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Dalton Smith Faces Alberto Puello in First WBC Title Defense

The outcome will determine whether Smith cements his world standing or hands Puello an immediate route back to the belt.

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Maxi Hughes during his Matchroom Boxing training-camp feature. Photo: Matchroom Boxing
Alberto Puello during his October 2026 interview. Photo: BoxingScene/ProBox TV

Overview

  • The WBC super lightweight title fight is scheduled for Saturday, October 24 at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena and will be shown live on DAZN.
  • Smith enters unbeaten at 19-0 with 14 knockouts after his fifth-round stoppage of Subriel Matias in January that won him the WBC belt.
  • Puello is the WBC mandatory challenger, a two-time former 140lb champion listed at 25-1, and has publicly disputed the Matias decision while branding himself a tricky southpaw.
  • Matchroom are promoting the Sheffield card, which features a supporting undercard including Giorgio Visioli vs Maxi Hughes and Shannon Ryan vs Emma Dolan.
  • A Smith win would strengthen his case for bigger domestic shows and potential big-name matchups; a defeat would restore Puello to immediate title status and reshape the 140lb landscape.