur Stevenson on Jan. 31 on DAZN. However, until that bell rings, Dalton Smith is the man of the hour. Promoter Eddie Hearn’s emotional celebration in the ring confirmed it: a new star has officially arrived at junior welterweight.
Matias Reacts With Class
Although Subriel “El Orgullo de Maternillo” Matias lost his title, he maintained his dignity. The Puerto Rican star posted a quick update on Instagram Stories to address the defeat. In a clever play on words, he admitted that Smith gave him “No Mas Dias.”
He showed true professionalism in the sport, refusing to deny the loss. Instead, he kept his head high.
“No longer the WBC Champion but hey, what can I say guys…this is boxing!” Matias shared.
