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Subriel Matías and Elvis Rodríguez could supposedly fight for the number one spot in the IBF light welterweight rankings.
The potential clash has not been confirmed, and could depend on whether WBO 140-pound champion Teofimo Lopez decides to stray in defense against dangerous former IBF champion Matias (21-2, 21 KOs). Since Teo complains on X 24/7 about Top Rank, he may choose not to talk to Matías.
Clash for number 1?
‘The Dominican Kid’ Rodriguez (17-1-1, 13) is ranked No. 7 in the IBF at 140 and has won his last six fights since losing to Kenneth Sims Jr. via eight-round majority decision on May 22, 2021.
Matias, 32, lost his IBF title to Liam Paro last year on June 15, being manhandled in a fight that was freely officiated by the referee. Paro got away with a lot of rough tactics that should have resulted in warnings and point deductions in that fight.
Richardson Hitchins now holds the IBF light welterweight title after defeating Paro via 12-round split decision last month on June 7. So if the Matías-Rodriguez fight happens, the winner would face Hitchins for the IBF title.
“BREAKING NEWS: While Teófimo López plays negotiator on social media and even questions how much it would cost to buy his contract, the rumors do not stop! 🥊 There is talk of a possible clash between Subriel Matías and Elvis Rodríguez for the #1 position in the FIB,” said César Seda in unknown.
