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Dalton Smith retains WBC super-lightweight title

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2026-10-24 17:21 UTC → 2026-10-25 10:14 UTC · added removed

Dalton Smith vs. Alberto Puello retains WBC super-lightweight title fight

Professional boxer Dalton Smith is scheduled to defend successfully defended his WBC super lightweight super-lightweight title against Alberto Puello at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield, England. In a 12-round contest that went the full distance, Smith enters secured a split-decision victory, extending his unbeaten professional record to 20-0. The judges' scorecards were closely divided: two officials scored the bout with a 19-0 record, 115-113 in favor of Smith, while Puello, holding a 25-1 record, aims to reclaim the championship third judge awarded it 116-112 for the Dominican Republic. Ahead of the October 24 contest, the fighters engaged in a face-to-face encounter to conclude promotional activities. Puello challenged assessments of Smith’s experience, describing himself challenger, Puello. The match was described as a “very difficult, complicated southpaw.” Promoter Eddie Hearn noted that a victory for tactical, high-level affair in which Smith would solidify used distance control and timing to counter Puello’s volume and southpaw movement. This victory represents Smith’s first successful title defense since his position knockout win over Subriel Matias in January. Following the 140-pound division and potentially lead bout, Smith expressed an ambition to a bout against WBC interim champion Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz. The 12-round championship bout is part of Matchroom Boxing’s ‘The Belt Collector’ event headline future events at Hillsborough Stadium and will be broadcast live on DAZN. The full card includes matchups such named American boxer Shakur Stevenson as Giorgio Visioli against Maxi Hughes and Shannon Ryan against Emma Dolan. a potential future opponent.

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  1. 2026-10-25 10:14 UTC Dalton Smith retains WBC super-lightweight title
  2. 2026-10-24 17:21 UTC Dalton Smith vs. Alberto Puello WBC title fight
  3. 2026-10-22 23:18 UTC Dalton Smith and Alberto Puello WBC title fight

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