# Smith v Puello world title fight predictions

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/smith-v-puello-world-title-fight-predictions/
- Published: 2026-10-24T06:35:17+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-24T07:09:07+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/cwe9ldpmeljyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sport

## Key points

- Smith defends his WBC title against Puello in Sheffield.
- Most predictions favour Smith to win on points.
- Puello’s southpaw style and experience could make it close.

## Summary

Unbeaten WBC light-welterweight champion Dalton Smith will make his first title defence against former champion Alberto Puello in Sheffield on Saturday. A win would strengthen Smith’s hopes of a future fight at Hillsborough, while Puello is seeking to reclaim the belt and become a three-time world champion.

Most of the boxing figures consulted predict a Smith victory, generally on points, though some expect a close or frustrating contest. They describe Puello as a skilful, awkward southpaw with a strong record, while pointing to Smith’s power, accuracy and intelligent boxing after his knockout of Subriel Matias in January.

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