Subriel Matias rebounded from a challenging night at the office with what could be considered the highlight of his burgeoning career. The fierce junior welterweight fighter from Fajardo, Puerto Rico, dismantled previously undefeated Malik 'Iceman' Hawkins, securing a seventh-round stoppage victory on Saturday night at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut, amidst a crowdless venue.
Matias seized control of the bout in round six, delivering the fight's sole knockdown. By round seven's start, Hawkins' condition prompted the ringside doctor to advise referee Johnnie Callis to halt the match.
Both fighters engaged aggressively from the opening bell. While Hawkins utilized lateral movement effectively to evade Matias' onslaught, he failed to capitalize on his height and reach advantages.
Matias demonstrated superior ring control in round two, intensifying his attack and inflicting significant damage on Hawkins. Despite a warning for a low blow, Matias predominantly targeted Hawkins' upper body, visibly marking his opponent's face.
Following a punishing third round, Hawkins received counsel from trainer Kenny Ellis to adopt a more aggressive approach while prioritizing defense. However, Hawkins struggled to implement this strategy, often engaging in close-quarters combat.
Before round five commenced, the ringside physician assessed Hawkins' condition, signaling concern about his ability to continue. Despite Matias' relentless assault, Hawkins persevered until a pair of left hooks in round six led to a knockdown, signaling the fight's inevitable conclusion.
Hawkins, eager to press on in round seven, was denied by the medical staff, prompting the referee to call an end to the contest.
Judges Tom Carusone, John McKaie, and Don Trella unanimously favored Matias, scoring the fight 59-54 in his favor.
With this victory, Matias improves his record to 16-1 (16KOs), marking a triumphant return after a previous defeat to Petros Anonyan in February. Matias dominated statistically, landing 137-of-506 punches with a 27% connect rate, compared to Hawkins' 27% connection rate on 994-of-353 punches. Notably, Matias connected with 122-of-36 power punches.
The bout kicked off a Showtime-televised tripleheader, setting the stage for the headline event featuring Sergey Lipinets and Custio Clayton in an interim welterweight title clash.
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