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Dalton Smith retained the WBC light-welterweight world title by defeating Alberto Puello via split decision in Sheffield.

The result gave Smith a successful homecoming in Sheffield, with the bout described by BBC News and Yahoo Sports as a triumphant return for the British fighter. All three supplied reports agree that the title was retained on a split decision.

Sky Sports reported that Smith remained unbeaten after the victory. The supplied reports do not include the judges’ scorecards, round-by-round details or the exact venue, so the evidence does not establish how the decision was reached or provide a more detailed account of the fight.

SOURCES

  1. BBC NewsSmith retains title with split-decision win over Puello
  2. Yahoo SportsBritain's Smith retains title in split-decision win over Puello
  3. Sky SportsSmith beats Puello in thriller to retain WBC title and stay unbeaten