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Dalton Smith Faces Puello Threat Before Hillsborough Plans

Dalton Smith has a dangerous fight ahead against Alberto Puello on October 24 in Sheffield, yet Eddie Hearn is already discussing a Hillsborough stadium show for next summer. Puello could

East Side Boxing

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 9:34 PM

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Dalton Smith faces Alberto Puello on October 24 ahead of planned summer bouts at Hillsborough.
Eddie Hearn revealed discussions with Hillsborough stadium have taken place for early next summer.
Hearn emphasized that the proposed Hillsborough stadium event is conditional on Smith defeating Puello.

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Dalton Smith defends his WBC light welterweight title against Alberto Puello on October 24 in Sheffield, even as promoter Eddie Hearn plans a Hillsborough stadium fight for next summer. Hearn stated that stadium discussions have begun, though an event early next summer remains strictly conditional on Smith getting through Puello first.

Boxing 24/7 argues that planning for Hillsborough is premature given Puello's difficult movement-heavy style. While Smith is coming off a stoppage victory against Subriel Matias, the publication notes that Puello presents entirely different tactical challenges that could derail Hearn's summer plans.

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