On Saturday, March 23, Dalton Smith (16-0, 12 KOs) defeated Jose Zepeda (37-5, 28 KOs) by fifth-round KO on the Sheffield Enviornment, Sheffield. The spectacular card promoted by Matchroom Boxing was broadcast reside on DAZN. It was a scientific efficiency from the Sheffield fighter that has propelled him on the world scene.
Dalton Smith Stops Jose Zepeda in Spectacular Model
Dalton Smith vs. Jose Zepeda Recap
The combat started with a cagey opening spherical, with Zepeda the aggressor and having success together with his lengthy left hand. Smith landed a powerful 1-2 mixture on the finish of spherical two, however Zepeda appeared assured. The Brits motion and good left-right combos allowed him to take over and dictate the tempo. Spherical 4 once more confirmed “Thunder” touchdown spectacular combos. Spherical 5 noticed the Sheffield fighter land a fantastic proper hand to the physique, which compelled Zepeda right into a crumpled heap, and unable to proceed, leaving Smith victorious.
Stunner from Smith 🥶#SmithZepeda pic.twitter.com/1m7YFyoKQk
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) March 23, 2024
Put up Combat Quotes
Smith was filled with respect for his opponent however clear on who he desires subsequent: “To begin with – I wish to present my respect in the direction of Jose Zepeda.” He continued: When requested what’s subsequent: “I don’t name many names out, however Adam Azim, the place you at?”
Promoter Eddie Hearn was filled with reward for his fighter: “That was a world-class efficiency.” In a message to Adam Azim, Hearn mentioned: “I dare you to combat Dalton Smith.”
Sandy Ryan vs. Terri Harper
Sandy Ryan (7-1-1, 3 KOs) impressed along with her scientific victory over Terri Harper (14-2-2, 6 KOs), retaining her WBO ladies’s welterweight title. Ryan was distinctive from the primary bell utilizing her jab as an efficient vary finder earlier than working the physique of Harper to nice impact. Harper tried to combat again, however the work fee and accuracy of Ryan was distinctive, and she or he upped her output once more in rounds three and 4, touchdown some hurtful, spiteful punches. Earlier than spherical 5, the nook of Harper had seen sufficient as they waved the competition off. After the combat, promoter Hearn mentioned: “She (Ryan) is the very best welterweight on this planet.”
Undercard
After 12 gruelling rounds, the extra calculated work from Ishmael Davis (13-0, 6 KOs) made the distinction as he defeated Troy Williamson (20-3-1, 14 KOs) by unanimous choice, with the decide’s scorecards studying 117-111 and 116-112 x2.
In an exciting combat for the central space tremendous light-weight title, James Flint (14-1-2, 3 KOs) defeated Campbell Hatton (14-1, 5 KOs) by unanimous choice, with the judges scorecards studying 97-95, 97-94 and 98-92.
Nico Leivars (6-0-1, 1 KO) overcame a tough lower within the early a part of the combat and got here on sturdy earlier than stopping Piotr Mirga (7-3, 0 KOs) within the ninth spherical of their tremendous bantamweight contest.
Earlier than the Bell
Liam Cameron (23-5, 10 KOs) continued his comeback with a first-round TKO win over Hussein Itaba (16-9-3, 11 KOs).
Rising star Leli Buttigieg (3-0, 1 KO) was spectacular as soon as once more as he knocked down Bartlomiej Stryczek (2-3, 1 KO) and received by unanimous choice, with the referee scoring the competition 60-53.
Connan Murray (8-0, 1 KO) prolonged his 100% skilled report by defeating the awkward Edgar Kemsky (3-7-1, 1 KO), with the decide’s scorecards studying 60-54.
