‘Smith cemented himself as the number one pound for pound fighter in Britain’published at 22:42 BST 24 October
22:42 BST 24 October
Smith beats Puello by split decision
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, speaking to DAZN: “It was such a high level fight and that was a close fight.
I thought 116-112 for Puello was wild to be honest with you, I had it at
115-113 to Dalton, but when you have got it that close. It can go either way so.
“I want to make one thing clear Dalton Smith in 2026 has basically beaten two of
the very best in the division. One in New York away from home and one here.
“Matias was the boogeyman of the division. Dalton Smith went to New York and
knocked him out.
“Alberto Puello is number three in the Ring Magazine [ratings], he’s a
two-time world champion, he’s beaten Gary [Antuanne] Russell. Absolutely no one wants to
fight Alberto Puello because he’s a brilliant fighter. Tonight, for me, Dalton
Smith cemented himself as the number one pound-for-pound fighter in Britain.
“Dalton Smith is a legacy guy. I know that money plays a big
part in boxing, and we want to make sure that this guy lives a wonderful life.
But first and foremost this guy is a real fighter, who wants belts, legacy, and
to make his city proud. That’s the most important thing to Dalton Smith.”