Matos represented Cabo Rojo at the Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2009 pageant where she was crowned Miss Puerto Rico Universe by outgoing titleholder Ingrid Rivera with the assistance of Miss USA 2008 Crystle Stewart and Miss Dominican Republic 2008 Marianne Cruz . She also won the award for " Most Beautiful Face . " Matos wore a costume modeled after boxing gear during the national costume competition ; the piece included a hooded robe , gloves and a championship belt bearing the Coat of arms of Puerto Rico . The outfit was known to the island 's boxing tradition , which has produced more champions per capita than any other location in the world
Miss USA 2008
Miss USA 2008
Mayra Matos