Dalton Smith Returns to Defend Title | Boxing News

Dalton Smith is back in the ring to defend his WBC junior welterweight title against top-ranked Dominican southpaw Alberto Puello — a showdown delayed by injury but now set for October 24th in his hometown at Sheffield Arena. After his electrifying fifth-round stoppage of Subriel Matias in January, Smith’s reign has been under pressure as the division shifts rapidly: Shakur Stevenson moved up, Teofimo Lopez followed suit, and even Keyshawn Davis is eyeing a weight class jump. For Smith, this isn’t just a mandatory defense — it’s a defining moment to prove he’s still the undisputed force at 140 pounds, silencing doubters and cementing his legacy as a true world champion. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d1b2f6ac8d710597