Boxing Match Preview: Alberto Puello (24-0-0, 10 KOs) vs. Subriel Matias (22-2-0, 22 KOs)

The WBC super lightweight championship is on the line as undefeated Dominican tactician Alberto “La Avispa” Puello (24–0, 10 KOs) defends his crown against Puerto Rican knockout artist Subriel “Orgullo de Maternillo” Matias (22–2, 22 KOs) on Saturday, July 12 at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, New York. This 12-round clash headlines a DAZN pay-per-view event and promises a stylistic war between finesse and firepower.

Fight Details

Event	Info
Date	Saturday, July 12, 2025
Location	Louis Armstrong Stadium, NYC
Time	Main Card: 6:00 PM ET
Ring Walk (Est.)	~10:30 PM ET
Broadcast	DAZN PPV ($59.99)
Title at Stake	WBC Super Lightweight Championship

Fighter Breakdown

🇩🇴 Alberto Puello

Age: 30

Height/Reach: 5’9.5″ / 71″

Style: Southpaw, slick counter-puncher

Strengths: Ring IQ, defense, jab, movement

Recent Form: Split decision wins over Sandor Martin and Gary Antuanne Russell

Titles Held: WBC Champion (2nd defense), former WBA Champion

Notable Fact: Suspended in 2023 for Clomiphene use (fertility medication); returned to win interim and full WBC titles

🇵🇷 Subriel Matias

Age: 33

Height/Reach: 5’9″ / 71″

Style: Orthodox, pressure fighter

Strengths: Power, volume punching, body attack

Recent Form: Back-to-back TKOs over Roberto Ramirez and Gabriel Valenzuela

Titles Held: Former IBF Champion

Notable Fact: All 22 wins by KO; lost IBF title to Liam Paro in 2024

Key Storylines

Style Clash: Puello’s slick movement and countering vs Matias’ relentless pressure and power.

Redemption Arc: Matias seeks to reclaim world title status after losing his IBF belt; Puello aims to silence critics who questioned his split-decision wins.

Volume vs Control: Matias throws over 90 punches per round; Puello excels at disrupting rhythm and controlling pace.

Caribbean Rivalry: Dominican Republic vs Puerto Rico adds regional pride to the stakes.