Dalton Smith (boxer)
{{short description|English boxer}}
{{for|the Canadian ice hockey player|Dalton Smith}}
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| nickname = Thunder
| weight = Light-welterweight
| height = 5 ft 9+1/2 in
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1997|2|8}}
| birth_place = Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
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| style = Orthodox
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| total = 18
| wins = 18
| KO = 13
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{{MedalSport | Men's amateur boxing}}
{{MedalCountry | {{ENG}} }}
{{MedalCompetition | Commonwealth Youth Games}}
{{MedalBronze | 2015 Apia | Lightweight}}
{{MedalCompetition | European Youth Championships}}
{{MedalSilver | 2014 Zagreb | Lightweight}}
{{MedalCompetition | ABA Championships}}
{{MedalGold | 2018 London | Light-welterweight}}
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Dalton Smith (born 8 February 1997) is an English professional boxer. He held the European super-lightweight title in 2025, the British title between 2022 and 2024 and the Commonwealth title in 2023. As an amateur, he won a silver medal at the 2014 European Youth Championships and bronze at the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games, both in the lightweight division, and won the 2018 ABA Championships at light-welterweight.
Amateur career
As an amateur Smith won multiple national titles at the junior and senior level,{{Cite web|last=Westerdale|first=Bob|date=7 May 2019|title=Video: Sheffield's Dalton Smith brings his outstanding amateur boxing career into the professional ranks|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/boxing/video-sheffields-dalton-smith-brings-his-outstanding-amateur-boxing-career-professional-ranks-38663|access-date=23 June 2020|website=www.thestar.co.uk|language=en}} including the 2018 ABA Championships at light-welterweight.{{Cite web|title=Male NACs-Elites-ABAs Archives|url=https://www.englandboxing.org/roll-of-honour/gender/male-championships/male-nacs/|access-date=23 June 2020|website=England Boxing|language=en-GB}} At the international level he won a silver medal at the 2014 European Youth Championships and bronze at the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games, both in the lightweight division. He also competed at the 2013 World Junior Championships, reaching the quarter-finals;{{Cite web|title=9.World Junior Championships - Kiev, Ukraine - September 8-15 2013|url=http://amateur-boxing.strefa.pl/Championships/WorldCadetChampionships2013.html|access-date=23 June 2020|website=amateur-boxing.strefa.pl}} the 2014 World Youth Championships, losing in the round of 8;{{Cite web|title=4.AIBA Youth World Championships - Sofia, Bulgaria - April 14-24 2014|url=http://amateur-boxing.strefa.pl/Championships/WorldJuniorChamps2014.html|access-date=23 June 2020|website=amateur-boxing.strefa.pl}} and the 2016,{{Cite web|date=4 June 2016|title=A momentous night of boxing sees the superb Cuba Domadores beat brave British Lionhearts to lift the WSB trophy for a second time|url=https://www.worldseriesboxing.com/blog/2016/06/04/a-momentous-night-of-boxing-sees-the-superb-cuba-domadores-beat-brave-british-lionhearts-to-lift-the-wsb-trophy-for-a-second-time/|access-date=23 June 2020|website=World Series Boxing|language=en-US}} 2017{{Cite web|date=9 February 2017|title=Clemente Russo seals dramatic comeback as Italia Thunder beat British Lionhearts 3-2 in Rome|url=https://www.worldseriesboxing.com/blog/2017/02/09/clemente-russo-seals-dramatic-comeback-italia-thunder-beat-british-lionhearts-3-2-rome/|access-date=23 June 2020|website=World Series Boxing|language=en-US}} and 2018 World Series of Boxing as part of the British Lionhearts.{{Cite web|date=18 May 2018|title=Astana Arlans Kazakhstan defeat British Lionhearts 3-2 in Sheffield to carve out slender semifinal advantage|url=https://www.worldseriesboxing.com/blog/2018/05/18/astana-arlans-kazakhstan-defeat-british-lionhearts-3-2-sheffield-carve-slender-semifinal-advantage/|access-date=23 June 2020|website=World Series Boxing|language=en-US}}
Professional career
