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.
FIGHT ODDS
Alberto Puello – 110
Subriel Matias – 110
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 11, 2025
