Dalton Smith defends world title against Alberto Puello

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 23:08 · Archive

Sheffield boxer Dalton Smith defends his WBC super lightweight world title against Dominican Alberto Puello on Saturday.

Sheffield boxer Dalton Smith is defending his WBC super lightweight world title against Dominican Alberto Puello at the Utilita Arena on Saturday. This marks Smith's first title defence and his first fight in his hometown since becoming world champion earlier this year.

Smith won the belt in January by stopping Subriel Matias with a fifth-round knockout in Brooklyn, New York. He boasts an unbeaten record of 19-0 with 14 knockouts. Puello, his opponent, is a former two-time world champion with a record of 25-1 and 11 knockouts. He held the super lightweight title from 2024 to 2025.

The pair were originally scheduled to fight in May but Smith was forced to postpone following an injury sustained during training. Smith said of the upcoming bout: 'It's a tough fight, he's a two-time world champion. He has an awkward style, but I do well against southpaws'.

TV coverage begins at 7pm on Saturday with ringwalks for the main event expected at 10.15pm. The fight will be broadcast live on DAZN.

How it is being reported

• Dalton Smith retains world title after pulsating battle with Alberto Puello at Utilita Arena SheffieldThe story of Dalton Smith’s maiden world title defence against Alberto Puello in SheffieldYorkshire Post · 24 Oct, 22:26
• Dalton Smith vs Alberto Puello fight TV channel, live stream and undercard detailsSheffield boxer Dalton Smith will fight in front of a home crowd when he defends his WBC super lightweight world title on SaturdayHuddersfield Examiner · 24 Oct, 05:45

In this story: Dalton Smith · Alberto Puello · Sheffield · Utilita Arena · WBC · Matchroom Boxing

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