Smith Ready for Unification Bout Against Stevenson or Lopez

Britain's newest boxing world champion, Dalton Smith, has expressed his eagerness to participate in a unification fight against either Shakur Stevenson or Teofimo Lopez after claiming the WBC super-lightweight title. Following his victory over Subriel Matias in Brooklyn, Smith believes his rival, Adam Azim, must first prove himself at the world level before they can face each other in the ring. Smith's win extended his unbeaten record as a professional to 19-0, with the referee stopping the fight in the fifth round after a right hook knocked down Matias. The Sheffield fighter is now focused on his next opponent, stating that he will likely attend the upcoming fight between Lopez and Stevenson in New York to scout out his potential next opponents. When asked about his preference for an opponent, Smith remained open, saying he would take on either fighter to achieve his goals. Meanwhile, talk of a unification bout has sparked speculation about a potential fight against Adam Azim, but Smith is currently targeting 'bigger fights.' Azim, however, is confident in his abilities and believes he has the time to reach Smith's level, potentially setting up a massive unification fight in Britain in the future.