SMITH VS PUELLO PRESS CONFERENCE

Hungry challenger Alberto Puello says he is ready for “war” as he gets set to step into a cauldron of noise this Saturday in the Steel City as Dalton Smith defends his WBC World Super Lightweight Championship in his Sheffield home for the first time – live on DAZN.

Smith celebrated his crowning glory back in January in what was one of the greatest British away days wins in modern history when he dethroned Subriel Matias – the man who prised the belt away originally from two-time World Champion Puello.

But the Dominican southpaw insists he is prepared for the electric atmosphere that awaits in his quest to reclaim the coveted Green & Gold strap.

Undefeated holder Smith, however, believes the best bring out the best in him as he vowed to add Puello’s name to his resumé and march on to bigger, Unification bouts in 2027.

The pair exchanged verbal blows ahead of their highly anticipated showdown this weekend in what is a quality card in Yorkshire. Scroll down to see what was said, in full, below.

On the undercard, Lightweight prospect Giorgio Visioli bids for a statement victory against the vastly experienced local favourite Maxi Hughes. Plus Emma Dolan and Shannon Ryan collide in a brilliant rematch with the British, Commonwealth and IBF Intercontinental Titles at stake. Plus, unbeaten Heavyweight wonderkid Leo Atang steps up in his toughest test to date whilst Newcastle’s Cruiserweight sensation Divine Omojor makes his professional debut.