Smith will defend title against Puello on June 6

Dalton Smith (19-0, 14 KOs) will make his first world title defense on June 6 in Sheffield. He will be up against former world champion Alberto Puello (24-1, 10 KOs).

Smith won the WBC World super-lightweight title on January 10 this year, stopping Subriel Matias (23-3) in round five.

Puello had lost his WBC World title in July last year, loosing via majority decision against Matias.

“New York was a trip of a lifetime, but now it’s about bringing big world title fights to Sheffield and it’s great to start my reign as champion back at the Utilita Arena,” Smith said.

“It’s straight into a mandatory defence so you expect world class opponents. There’s no denying Puello’s a top boxer. He’s a two-time champion for a reason.”

Promoter Eddie Hearn said this will be another big fight in British shores.

“This is another mega fight coming to British shores — and another one for fight fans to enjoy on the Global Home of Boxing, DAZN. Dalton’s win in Brooklyn will live long in the memory. It was an incredible night. Now he has the chance to cement his legacy and forge his name into folklore,” promoter Eddie Hearn said.

“Dalton is the Steel City King and Alberto Puello — a formidable, former two-time world champion in his own right — will be in for one tough night with an electric atmosphere awaiting him in Sheffield.”