World Champion Smith To Face Puello In Sheffield

Britain's WBC light-welterweight champion Dalton Smith will make nan first defence of his title successful beforehand of his location fans successful Sheffield connected 6 June.

The unbeaten Smith, 29, will look two-time erstwhile world champion Alberto Puello from Dominican astatine Utilita Arena.

Smith won nan world title successful his 19th master conflict pinch a stunning fifth-round stoppage triumph complete Subriel Matias successful Brooklyn successful January.

"New York was a travel of a lifetime, but now it's astir bringing large world title fights to Sheffield," said Smith.