Dalton Smith will be looking to go one step closer to a crack at the world title this evening, but faces a tough test in Sheffield as the Brit takes on the experienced Mathieu Germain
Dalton Smith returns to action later this evening and is scheduled to take on Mathieu Germain in a highly anticipated super lightweight bout.
The 28-year-old will be hoping to secure yet another devastating knockout in front of his home fans. Smith will be putting his undefeated record on the line against a tough fighter in Germain. A win for either men will see them go one step closer to a crack at the world title.
Smith comes into the mouthwatering showdown off the back off a first round knockout win over Walid Ouizza in January. As for Germain, the 35-year-old Canadian also comes into the bout off of a knockout win, defeating Carlos Daniel Aquino earlier this year. And so, here's everything you need to know about tonight's fights...
What time will Dalton Smith vs Mathieu Germain start tonight?
The blockbuster event is scheduled to take place live at the Canon Medical Arena in Sheffield. The main card is scheduled to get underway at around 7pm BST (11am PT / 1pm CT / 2pm ET). Germain is set to make the walk to the ring first at around 10pm BST (2pm PT / 4pm CT / 5pm ET) with Smith set to follow immediately after. The two stars will then touch gloves just after 10:20pm BST before the first bell sounds. The fight should not start later than this but could be brought forward if the undercard fights are completed earlier than expected.
How to watch Dalton Smith vs Mathieu Germain on TV and live stream
Fans from across the globe will be able to watch and stream all of the action live on DAZN. A subscription with the popular streaming service starts from as little as £14.99 a month.
Full fight card and undercard
Dalton Smith vs Mathieu Germain
Josh Warrington vs Asad Asif Khan
Ryan Kelly vs Caoimhin Agyarko
Josh Padley vs Marko Cvetanovic
Giorgio Visioli vs Kane Baker
Leli Buttigieg vs Grant Dennis
Joe Howarth vs Mario Valenzuela Portillo
Quotes corner
Dalton Smith: “The earlier the better for me, the quicker out of there, the less danger,” Smith told DAZN. "Mathieu Germain is a solid opponent, ranked 11 with the IBF, he’s no knock over job by no means. It’s a fight I’ve got to be switched on for. I’ve got to make a statement to move towards that world title.”
Mathieu Germain: "I think Dalton is a brilliant professional fighter but it's going to get in his head. Everyone in this room speaks about the next fight. I'm here. I'm here to fight. I'm here for the 'W.' I think Dalton is a true professional and he's going to remain focused on me, but it'll be in his head. Dalton is a good fighter and he does everything well. I think I have something to beat him because I'm a smart fighter. He is a true champion and very professional."
