Expert OpinionSaturday 24 October
BJ
Barry JonesSmith v PuelloWBC super lightweight title
Smith v Puello: Sheffield defence against a slick champion
Barry Jones, Boxing analyst
Smith takes on the most awkward test of his career in front of his own crowd.
- Fight
- Smith v Puello
- Date
- Saturday, 24 October 2026
- Venue
- Utilita Arena, Sheffield
- On
- DAZN
- At stake
- WBC super lightweight title
Puello is long, rangy and hard to pin down, and he has beaten better opposition than most give him credit for. Smith needs to cut the ring and go to the body early.
The verdict
Smith on points in a hard, tactical fight.
Expected undercard
Also on the bill
Full card to be confirmed
Card subject to change. All bouts and weights to be confirmed.
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