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Briton Smith stuns Matias to become world champion

January 11, 2026

Dalton Smith captured the WBC light-welterweight world title by defeating Subriel Matias in a fifth-round stoppage at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The British boxer, who remained undefeated with 19 wins, delivered a decisive overhand right that knocked Matias down, prompting the referee to end the bout after Matias struggled to regain his footing.

Dalton Smith lands a right against Subriel Matias in New York

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Dalton Smith won the WBC light-welterweight title.
Smith scored a fifth-round stoppage against Subriel Matias.
The fight took place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Smith remains undefeated with a record of 19 wins.
This was Smith's first fight as an underdog.

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Briton Smith stuns Matias to become world champion

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Briton Smith stuns Matias to become world champion

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