How to watch Dalton Smith vs Sam Maxwell
BBN have provided viewers with all the details below to tune in and watch ‘Thunder’ Dalton Smith (14-0, 10KO) clash with experienced operator ‘Super’ Sam Maxwell (17-1, 11KO) on the first day of July.
Full fight details below:
Date: Saturday, July 1, 2023
Time: Doors open 5pm, first bell from 5:15pm
Venue: Utilita Arena Sheffield, England
Ringwalks: Main event ringwalks expected from 10pm UK time
Rounds scheduled: 12 three-minute championship rounds at super-lightweight (135lbs)
Titles: Smith's British and Maxwell's Commonwealth titles are on the line
Tickets: Tickets start from £47.95 from ticketmaster
Undercard Highlights: Pat McCormack vs Tony Dixon
Price: DAZN subscription costs £7.99 per month
TV & Live Stream
Undercard: The action starts on 'Before the Bell' at 5pm on the DAZN App and Matchroom Boxing YouTube channel
Main Event: You can watch the main card via the DAZN App from 7pm, which can be streamed via phone, tablet, PlayStation, XBox, or smart TV.
Live Results: BBN will be reporting LIVE from ringside HERE
Background
Sheffield's Smith, who will be headlining his second fight night in his home city, is aiming to win the prestigious Lord Lonsdale Challenge belt outright after claiming the vacant title by stopping local rival Sam O'Maison last August and then making successful defences against Kaisee Benjamin in November and Billy Allington in February.
One of the hottest properties in world boxing, 'Thunder' will be aiming to add Maxwell's Commonwealth Title to his growing collection that boasts the WBA Intercontinental Title, WBC International Silver Title and British Title, as he continues to work towards a dream World Title shot at Hillsborough, home to his beloved Sheffield Wednesday, in summer 2024.
Liverpool's Maxwell, a former WBO European and British Champion at 140lbs, will be looking to reclaim the British Title after outpointing Akeem Ennis-Brown to win the famous old belt, along with the Commonwealth crown, in Birmingham back in August 2021. The former Team GB standout bounced back from his stoppage loss to Alejandro Meneses with a comfortable decision over Shaun Cooper in February.
Quotes
Smith: "It will be an honour to win the Lonsdale belt outright on July 1 in my home city and write my name into the history books, as well as picking up the Commonwealth Title. Every British fighter dreams of winning the Lord Lonsdale Challenge Belt when they start out, so to win it for keeps will be a massive box ticked for me as I then kick on. Sam is a great fighter who can really punch. He will be giving it his all to get the British Title back and keep his Commonwealth Title, but I'm very confident I will have too much for him on the night and it will be another special atmosphere in the arena in front of my home support."
Maxwell: "It is every boxer's dream to headline a massive show, so to get the opportunity to do so on a Matchroom Boxing card shown live around the world on DAZN is amazing. My Commonwealth belt is on the line but I'm looking forward to hearing, 'AND THE NEW' when I regain the British Title. I believe no one in the world can beat me when I am at my best. I can't wait for fight night. The atmosphere is going to be unreal and my fans will definitely be heard."
Predictions
Tim Rickson, BBN Editor: “I believe that Maxwell will give young Dalton plenty to think about but I think Smith will stay disciplined and focused, and box to the letter to get the win. For the first few rounds, I can see it being very even, with both boxers trying to put their stamp on the fight, but only one will emerge the stronger, more dominant, and gradually take over the fight. I believe that will be Dalton.”
Betting Odds (Betway)
4/11 Smith
11/5 Maxwell
14/1 Draw
Weights
The weight-in will be live on DAZN on Friday, June 30 at 1pm.
Running Order
Main Event (From 10pm):
Dalton Smith vs Sam Maxwell
12×3 British & Commonwealth super-lightweight titles
Pat McCormack vs Tony Dixon
10×3 Super-welterweight contest
Hopey Price vs James Beech Jr
10×3 Featherweight contest
Lewis Sylvester vs Adam Cope
10×3 English lightweight title
Beatriz Ferreira vs Karla Ramos Zamora
8×2 Super-featherweight contest
Junaid Bostan vs Ryan Amos
8×3 Super-welterweight contest
Cory O'Regan vs Jordan Ellison
6×3 Super-lightweight contest
Nico Leivers vs Alberto Motos
6×3 Super-bantamweight contest
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