Today, reigning IBF super lightweight champion Gabriel “Killer” Matthias (20-1, 20 KOs) of Puerto Rico and Australian prospect Levan Paro (24-0, 15 KOs) faced off at the weigh-in in Manati, Puerto Rico. On June 16, Beijing time, the pair will collide in a 12-round battle for the IBF 140-pound title, with Matthias making his second defense. Both fighters weighed in at 140 pounds, clearing the weight requirement.
The 32-year-old Matthias has a professional record of 20 wins, one loss, with all victories coming by way of KO. He is currently ranked No. 1 by BOXREC in the 140-pound division. Standing at 5’8″ with a reach of 71″, he fights orthodox and has fought a total of 96 rounds in his 21-bout career. In 2023, he has already had two outings, and fans are eagerly anticipating potential unification bouts against Devin Haney, Teofimo Lopez, or Isaac Cruz.
Paro, 28, boasts an undefeated record of 24 wins, with 16 of those coming by KO. He is ranked No. 10 by BOXREC in the same weight class. The 5’8″ southpaw has a reach of 71″ and has held titles such as the IBF International and WBO Global super lightweight championships, marking him as a rising star. Currently, the odds favor Matthias at 1-5.
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