British Boxer Dalton Smith Seeks Statement Victory Over Controversial Challenger Subriel Matias
This weekend, Sheffield's unbeaten boxer Dalton Smith will face off against Puerto Rican contender Subriel Matias for the WBC super-lightweight world title at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The stakes are high, with Smith aiming to become Britain's newest world champion and Matias, despite a daunting fight record, seeking a statement win.
Matias, known for his formidable punching power, boasts 22 stoppages in 23 wins, but Smith is confident that he can overpower him and claim the title. "I believe I can make a statement and stop Matias," Smith said in an interview with Sky Sports. "Whatever happens, I'm going there to win and make sure my hand's raised at the end."
The build-up to this world title fight has been overshadowed by controversy, as Matias tested positive for a banned substance in a Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) test in November. However, Smith has remained focused on his goal, driven by his desire to become Britain's next world champion.
"I've been grafting for this since I first walked into a gym at six," Smith said. "It'd mean everything to me." For Smith and his team, the win would not only be a personal achievement but also a testament to their hard work and dedication.
The WBC has cited "extenuating circumstances" in Matias' failed drug test, attributing it to the consumption of supplements known to be contaminated with Ostarine. However, for Smith, the controversy surrounding his opponent is irrelevant. He will focus on delivering a convincing performance and claiming the title.
With his unbeaten record standing at 18 fights, with 13 stoppages, Smith has shown his skills as a formidable boxer. If he can overcome Matias's intimidating punching power, he could become Britain's newest world champion. The stage is set for an epic battle, and only time will tell who will emerge victorious.
This weekend, Sheffield's unbeaten boxer Dalton Smith will face off against Puerto Rican contender Subriel Matias for the WBC super-lightweight world title at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The stakes are high, with Smith aiming to become Britain's newest world champion and Matias, despite a daunting fight record, seeking a statement win.
Matias, known for his formidable punching power, boasts 22 stoppages in 23 wins, but Smith is confident that he can overpower him and claim the title. "I believe I can make a statement and stop Matias," Smith said in an interview with Sky Sports. "Whatever happens, I'm going there to win and make sure my hand's raised at the end."
The build-up to this world title fight has been overshadowed by controversy, as Matias tested positive for a banned substance in a Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) test in November. However, Smith has remained focused on his goal, driven by his desire to become Britain's next world champion.
"I've been grafting for this since I first walked into a gym at six," Smith said. "It'd mean everything to me." For Smith and his team, the win would not only be a personal achievement but also a testament to their hard work and dedication.
The WBC has cited "extenuating circumstances" in Matias' failed drug test, attributing it to the consumption of supplements known to be contaminated with Ostarine. However, for Smith, the controversy surrounding his opponent is irrelevant. He will focus on delivering a convincing performance and claiming the title.
With his unbeaten record standing at 18 fights, with 13 stoppages, Smith has shown his skills as a formidable boxer. If he can overcome Matias's intimidating punching power, he could become Britain's newest world champion. The stage is set for an epic battle, and only time will tell who will emerge victorious.
Dalton Smith is gonna crush it, he's been grinding for this moment his whole life 
and to see him get that statement victory would be everything for him & his team 
its not about the drama surrounding Subriel Matias, its about smiths hard work & determination 
he's got 18 undefeated fights with 13 knockouts, the guy is a beast 
I mean, I get it, a failed drug test is a bummer, but come on, let's not dwell on it too much. The guy tested positive for Ostarine, and now his entire fight is being overshadowed by controversy 
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he hasn't even fought yet! I'm sure Matias will give him a run for his money 
I'm still hoping it's a good fight and not a bunch of trash talk 
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Dalton Smith is looking fierce, and I think he's got a solid chance of taking down Subriel Matias. That punching power of Matias' is intense, but Smith's been working on his skills for ages and has an unbeaten record to back it up 
. The WBC saying there were "extenuating circumstances" is pretty convenient, if you ask me 
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. Bring on the action at Barclays Center in Brooklyn! 
. I don't think that changes anything though - Smith's gonna go in there and give it his all 
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. One thing's for sure, though - the boxing world needs more fighters like Dalton Smith who are willing to put it all on the line 
. Bring on the fight! 
i mean, subriel matias tested positive for a banned substance in his vada test and still gets to fight for the wbc super-lightweight world title? that's just wild 
what if he actually does have this power? or what if smith just gets hurt really bad? either way, it's gonna be an epic battle. i'm not gonna lie, though, the controversy surrounding matias is kinda a bummer 
Like, people might be all "yeah, we knew you were dirty, sorry we didn't do anything about it." Meanwhile, Smith's got a legit chance at becoming world champ and nobody's giving him a hard time. 
Is this an unfair advantage for Matias or something? And what exactly does Ostarine even do to get you banned from fighting anyway?