Smith v Puello - all you need to know
All you need to know about WBC light-welterweight champion Dalton Smith's defence against Alberto Puello in Sheffield on Saturday.
Dalton Smith defends his WBC light-welterweight title in Sheffield on October 24th against former champion Alberto Puello. The 29-year-old Smith, who took the belt from Subriel Matias in New York nine months prior, returns to his hometown of Sheffield. Smith was originally scheduled to face Puello in June, but a training injury led to the fight's postponement.
Puello, 32, is a former WBA and WBC champion with only one professional loss to Matias. Smith, who holds a perfect record of 19 wins from 19 fights, including 14 knockouts, aims to cap his breakthrough year with another statement win. Puello, a slick southpaw known for movement, speed, and counter-punching, poses a different challenge compared to Matias.
Smith's victory could strengthen his claim to be among the best fighters in the division and potentially lead to bigger fights, including a possible headlining match at Sheffield Wednesday's Hillsborough Stadium.
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