Smith vs Puello: Dalton Smith makes the first defence of his WBC super lightweight world title against former champion, Alberto Puello on Saturday. Here’s the confirmed Smith Puello start time below.
Indeed, Smith vs Puello headlines the Utilita Arena in Sheffield.
Originally, the pair were scheduled to meet in June. However, Smith (19-0, 14 KOs) was forced to withdraw with an injury.
Furthermore, the Sheffield man captured the WBC crown with a stunning fifth round stoppage over Subriel Matias in January in Brooklyn.
At the time, Matias was making the first defence of his title, since ripping away the belt from Puello (25-1, 11 KOs).
Despite losing the title, the Dominican native is the mandatory challenger to Smith. Meanwhile, he warmed up for Saturday’s bout with a low-key fourth round stoppage of Miguel Angel Bolano in July.
Smith vs Puello – Date, Venue, Start Time and Ring Walks
- To start with, the pair will fight on Saturday 24th October, live from the Utilita Arena in Sheffield, England
- Additionally, the broadcast will begin at 7pm BST/2pm ET/11am PT
- Finally, the Smith Puello start time will be at approximately 10.15pm/5.15pm ET/2.15pm PT
Smith vs Puello – How To Watch
- Fans can watch Smith vs Puello live worldwide on DAZN
Last Three Fights
- Before you watch Smith vs Puello, here’s how both men arrived at this point.
Dalton Smith
- Dalton Smith bt Subriel Matias – 5th round TKO
- Dalton Smith bt Mathieu Germain – Unanimous Decision
- Dalton Smith bt Walid Ouizza – 1st round TKO
Alberto Puello
- Alberto Puello bt Miguel Angel Bolano – 4th round TKO
- Subriel Matias bt Alberto Puello – Unanimous Decision
- Alberto Puello bt Sandor Martin – Split Decision
Undercard
Furthermore, fans planning to watch Smith vs Puello on DAZN will also see this stacked undercard unfold beforehand.
Above all, look out for an intriguing lightweight clash between Giorgio Visioli and Maxi Hughes. In addition to this, there is a rematch between Shannon Ryan and Emma Dolan.
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- Giorgio Visioli (11-0, 6 KOs) vs Maxi Hughes (29-9-2, 6 KOs) – lightweight (10 rounds)
- Leo Atang (8-0, 7 KOs) vs Jonathan Exequiel Vergara (9-4, 5 KOs) – heavyweight (6 rounds)
- Shannon Ryan (11-1, 2 KOs) vs Emma Dolan (9-1, 1 KO) – British, Commonwealth and IBF Inter-Continental super flyweight titles (10 rounds)
- Ed Hardy (8-0, 3 KOs) vs Ibrahim Nadim (16-2, 2 KOs) – super featherweight (10 rounds)
- Joe Hayden (24-0, 4 KOs) vs Will Harrison (8-1-2) – welterweight (8 rounds)
- Chris Mulunda (4-0) vs Harley Collison – middleweight
- Divine Omojor (0-0) vs TBA – cruiserweight
