Dalton Smith will defend his WBC light-welterweight belt for the primary time on 24 October when he takes on obligatory challenger Alberto Puello.
The 29-year-old British fighter shall be roared on by the gang in his dwelling metropolis of Sheffield for his twentieth skilled bout as he goals to increase his undefeated report.
Smith grew to become world champion for the primary time in January because of a beautiful stoppage of Subriel Matias in New York.
His bout with Dominican former champion Puello was initially scheduled for June however needed to be postponed when Smith suffered an damage in coaching.
“I am delighted the struggle is lastly again on and that we’ll be defending my WBC world title on October 24 in Sheffield,” stated Dalton.
“It was clearly irritating to select up the damage after I was in such place, particularly after all of the onerous work that had gone into camp.
“However accidents are a part of boxing. The necessary factor is that I’ve taken the time to recuperate correctly, listened to the medical recommendation and now I am again coaching, feeling sturdy and able to go once more.”
In the meantime, Britain’s Ben Whittaker will intention to safe himself a shot on the light-heavyweight title when he takes on Australia’s Conor Wallace.
After a formidable debut within the US in June, 29-year-old Whittaker shall be again on dwelling soil in an IBF eliminator in Birmingham on 3 October.
Promoters Matchroom Boxing additionally introduced that prime prospect Pat Brown will struggle English champion John Hedges for the British and Commonwealth cruiserweight titles in Manchester on 19 September.
Brown, 26, is taken into account probably the most thrilling skills within the nation and has an ideal report via six skilled fights, profitable all six by knockout.
