Australian Liam Paro is out to pull off a big upset and claim the IBF super lightweight world title when he takes on Subrial Matias.
Paro is unbeaten in 24 fights, but faces his toughest test yet when he takes on Matias in Puerto Rico.
Matias has recorded 20 knockout victories in his 21 professional fights, and Paro will need to pull off something special to get the job done.
However the Queenslander impressed with a knockout victory of his own over Montana Love in September, and goes into the fight full of confidence.
Paro says he has ‘waited his whole life’ for this opportunity, and he is determined to grab it with both hands.
The 27-year-old is also relishing the prospect of taking on Matias in his ‘own backyard’ of Puerto Rico in front of a hostile crowd.
Here is everything you need to know about the bout.
The bout between Subrial Matias and Liam Paro will take place on Sunday 16th June (AEST).
Subrial Matias and Liam Paro are expected to walk into the ring at 12:00 (AEST).
The fight will take place at the Coliseo Juan Aubín Cruz Abreu in Manatí, Puerto Rico.
It is a modern, medium sized venue that is used to hosting sporting events, including boxing, MMA, UFC and pro wrestling.
The Coliseo Juan Aubín Cruz Abreu will be packed to rafters as the locals flock to see their hero Matias.
That is something extra Paro will have to overcome if he is to win the bout.
The bout will be streamed live by DAZN Global.
Matias is putting his IBF super lightweight world title on the line.
Matias is the hot fancy at 1.12 while Paro can be backed at 6.00 to pull off a shock victory.