Date set for Smith's first world title defence
Dalton Smith will defend his WBC light-welterweight for the first time on 24 October when he takes on mandatory challenger Alberto Puello.
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"I'm delighted the fight is finally back on and that we'll be defending my WBC world title on October 24 in Sheffield."
— Dalton Smith , Athlete
Key People
Alberto Puello is a Dominican boxer and mandatory challenger for Dalton Smith's WBC title.
Ben Whittaker is a British light-heavyweight boxer and Olympic silver medalist.
Conor Wallace is an Australian boxer set to face Ben Whittaker.
Dalton Smith is an undefeated British professional boxer and the WBC light-welterweight champion.
John Hedges is the English champion in cruiserweight boxing.
Pat Brown is a British cruiserweight boxer and prospect with a perfect professional record.
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Dalton Smith will defend his WBC light-welterweight for the first time on 24 October when he takes on mandatory challenger Alberto Puello.
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