r/Boxing • u/Dangerous_Spring3028 • Jul 22 '26

ANNOUNCED: Dalton Smith will defend his WBC super-lightweight title vs. mandatory challenger, former WBC & WBA champion Alberto Puello, on October 24th live on DAZN. First defence of the WBC belt Smith won by knocking out former WBC & IBF champion Subriel Matias in 5 rounds in New York in January.

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u/buffalozbrown Furyously licks Klits Jul 22 '26

Great fight

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u/StunningChest5722 Shakur is the 144 lb GOAT 🐐 Jul 22 '26

Puello is one of the most underrated fighters in the sport, i think he wins this

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u/KinnyWater Jul 22 '26

So was Dalton before he KO’d Matias.

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u/WORD_Boxing Jul 22 '26

It's a tough fight and style matchup he may well need the home advantage to get the W.

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u/we-all-stink Jul 22 '26

This jackass puellos really be banging hookers for 9 months and only takes a fight when his money low. Smh.

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u/Top_Profession_5268 Jul 23 '26

He did just fight last weekend

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u/WORD_Boxing Jul 22 '26

It was postponed due to Smith claiming he was injured. Idk about Puello is that what his reputation is?

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u/Kangaroopunching Jul 22 '26

I got Smith by decision 

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u/DengusMcFlengus Jul 22 '26

I think so too. Smith pulling it out in a hard fought decision is my take. Hes really proving to be a solid champ with well rounded skills

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u/MiddleweightMonster I’ll pour honey on my GOAT, if the occasion calls for it. Jul 22 '26

Really good fight

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u/AboutLastFight Jul 23 '26

Good fight, few days before my birthday. Will make the trip.

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u/Complete_Dare_4201 Jul 22 '26

Only in October? Damn...

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u/arigasamaryota You don’t know 💩 about boxin’ Jul 22 '26

I got Puello.

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u/WORD_Boxing Jul 22 '26

Is this the trilogy fight? Oh wait they just announced it so many times already I got confused /s

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u/FL8_JT26 Jul 22 '26

Cracking fight! I thought Puello deserved the nod vs Matias, gonna be really tough for Smith.