Overview
- Matthysse stopped reigning titleholder Samantha “The Heat” Worthington in round nine, ending the American’s 12-0 run that included seven knockouts.
- The fight was held at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena, where Matthysse knelt and hugged trainer-husband Mario Narváez in a scene widely shared on social media.
- The victory marks Matthysse’s third world crown after featherweight titles in 2013 (WBA) and 2015 (WBC).
- Her professional record now stands at 21 wins, 16 losses and 1 draw, with four victories by knockout.
- The interim super-lightweight belt returns her to the sport’s global stage after a 19-year professional career.