Unbeaten English star Dalton Smith puts his WBC junior welterweight title on the line against Dominican challenger Alberto Puello on Saturday, October 24, in a 12-round championship showdown at the Utilita Arena Sheffield.
Promoted by Matchroom Boxing, the fight headlines an elite card in Smith’s home city, with the main event ringwalks expected around 5:15 p.m. ET / 2:15 p.m. PT and the broadcast starting at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT on DAZN.
Dalton Smith vs Alberto Puello (Credits: Variety)
Dalton Smith vs Alberto Puello: Records and Stakes
Smith enters the bout with a perfect 19-0-0 record, defending the WBC junior welterweight championship belts he has built his reputation on. Puello, meanwhile, brings a formidable 25-1-0 record into the challenger’s corner, making this one of the most evenly matched title fights of the year on paper.
For Smith, the fight is a chance to cement his status as one of Britain’s brightest boxing stars in front of a home crowd. For Puello, it is an opportunity to rip the titles away on enemy soil and announce himself as the division’s new king.
Smith vs Puello Start Time and How To Watch
The full event takes place at the Utilita Arena Sheffield in Sheffield, England, on Saturday, October 24. Coverage begins at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT on DAZN, with the Smith vs Puello main event ringwalks expected around 5:15 p.m. ET / 2:15 p.m. PT.
With 12 championship rounds scheduled, fans can expect a high-stakes, high-tempo battle between two prime fighters with everything to gain — and, for the champion, an unbeaten record to protect.
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Source: Variety — read the full story there.