Dalton Smith Reveals Next Fight Target After Ouizza Win

On Saturday, January 25 at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham, England, Dalton Smith (17-0, 13 KOs) blew away Walid Ouizza (19-3, 8 KOs) in one round to become European super lightweight champion. The entire card was shown live on DAZN. Following this destructive win, attention quickly turned to what was next for Smith and “Thunder” spoke to The Stomping Ground and revealed his target.

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“Thunder” started brightly against Ouizza, with every punch clearly affecting the Frenchman. It was the accuracy and venom in every punch that was most impressive. A right hook near the end of the first round floored Ouizza, and despite beating the count, he was clearly on unsteady legs. With only seconds left in the opening round, Smith landed a huge left hook, which led to Ouizza’s corner throwing in the towel. It was a devastating performance from the 27-year-old, and he’s now ready for the next level.

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Albert Puello and Sandor Martin will meet for the WBC super lightweight title on the Gervonta Davis-Lamont Roach undercard, and Smith has made it clear he wants to face the winner: “I’m sat number two with the WBC, I’m hoping to get the winner of the [Alberto] Puello-Sandor Martin fight,” Smith said to The Stomping Ground.

“I needed a big performance to get that opportunity, and I think that’s what I did.”

Smith added: “I’ll just stay in the gym and wait out for the winner and get that opportunity.”

Super Lightweight Division

Dalton Smith is ready for a step up in class that will surely come in his next fight. He’s highly ranked by the WBC, and that looks like his best opportunity to fight for a world title.

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The Super lightweight division is stacked, and there are so many opportunities for great fights. If Smith can secure that world title shot and is successful, there are unification opportunities and huge fights available, with Teofimo Lopez, Richardson Hitchins, Alberto Puello and Jose Valenzuela the current champions.