Matias takes WBC title from Puello, Morrell edges past Khataev

Subriel Matias is as soon as once more a world champion at 140 lbs, as he nicked a majority resolution to take the WBC tremendous light-weight title from Alberto Puello, and likewise has his subsequent battle set to go.

Matias (23-2, 22 KO) needed to go the gap for the primary time in a victory, and took two playing cards of 115-113 to elevate the belt from the previously-unbeaten Puello, with the third card even at 114-114.

All three playing cards have been lots affordable, and a 115-113 rating for Puello (24-1, 10 KO) would have been a good consequence, too, however he obtained the quick finish from two judges on this one.

A rematch would most likely be welcome for many, however necessary challenger Dalton Smith is ready within the wings, and was in-ring to just accept a battle with Matias, whom he congratulated. It was actually fairly a civil show to announce what needs to be a terrific battle, although it’s onerous for the action-minded Matias to have something lower than one.

Additionally on tonight’s card, David Morrell Jr edged a really shut break up resolution over Imam Khataev, coming off the canvas in spherical 5. Morrell (12-1, 9 KO) gained two playing cards, 95-94 and 96-93, and Khataev took the opposite one, 95-94.

It’s the primary loss for Khataev (10-1, 9 KO), however fairly a exhibiting, and the kind of effort that may get him extra possibilities, or may see him averted by many fighters. The brand new cash in boxing, largely coming from the Turki Alalshikh camp, might assist him out, if Alalshikh was proud of the efficiency, and it’s onerous to think about anybody not being proud of the way in which Khataev fought.

This one was much more debatable an consequence than Matias vs Puello, with many on the spot reactions believing Khataev deserved the nod extra, and never simply because he scored a knockdown. That’s positively one you possibly can think about demanding a rematch, and I believe anybody who watched this battle would welcome it, as a result of it was a hell of a battle and each guys confirmed large toughness and dedication.