Dalton Smith faces Alberto Puello in WBC title defense Saturday
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 6:35 AM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026
Dalton Smith will defend his WBC light-welterweight title against Alberto Puello in Sheffield this Saturday. Smith, unbeaten in 19 professional fights, is coming off a knockout victory over Subriel Matias in January. Puello, seeking to reclaim a world title after losing to Matias last year, has only one defeat in 26 fights. Predictions from boxing experts favor Smith to win, with many expecting a decision victory in what is anticipated to be a competitive bout. The fight will take place at the Utilita Arena, with Smith aiming to build on his status as a world champion.
- •Smith has 19 wins, 14 by stoppage.
- •Puello aims to become a three-time world champion.
- •The fight is set for Saturday at Utilita Arena.
- •Experts predict a close match, favoring Smith.
- •Smith last fought in January, winning by knockout.
- 6:35 AMYahoo Sports — Smith v Puello world title fight predictions
- 6:35 AMBBC Sport — Smith v Puello world title fight predictions
"Figures from the boxing world give their predictions for Saturday's light-welterweight title fight between WBC champion Dalton Smith and Alberto Puello.
"Figures from the boxing world give their predictions for Saturday's light-welterweight title fight between WBC champion Dalton Smith and Alberto Puello.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 24, 2026, 6:35 AMSmith v Puello world title fight predictions
Figures from the boxing world give their predictions for Saturday's light-welterweight title fight between WBC champion Dalton Smith and Alberto Puello.
- BBC SportOct 24, 2026, 6:35 AMSmith v Puello world title fight predictions
Figures from the boxing world give their predictions for Saturday's light-welterweight title fight between WBC champion Dalton Smith and Alberto Puello.
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