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Smith Claims World Title, Eyes Stevenson vs. Lopez Winner
16 Jan
Summary
- Dalton Smith secured the WBC super-lightweight title by defeating Subriel Matias.
- Smith is now targeting a unification fight against Shakur Stevenson or Teofimo Lopez.
- He believes Adam Azim needs more experience before facing him.
Dalton Smith has claimed the WBC super-lightweight world championship, achieving his goal by defeating Subriel Matias via a fifth-round knockout in Brooklyn. This victory extends Smith's undefeated professional record to 19-0.
With the WBC title now in hand, Smith's sights are set on bigger challenges, specifically a unification fight. He intends to be in New York on January 31 to witness the bout between Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson, as the winner is a potential next opponent.
Smith also addressed the burgeoning career of Adam Azim, acknowledging his potential to win a world title in the future. However, Smith emphasized that he is currently targeting "bigger fights" and believes Azim must first prove himself at the highest level.
