What fighters at 140 would you favour over Matias

I would agree with those three but not with much confidence. Matias is a wreking ball that is young and hungry. Taylor and Prograis have more versatility to them but are getting older. I'm not so sure Martin could hold him off.

 

For years now I've maintained that only TTT and Rougarou can be argued favorites over him, and even them not by a hell of a lot:

https://www.boxingforum24.com/threa...la-violencia-of-fajardo.668624/#post-21089712

 

Even that pillow fisted chump will get devoured by the Matias.

 

Sure but Matías isn't some caveman to be outboxed easily (like Teo) nor a medium-punching blown-up featherweight (like Mikey). You need power and skill to keep his respect and have a chance at beating him. Only the aforementioned two have both attributes in sufficient quantity.