Dalton Smith to Defend Title Against Alberto Puello in Sheffield

Dalton Smith will defend his WBC light-welterweight title against Alberto Puello at Sheffield's Utilita Arena on October 24. This match marks Smith's first title defense since he won the championship in January by defeating Subriel Matias in New York.

The fight was initially planned for June but was postponed due to an injury Smith sustained during training. Smith, who remains unbeaten with 19 wins, is eager to showcase his skills in front of his home crowd, adding that the possibility of fighting at Hillsborough next year is particularly exciting for him.

Puello, a two-time former world champion, has a professional record of 26 fights, with only one loss. He expressed confidence in his ability to challenge Smith, aiming to take the title from him in his hometown.