Champion Smith dreams of Hillsborough after homecoming
World champion Dalton Smith says fighting at Sheffield Wednesday's Hillsborough next year would be the "cherry on the cake".
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"Once that hand is raised on 24 October we'll see what's next. But everybody knows Hillsborough is the cherry on the top for me."
— Dalton Smith , Athlete
"I don't see many weaknesses in him but it will be hugely satisfying to come here to his hometown to rip his belt."
— Alberto Puello , Athlete
"He's not looking past this. It's a proper fight."
— Frank Smith , Executive
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World champion Dalton Smith says fighting at Sheffield Wednesday's Hillsborough next year would be the "cherry on the cake".
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