Dalton Smith KOs Subriel Matias in 5th Round | Boxing Results

At the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on Saturday evening, Dalton Smith achieved a fifth-round knockout victory against Subriel Matias, thereby seizing the WBC super lightweight championship in an outcome that significantly altered the divisional landscape.

From the initial round, Matias advanced relentlessly, operating in tight quarters and compelling Smith to engage for prolonged periods on the interior. The reigning titleholder connected frequently in the early stages and seemed effective in physically wearing Smith down during their exchanges, notably causing a noticeable swelling near Smith’s eye.

Smith maintained his composure throughout the subsequent rounds. Instead of retreating from the relentless assault, he started to identify opportunities as Matias persisted in advancing. Smith’s precision sharpened during the mid-rounds, especially with his right punch, which commenced connecting accurately amidst the exchanges.

The contest concluded in the fifth frame when Smith floored Matias with a powerful right. Matias managed to rise before the ten-count but displayed clear instability. Smith promptly landed a subsequent right hand shortly thereafter, sending Matias to the canvas once more. The official then halted the match, declaring Smith the winner by knockout.

This definitive halt represented the inaugural knockout defeat of Matias’ professional trajectory and brought an end to his tenure as the WBC titleholder. Matias had entered the contest heavily favored, having secured his championship against Alberto Puello the previous summer. His standing was built upon a foundation of aggressive pressure and high punch output, leading to stoppages against numerous prior adversaries.

Smith’s triumph elevated his record to 18 victories with no losses, including 13 knockouts, and secured him his inaugural world championship. This outcome further contributed a new title to the United Kingdom’s existing array of male global boxing titleholders.

No injuries were officially reported subsequent to the fight. Standard medical examinations were performed within the ring as per routine protocol.

Smith departed the arena as the recently crowned WBC super lightweight champion, whereas Matias will now need to ponder his subsequent steps in the aftermath of his initial professional loss by stoppage.