Teofimo Lopez to Defend WBO Title Against Subriel Matias on ESPN+ PPV

The junior welterweight bout is set for March 15, though fans and analysts question its pay-per-view appeal.

Teofimo Lopez, reigning WBO junior welterweight champion, is finalizing a fight with former IBF titleholder Subriel Matias for March 15, 2025.
The fight will headline a Top Rank Boxing event on ESPN+ PPV, with the location yet to be announced but expected to be in the United States.
Lopez, ranked No. 1 in the division by ESPN and Ring Magazine, is making his third title defense after mixed performances in his last two fights.
Matias, ranked No. 8 by ESPN, is seeking to reclaim a world title after losing his IBF belt in a June upset and rebounding with a second-round TKO in November.
The fight has drawn criticism from fans and analysts, with many questioning its competitiveness and whether it merits a pay-per-view designation.