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Boxing News / Fights Around The World / October 20

Dalton Smith vs Alberto Puello: Preview, Betting Odds & Fight Card

It’s fight week in Sheffield, England, as Matchroom Boxing and DAZN host a WBC junior welterweight title fight between champion Dalton Smith and his opponent Alberto Puello.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / January 12

Was Subriel Matias vs. Dalton Smith Stopped Too Soon? Referee Ricky Gonzalez Explains His Decision

Over the weekend at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, Dalton Smith (19-0, 14 KOs) shocked the boxing world by scoring a huge fifth-round TKO over Subriel Matias (23-3, 22 KOs) to claim the WBC super lightweight title.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / January 12

Dalton Smith Stuns Subriel Matias With Fifth-Round Knockout to Win WBC Title

Just when it appeared he was fighting the wrong fight, Dalton Smith flipped the script and the junior welterweight division with one perfectly timed eruption.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / January 11

Smith Stops Matias To Become New WBC Champ

Dalton Smith stopped Subriel Matias in the fifth round to become the new WBC Junior Welterweight Champion. Matias was making the first defense of his belt.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / January 9
Subriel Matias vs. Dalton Smith: When It Starts and Ring Walk Times

Subriel Matias vs. Dalton Smith: When It Starts and Ring Walk Times

The super lightweight division takes the spotlight early in 2026 as a world championship bout headlines a card built around pressure, power, and rising ambition.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / January 8
Subriel Matias vs Dalton Smith: Preview, Prediction And Betting Odds

Subriel Matias vs Dalton Smith: Preview, Prediction And Betting Odds

The Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, will host a WBC super lightweight title fight that streams live on PPV.com, Saturday, January 10. Subriel Matias (23-2, 22 KOs) will defend his title against undefeated contender Dalton Smith (18-0, 13 KOs) in a scheduled 12-round bout.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / January 7

Subriel Matias Aims To Make Dalton Smith Say ‘No Mas’ on Saturday in Brooklyn

If Puerto Rico’s Subriel Matias felt put off by the temp in Brooklyn, as he went through the paces at the famed and fabled Gleason’s Gym in Dumbo, he didn’t betray it on Wednesday.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / January 5
Subriel Matias vs Dalton Smith: Preview & Betting Tips

Subriel Matias vs Dalton Smith: Preview & Betting Tips

The upcoming showdown between Subriel Matias and Dalton Smith has all the ingredients of a high-stakes and a high-intensity WBC world title clash. Matias (23-2, 22 KO’s) is one of the most feared fighters at super-lightweight, and with good reason.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / January 5
Subriel Matias Vs. Dalton Smith Preview

Subriel Matias Vs. Dalton Smith Preview

Subriel Matias is set to defend his WBC junior welterweight title against Dalton Smith on January 10, 2026, as we preview this fight.  The matchup serves as the first title defense for Matias since he captured the belt from Alberto Puello via a majority decision in July 2025.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / December 3
Controversial Boxing Champion Gets Failed Drug Test Result Overturned

Controversial Boxing Champion Gets Failed Drug Test Result Overturned

On Nov. 15, WBC boxing junior welterweight champion Subriel Matias tested positive for PEDs after an adverse finding for the banned substance Ostarine was collected from Matias by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) on Nov.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / November 21
Subriel Matias Fails VADA Test For Ostarine

Subriel Matias Fails VADA Test For Ostarine

WBC Junior Welterweight Champion Subriel Matias has failed a VADA test for Ostarine, putting into doubt his mandatory defense against Dalton Smith. Matias is scheduled to face Smith on January 10 in Brooklyn in what will be his second defense.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / October 29
Subriel Matias Vs. Dalton Smith Breakdown

Subriel Matias Vs. Dalton Smith Breakdown

Subriel Matias will defend his WBC junior welterweight title against Dalton Smith on January 10, as we look at how the fight could play out.  Matias makes the first defense of his belt, which he acquired with a majority decision win against Alberto Puello in July.

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Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 12, 2025
Matias Beats Puello In A ‘Close’ Decision To Become WBC Champ

Matias Beats Puello In A ‘Close’ Decision To Become WBC Champ

Subriel Matias defeated Alberto Puello to become the WBC Junior Welterweight Champion via a majority decision,114-114, and 115-113 (twice), as you can see how the fight transpired.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / July 9, 2025
Alberto Puello vs. Subriel Matias: Who Wins?

Alberto Puello vs. Subriel Matias: Who Wins?

On Saturday night at the Louis Armstrong Stadium in New York, Turki Alalshikh (RING) will host an evening filled with boxing talent with headlines dominated by Shakur Stevenson, William Zepeda, Edgar Berlanga, and Hamzah Sheeraz.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / November 8, 2024
Subriel Matias vs. Roberto Ramirez: Weigh-in results and odds

Subriel Matias vs. Roberto Ramirez: Weigh-in results and odds

On Friday afternoon, Subriel Matias (20-2, 20 KOs) and Roberto Ramirez (26-3-1, 19 KOs) came right at the junior welterweight limit of 140 pounds making their main event official tomorrow night on PPV.com.

Subriel Matias vs. Liam Paro undercard: Complete list of fights before main event in 2024 boxing match

The Subriel Matias vs. Liam Paro features several local fighters and former world title challengers. Here’s a breakdown of all the action on the Matias vs.

Is Subriel Matias the best super lightweight in the world? Puerto Rican knockout artist is boxing danger man ahead of Paro fight

Subriel Matias is already a world champion, but the Puerto Rican star wants to secure superfights and crash the pound-for-pound list. The Sporting News takes a deep dive into the career of the IBF super lightweight titleholder.

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