Summary
Dalton Smith from the UK won the WBC light-welterweight world title by defeating Subriel Matias in New York. Smith knocked Matias down in the fifth round of the fight, and the referee ended the match. This victory makes Smith one of five current British male world champions in boxing.
Key Facts
- Dalton Smith defeated Subriel Matias to win the WBC light-welterweight world title.
- The fight took place in Brooklyn's Barclays Center, New York.
- Smith knocked Matias down with an overhand right in the fifth round.
- The referee stopped the fight after Matias struggled to continue.
- Smith now joins four other British boxers as current world champions.
- Subriel Matias previously won the title against Alberto Puello in July.
- Matias had tested positive for a banned substance, but the fight proceeded as the level was not above the allowed threshold.
- Smith aims to build a strong fanbase by winning on the international stage.
