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Dalton Smith retains title in tense affair against Alberto Puello at Sheffield Arena

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Sheffield fighter Dalton Smith retained his title at Sheffield Arena

Dalton Smith retained his WBC World Super Lightweight Title after a hard fought battle with Alberto Puello at Utilita Arena Sheffield.

Dalton Smith (centre left) embraces his coach as he celebrates after being announced as the winner of the WBC World Super Lightweight Title Contest against Alberto Puello at Utilita Arena Sheffield.
Dalton Smith (centre left) embraces his coach as he celebrates after being announced as the winner of the WBC World Super Lightweight Title Contest against Alberto Puello at Utilita Arena Sheffield. | Annabel Lee-Ellis/Press Association

Sheffield Wednesday fan Smith won on a split decision in what was a tight fight with the Dominican challenger.

And now, promoter Eddie Hearn has thrown the door open for a potential future fight at Wednesday’s Hillsborough stadium, with the some of the Owls’ new ownership in attendance.

Dalton Smith (left) celebrates at the end of the 12th round after his WBC World Super Lightweight Title Contest against Alberto Puello at Utilita Arena Sheffield.
Dalton Smith (left) celebrates at the end of the 12th round after his WBC World Super Lightweight Title Contest against Alberto Puello at Utilita Arena Sheffield. | Annabel Lee-Ellis/Press Association

The two fighters traded blows throughout the 12 rounds, with not much to separate the two.

But Smith, 29, came out as narrow victor in a split decision.

Dalton Smith during his WBC World Super Lightweight Title Contest against Alberto Puello at Utilita Arena Sheffield.
Dalton Smith during his WBC World Super Lightweight Title Contest against Alberto Puello at Utilita Arena Sheffield. | Annabel Lee-Ellis/Press Association

England's Kieran McCann and Spain's Jon Llona both scored it 115-113 to Dalton Smith. Filipino judge Ray Danseco had it 116-112 to Puello.

More to follow.

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