Smith retains title with split-decision win over Puello
Summary
Dalton Smith retained his WBC light-welterweight title with a split-decision win over Alberto Puello in Sheffield. The victory extended Smith’s unbeaten professional record to 20 wins and completed his first title defence.Key Facts
- Smith won by scores of 115-113 on two judges’ cards; the third judge scored the bout 116-112 for Puello.
- The 29-year-old Smith fought at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena in a tactical contest.
- Smith first won the title by knocking out Subriel Matias in the fifth round in Brooklyn in January.
- Puello is a two-time world champion whose only previous career loss was to Matias last year.
- Smith had withdrawn from the bout, originally scheduled for June, because of an elbow injury.
- Potential future opponents mentioned include WBO champion Shakur Stevenson, WBA champion Gary Antuanne Russell and British fighter Adam Azim.
- Smith has said he would welcome a fight with Azim at Sheffield Wednesday’s Hillsborough Stadium in 2027.
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