After deciding to forgo the 2020 Olympics – due to rule changes regarding weight categories, along with several injuries suffered throughout his amateur career – Smith signed a promotional contract with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing in May 2019,{{Cite news|date=21 March 2019|title=Dalton Smith: Hand wraps and weight cuts influence professional switch|language=en-gb|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/47659950|access-date=23 June 2020}} making his professional debut two months later on 10 May, scoring a four-round points decision (PTS) victory over Luka Leskovic at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham.{{Cite web|date=7 June 2019|title=Dalton Smith Added To Okolie-Massey Card in Manchester|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/dalton-smith-added-okolie-massey-card-manchester--139771|access-date=23 June 2020|website=BoxingScene|language=en-us}}
In his next fight he defeated Ibrar Riyaz with a second-round stoppage via corner retirement (RTD) on 21 July as part of the undercard for Dillian Whyte vs. Oscar Rivas.{{Cite web|last=Peck|first=Joshua|date=21 July 2019|title=Boxing results RECAP: Dillian Whyte survives knockdown, Chisora and Price also win {{!}} Boxing {{!}} Sport {{!}} Express.co.uk|url=https://www.express.co.uk/sport/boxing/1155825/boxing-results-live-Dillian-Whyte-Oscar-Rivas-David-Price-O2-latest-scores-updates/amp|access-date=23 June 2020|website=www.express.co.uk}} Smith became only the fourth man to stop Riyaz,{{Cite news|last=David|first=Charlesworth|date=10 May 2020|title=It's hard for us fighters at the minute, says rising star Dalton Smith|language=en-GB|work=belfasttelegraph|url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/boxing/its-hard-for-us-fighters-at-the-minute-says-rising-star-dalton-smith-39194337.html|access-date=23 June 2020|issn=0307-1235}} a career journeyman who at the time had a record of 6–165–4.{{Cite web|title=BoxRec: Dalton Smith vs. Ibrar Riyaz|url=https://boxrec.com/en/event/786884/2366740|access-date=23 June 2020|website=boxrec.com}} Three months later he travelled to Italy, defeating Marko Radenovic via third-round technical knockout (TKO){{Cite web|last=Holden|first=Liam|date=13 October 2019|title=Wins for Shakiel Thompson, Reece Mould and Dalton Smith|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/boxing/wins-shakiel-thompson-reece-mould-and-dalton-smith-809495|access-date=23 June 2020|website=www.thestar.co.uk|language=en}} before ending the year with a third-round TKO win against Michael Carrero in November.{{Cite web|last=Foster|first=Elliot|date=2 November 2019|title=Ashfaq Outpoints Ham In Manchester, Wins Fringe WBA Bauble|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/ashfaq-outpoints-ham-manchester-wins-fringe-wba-bauble--143934|access-date=23 June 2020|website=BoxingScene.com|language=en-us}}
His first fight of 2020 came against Benson Nyilawila in March, winning by fourth-round TKO in a bout that was streamed live on Facebook.{{Cite web|date=7 March 2020|title=Scott Quigg vs Jono Carroll - Undercard Results from Manchester|url=https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2020/03/07/scott-quigg-jono-carroll-results/|access-date=23 June 2020|website=World Boxing News}}
On August 6, 2022, Smith got a 6th round TKO win over Sam O'maison to win The British Super Lightweight Championship.{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/dalton-smith-drops-blasts-out-sam-omaison-six-rounds-results|title=Dalton Smith Drops, Blasts Out Sam O'maison in Six Rounds|publisher=Boxing Scene|accessdate=29 March 2025}}
On July 1, 2023, Smith Ko’d Sam Maxwell in Round 7 and Won The Commonwealth Super Lightweight Championship,{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/dalton-smith-wipes-out-sam-maxwell-with-vicious-one-punch-ko-seventh|title=Dalton Smith Wipes Out Sam Maxwell With Vicious One-Punch KO in Seventh|publisher=Boxing Scene|accessdate=29 March 2025}} But Smith Vacated The Title One month later.{{Citation needed|date=March 2025}}
