Dalton Smith is eyeing a highlight-reel finish this Saturday when he faces Walid Ouizza for the European junior welterweight title. After back-to-back stoppage wins over Sam Maxwell and Jose Zepeda, Smith wants to keep the knockout streak alive at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena. The Sheffield native says fans pay to be entertained, and delivering a spectacular KO is his top priority.
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Smith knows the European title has been a stumbling block for many British fighters, referencing how Ted Cheeseman and Lewis Ritson fell short at this level. He’s determined to avoid complacency, noting that sometimes lesser-known opponents from overseas can be just as dangerous. Smith says he’s staying fully focused, having watched enough of Ouizza to prepare for what might be a tricky night.
But make no mistake: Smith has bigger ambitions beyond capturing the European belt. With lofty rankings across multiple sanctioning bodies, he believes a world title shot could be within reach in the very near future. For now, though, he’s locked in on stopping Ouizza - then he’ll see which global opportunity opens next.
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