Dalton Smith unleashed a masterclass of precision and energy, stopping Subriel Matias within the fifth spherical to grab the WBC tremendous light-weight world title at Brooklyn’s Barclays Heart.
The unbeaten Briton (19-0, 14 KOs) stormed onto the worldwide stage with authority, toppling the reigning champion and cementing his standing as a rising pressure in world boxing.
Subriel Matias began aggressively, touchdown punishing uppercuts and relentless mixtures, however Smith weathered the storm, turning the tide with ruthless effectivity. By the fifth spherical, the Brit’s devastating punches left Matias immobile, marking the primary knockout defeat of his profession and dropping his report to 23-3.
“It was my first combat because the underdog,” Smith declared. “However once you face a monster, you awaken the monster inside. I am world champion now, and I am right here to dominate.”
Earlier than this historic triumph, Smith had already conquered home and continental boxing, holding British, Commonwealth, and European titles. This victory, nonetheless, elevates him to elite international standing.
Smith now joins a prestigious cohort of British male world champions, together with Fabio Wardley, Lewis Crocker, Jazza Dickens, and Nick Ball, reinforcing the UK’s explosive presence on the worldwide boxing stage.
