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Is Dalton Smith an illusion or did he find the key to defeat Subriel Matias?

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1 year ago

August 4, 2025

Image: Is Dalton Smith Delusional or Has He Found the Key to Beating Subriel Matias?

Dalton Smith says he found “weakness” In the match of the WBC Lithe Welter Intraters champion, Subriel Matias, that he will reveal when they fight on November 22 in Riyadh.

Promoted by Eddie Hearn Smith (18-0, 13 KO), he does not give any tips on weakness, but says that he studied Matias’s defeat with Liam Paro last year to see them. This is obvious, which Dalton observed.

Subriel Matiasa was revealed

The feet must be set to the impact: He can’t hit in motion. Subriel fights when his opponents run around the ring, as we saw against Paro and Alberto Puello.
Susceptible to rugged tactics: Paro pushed him and still hit Matiasu with a rabbit. He did not answer in nature, and the judge who worked in their fight did nothing to stop Liam’s tactics. Of course, a high -quality judge who performs his work would prevent rugged things if he would employ this Dalton as his path to victory.
Do not stab: Matias focuses too much on throwing power shots and can be nailed along the way.

“Everyone says he is a boogeyman. When he fought [Liam] Paro, I said, “Don’t be surprised if Paro defeats Matias.” I just found this weakness in his style and of course Paro revealed him a bit, “said Dalton Smith Ring magazineTalking about his fight with the WBC Lithe Welter internal champion, Subriel Matias on November 22.

Why Smith’s claims sound illusory

28 -year -old Smith also has weaknesses, starting with a lack of experience against elite competition. He was cared for by the promoter of the Hearn match, fed with a lasting opposition diet at level C throughout his entire career. The last two fights of Dalton with Walid Ouizza and Mathieu Germain were considered to be significant grades in the classroom, but none of them was almost the same level of talent as Subriel.

Smith has high respect for himself, saying he is “nightmare” For Matias, it is hard to take seriously, taking into account his impoverished CV. If he actually defeated someone good, this attention would make more sense. With his best victories in his career with quiz and Germanain, everything you can say is exfoliated.

No proper preparation of Dalton

If Dalton is blown up by Matias on November 22, Hearn must see this as a match lesson. It is not profitable to match the warrior against the impoverished opposition, and then throw them with the world champion without going through the appropriate lifting phase to prepare them. In this case, Smith should already fight with these 140-pound pretenders:

Jamaine Ortiz
Ernesto Mercado
Lindolfo Delgado
Oscar Duarte
Arnold Barboz Jr.
Sandor Martin
Isaac Cruz
Keyshawn Davis

All these fighters would probably easily beat Dalton Smith. Hearn promotes Ernesto Mercado and could easily fight between him and Smith. Why not he? I think we know the answer.

Last updated 08/04/2025

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Tony Bellews Bold KO Prediction for Dubois vs Wardley 2: Yep, I Said It

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4 hours ago

October 17, 2026

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Tony Bellew's Bold KO Prediction for Dubois vs Wardley 2: "Yep, I Said It"

Tony Bellew is going against the grain for tonight’s Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley rematch.

The pair meet again just five months on from their thrilling first encounter, with Dubois now WBO champion having won the belt from Wardley via eleventh round stoppage.

After surviving two early knockdowns, the Londoner – who is now in his second stint as heavyweight titlist – took over the contest with a solid jab setting up thudding attacks that exhausted Wardley.

Though the Ipswich man stayed on his feet throughout, referee Howard Foster waved it off as the punishment because too much.

It is how the fight ended, and those last few rounds in which Dubois was largely dominating, that make him a strong favourite to retain his belt.

Giving his prediction to the BBCformer cruiserweight world champion Bellew backed Wardley to have success early again, but capitalise fully this time and end it.

“I’m going to be the difference. I am going to back Fabio Wardley by knockout within six rounds. Yep, I said [it]. I’m going for Fab within six.”

Dubois was on the canvas within ten seconds last time out, and took a knee in the third when hurt again.

Bellew has questioned Dubois’ resolve in the past, pointing to his stoppage loss to Joe Joyce as proof that there is a point he can be pushed to that he is not willing to go beyond. Many, however, will look to the first Wardley performance and disagree.

Both men recorded the highest weights of their careers on the scalessuggesting that neither will be changing the gameplan to a more measured affair, rather looking to engage in round 13 from the off tonight at London’s O2.

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Peter Fury Shares Final Thoughts on Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2: I Still Think That

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5 hours ago

October 17, 2026

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Peter Fury Shares Final Thoughts on Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2: "I Still Think That"

Top trainer Peter Fury has offered his expert analysis on the rematch between Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley, believing it is still a 50/50 fight.

Others, meanwhile, will argue that Dubois should be made a considerable favourite, based on how he was able to dismantle Wardley in their first encounter.

In order to do so, the ‘Dynamite’ puncher was compelled to climb off the canvas in rounds one and three, having been put down by blows to the top of his head.

Proceedings then became a little one-sided as Dubois, utilising his fundamentals, managed to score an 11th-round finish with his thudding jab and superior footwork.

Wardley, however, wasted little time before activating the rematch clause in their contract and, in turn, securing the chance to reclaim his WBO title at London’s O2 Arena tomorrow evening.

Many will argue that such a swift turnaround could lead to his downfall while, due to his power and toughness, others would suggest that the 31-year-old is always dangerous, no matter the opponent standing across from him.

As such, coach Fury has told Boxing King Media that, while Dubois is rightfully brimming with confidence, it would be foolish to entirely dismiss Wardley’s attributes.

“I think it’s a great heavyweight fight – Dubois has got heavy hands and a good jab as well, so it’ll be interesting.

“You’ve got to say Wardley’s got it all to do, because the confidence of Dubois will be high. And if Dubois’ super confident, he’s a problem.

“But let’s see – Wardley was able to hurt Dubois early on. I still think that fight is a 50/50 fight.”

If he emerges victorious against Wardley, then Dubois will likely be targeting a unification match with Agit Kabayel or Filip Hrgovic in 2027.

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Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2: Round-by-Round Live Updates and Results

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7 hours ago

October 17, 2026

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Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2: Round-by-Round Live Updates and Results

Daniel Dubois will face Fabio Wardley in a rematch of a heavyweight slugfest from earlier this year, with Dubois defending the WBO heavyweight title he took from Wardley on that night.

Live coverage will kick off at 2 pm ET, and we’ll have results and updates during the four-fight, main card undercard, then live, round-by-round scoring and updates for the main event itself.

How to watch Dubois vs Wardley 2

Start time: 2:00 pm ET for main card, prelims begin at 11:00 am ET

Streaming: DAZN (Ultimate subscription or Pay-Per-View)

PPV Cost: As a standalone, one-off purchase Pay-Per-View, the price is $59.99 (or £24.99). With DAZN’s Ultimate tier, the show is included as part of your subscription.

Location: O2 Arena – London, England