On March 23, 2024 in Sheffield, England, Smith was scheduled to face Jose Zepeda.{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Dalton Smith vs Jose Zepeda set for March in Sheffield, England |url=https://www.fightmag.com/dalton-smith-vs-jose-zepeda-set-for-march-in-sheffield-england/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=23 January 2024}}{{cite news |last1=Stumberg |first1=Patrick |title=Dalton Smith vs Jose Zepeda, Richardson Hitchins vs Gustavo Lemos, Jordan Gill vs Zelfa Barrett announced |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2024/1/23/24048210/dalton-smith-vs-jose-zepeda-richardson-hitchins-gustavo-lemos-jordan-gill-zelfa-barrett-announced |work=Bad Left Hook |date=23 January 2024 |language=en}} He won the fight by knockout in the fifth round with body shot, Winning The Vacant WBC Silver Super Lightweight Title.{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Dalton Smith KO's Jose Zepeda in fifth round with body shot |url=https://www.fightmag.com/dalton-smith-kos-jose-zepeda-in-fifth-round-with-body-shot/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=24 March 2024}}
Smith was originally scheduled to face Jon Fernandez for the vacant European super lightweight title in Sheffield, England on September 28, 2024, However, The Bout was Cancelled on September 6 due to unclear reasons.{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Dalton Smith faces Jon Fernandez in Sheffield, England in September |url=https://www.fightmag.com/dalton-smith-faces-jon-fernandez-in-sheffield-england-in-september/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=15 July 2024}}
On January 25, 2025 in Nottingham, England, Smith defeated Walid Ouizza by knockout in the first round to defend his WBC Silver super lightweight title and win the vacant EBU European super lightweight title.{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Photos: Dalton Smith drops & stops Walid Ouizza in first round |url=https://www.fightmag.com/photos-dalton-smith-drops-stops-walid-ouizza-in-first-round/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=26 January 2025}}{{cite news |title=Dalton Smith eyes winner of Alberto Puello-Sandor Martin |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/dalton-smith-eyes-winner-of-alberto-puello-sandor-martin--204878 |work=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}{{cite news |title=Dalton Smith Annihilates Walid Ouizza In The First Round. |url=https://3kingsboxing.com/dalton-smith-annihilates-walid-ouizza-in-the-first-round/ |work=3Kings Boxing WorldWide® |date=25 January 2025}}
Smith was scheduled to face Mathieu Germain at Canon Medical Arena in Sheffield, England on April 19, 2025.{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Dalton Smith faces Mathieu Germain in Sheffield, England in April |url=https://www.fightmag.com/dalton-smith-faces-mathieu-germain-in-sheffield-england-in-april/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=8 March 2025}}{{cite news |title=Matchroom Announce Two Gigantic Shows For Blockbuster Stars |url=https://www.combatsportsuk.co.uk/matchroom-announce-two-gigantic-shows-for-blockbuster-stars/ |work=Combat Sports UK |date=7 March 2025 |language=en-gb}} Smith won the fight by unanimous decision.{{cite news |title=Dalton Smith Dominates Mathieu Germain Over 12 Rounds - World Title Shot Next |url=https://boxingnewsonline.net/dalton-smith-dominates-mathieu-germain-over-12-rounds-world-title-shot-next/ |work=boxingnewsonline.net |date=19 April 2025}}{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Photos: Dalton Smith drops Mathieu Germain three times en route to decision victory |url=https://www.fightmag.com/photos-dalton-smith-drops-mathieu-germain-three-times-en-route-to-decision-victory/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=20 April 2025}}{{cite news |last1=Collins |first1=Michael |title=Dalton Smith's Size And Power Overwhelm Mathieu Germain In Predictable Fashion - Boxing Results - Latest Boxing News Today |url=https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/dalton-smiths-size-and-power-overwhelm-mathieu-germain-in-predictable-fashion-boxing-results/290106 |work=www.boxing247.com |date=19 April 2025}}
Professional boxing record
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!Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |
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| 18
|{{yes2}}Win |18-0 |style=“text-align:left;”|Mathieu Germain |UD |12 |19 Apr 2025 |style=“text-align:left;|{{small|Canon Medical Arena,Sheffield, England}} |
| 17
