Dalton Smith shows off stunning physique

He is more conditioned and toned than at any time in his seven-year professional boxing career

Dalton Smith is going into his world title defence in the best shape of his life.

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Sheffield's WBC world super-lightweight title holder has shared a photo of himself after running around an athletics track, as part of his preparation.

And it appears very much like he is more conditioned and toned than at any time in his seven-year professional boxing career.

Steel City Gym's Smith, 29, is always in great shape for his fights - but he appears now to have taken it to the next level.

And that won't be great news for Alberto Puello, who challenges Smith for his famous green and gold belt at Sheffield Arena on October 24.

Ironically, much of the news surrounding Smith's general fitness this year hasn't been positive - he had to undergo elbow surgery and hasn't boxed since winning the title against Subriel Matías in New York in January.

But the fighter has revealed it was never that major an issue - he suffered the injury BEFORE beating Matias at the Barclays Centre.

Smith told The Star: "The injury has never really set me back.

"I had it before the title fight. It was wear and tear and I just managed it.

"I had the operation and, if anything, it is better now than it was before."

The Handsworth athlete is far from sitting on his laurels, as reigning champion.

"After every fight, you always have to improve" he said.

"There is no such thing as a ceiling for a fighter, there is always room to improve something."

Smith is respectful of his 32-year-old opponent from the Dominican Republic, speaking highly of his achievements in the sport.

"He is a great fighter and a two time world champion - one of the elite at the top level of boxing."

Known as The Wasp, Puello won the WBA title in 2022 and WBC title in 2024. He also beat Gary Antuanne Russell and Sandor Martín during an impressive unbeaten run.

His single defeat came in July 2025, when Matías beat him by majority decision, ending his unbeaten record and costing him the WBC belt that Smith now enjoys.

*Meanwhile Smith says the recent sky-high temperatures haven't been a burden for him and his family. "We like it like this, my Dad still has the heating on at home" he quips.