|{{yes2}}Win |17–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Walid Ouizza |TKO |1 (12), {{small|3:00}} |25 Jan 2025 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham, England}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won the vacant European light-welterweight title and retained the WBC Silver light-welterweight title}} |
| 16
|{{yes2}}Win |16–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Jose Zepeda |KO |5 (12), {{small|1:25}} |23 Mar 2024 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant WBC Silver light-welterweight title}} |
| 15
|{{yes2}}Win |15–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Sam Maxwell |TKO |7 (12), {{small|1:34}} |1 Jul 2023 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England}} |align=left|{{small|Retained British light-welterweight title; |
| 14
|{{yes2}}Win |14–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Billy Allington |UD |12 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham, England}} |align=left|{{small|Retained British light-welterweight title}} |
| 13
|{{yes2}}Win |13–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Kaisee Benjamin |UD |12 |12 Nov 2022 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Manchester Arena, Manchester, England}} |align=left|{{small|Retained British light-welterweight title}} |
| 12
|{{yes2}}Win |12–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Sam O'maison |TKO |6 (12), {{small|2:55}} |6 Aug 2022 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England}} |align=left|{{small|Won vacant British light-welterweight title}} |
| 11
|{{yes2}}Win |11–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Mauro Perouene |RTD |6 (10), {{small|3:00}} |4 Jun 2022 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales}} |align=left|{{small|Retained WBC International Silver light-welterweight title}} |
| 10
|{{yes2}}Win |10–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Ray Moylette |TKO |10 (10), {{small|0:49}} |26 Mar 2022 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|First Direct Arena, Leeds, England}} |align=left|{{small|Won vacant WBC International Silver light-welterweight title}} |
| 9
|{{yes2}}Win |9–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Brian Pelaez |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}} |10 |10 Sep 2021 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Wörthersee Stadion, Klagenfurt, Austria}} |align=left|{{small|Won vacant WBA Inter-Continental light-welterweight title}} |
| 8
|{{yes2}}Win |8–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Lee Appleyard |TKO |6 (10), {{small|2:44}} |15 May 2021 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|AO Arena, Manchester, England}} |align=left|{{small|Won vacant English light-welterweight title}} |
| 7
|{{yes2}}Win |7–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Ishmael Ellis |RTD |3 (10), {{small|3:00}} |13 Feb 2021 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|The SSE Arena, London, England}} | |
| 6
|{{yes2}}Win |6–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Nathan Bennett |{{abbr|KO|Knockout}} |5 (8), {{small|2:57}} |1 Aug 2020 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Matchroom Headquarters, Brentwood, England}} | |
| 5
|{{yes2}}Win |5–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Benson Nyilawila |TKO |4 (6), {{small|0:18}} |7 Mar 2020 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Manchester Arena, Manchester, England}} | |
| 4
|{{yes2}}Win |4–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Michael Carrero |TKO |3 (6), {{small|2:47}} |2 Nov 2019 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Manchester Arena, Manchester, England}} | |
| 3
|{{yes2}}Win |3–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Marko Radenovic |{{abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}} |3 (6) |11 Oct 2019 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|PalaTrento, Trento, Italy}} | |
| 2
|{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Ibrar Riyaz |{{abbr|RTD|Corner retirement}} |2 (4), {{small|3:00}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|The O2 Arena, London, England}} | |
| 1
|{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Luka Leskovic |{{abbr|PTS|Points decision}} |4 |10 May 2019 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham, England}} | |
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