Sheffield sensation Dalton Smith is determined to make a statement as he takes on Puerto Rican powerhouse Subriel Matias for the WBC super-lightweight title at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn this weekend. The undefeated 18-fighter will stop all doubts if he can outpower Matias, who boasts an impressive record of 22 stoppages in his last 23 wins.
However, Smith is unfazed by Matias's intimidating reputation and believes he has what it takes to land the final blow and claim the title. "I believe I can make a statement and stop Matias," he told Sky Sports. Whatever happens on Sunday morning, Smith is fully focused on winning and raising his hand at the end of the night.
The road to the world championship has been overshadowed by Matias's recent doping controversy, after testing positive for a banned substance in a Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) test in November. The WBC stated that there were "extenuating circumstances" surrounding the incident, citing Matias's consumption of supplements known to be contaminated with Ostarine.
Despite the drama, Smith remains fully committed to his goal and is driven by a desire to bring home the title for himself, his family, team, fans, and city. "It'd mean everything to me," he said. "I've been grafting for this since I first walked into a gym at six." The stakes are high, but Smith is confident in his abilities and ready to put on a show against Matias.
However, Smith is unfazed by Matias's intimidating reputation and believes he has what it takes to land the final blow and claim the title. "I believe I can make a statement and stop Matias," he told Sky Sports. Whatever happens on Sunday morning, Smith is fully focused on winning and raising his hand at the end of the night.
The road to the world championship has been overshadowed by Matias's recent doping controversy, after testing positive for a banned substance in a Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) test in November. The WBC stated that there were "extenuating circumstances" surrounding the incident, citing Matias's consumption of supplements known to be contaminated with Ostarine.
Despite the drama, Smith remains fully committed to his goal and is driven by a desire to bring home the title for himself, his family, team, fans, and city. "It'd mean everything to me," he said. "I've been grafting for this since I first walked into a gym at six." The stakes are high, but Smith is confident in his abilities and ready to put on a show against Matias.
... what's the point of paying millions to watch two guys punch each other? And don't even get me started on doping controversies 
... it's like they're more worried about their reputation than their health. I mean, if you're gonna take some sketchy supplements to improve your game, at least do it on the down-low, right? But noooo, they gotta go and test positive for banned stuff 
... just great.
... I mean, have you seen these guys train? It's like a one-man circus out there. And let's not forget about the whole doping scandal... how can we trust that they're even competing clean? 
... why do people need to watch this stuff? Can't they just stick to Netflix and chill?
so Dalton Smith thinks he's gonna take down Subriel Matias with some fancy footwork and a whole lotta guts... newsflash Dalton: Ostarine doesn't work like that 
. On a more serious note tho, the drama surrounding Matias is kinda a bummer, but Smith's determination is actually kinda inspiring? The kid's been grinding for years and he deserves every bit of recognition he gets 
. If he can bring home that title without any major issues, it'll be sick to see him celebrate with his fam and the city 
This fight is gonna be EPIC! 
Subriel Matias's doping scandal might've overshadowed the road to the title, but Dalton Smith ain't having it 
! The fact that he's still fully focused and ready to put on a show says a lot about his mental toughness 
Let's go Smith! Bring home that title for Sheffield and make us proud 
#TeamSmith #WBCSuperLightweight #FightingForTheTitle
meanwhile matias's doping scandal is already a major distraction for him - gotta wonder how his team's gonna bounce back from that 
smith on the other hand seems super focused & driven, i love how he's putting it all on the line for himself & his loved ones 
? like smith has worked so hard to get here & now he's got the chance to take it all 
.
and what's to say he didn't just get his gym to buy him some legit supplements and pretend they were contaminated? 
plus, wbc's all talk about "extenuating circumstances", sounds like a cover story to me... smith's gonna win the fight, no doubt, but i'm definitely gonna be paying attention to see if matias gets disqualified or not 
it's gonna be interesting to see how matias's reputation holds up against smith's determination 
️ whatever happens, can't wait to watch the live stream on sunday morning 
meanwhile smith is just some unknown dude from sheffield trying to ride the coattails of other fighters' drama 
Oh man, can you feel the energy around Dalton Smith? He's like a lion ready to take on the competition! I love how focused he is on winning that title, it's like he's been training for this moment his whole life. And yeah, Subriel Matias has got some serious skills, but if anyone can bring him down a peg, it's Smith 
This is like saying "it's not cheating if you're caught" 
& his determination is pure 
& now he's on top of the world 
! I'm all for him, he deserves dat title crown 
... and btw, Subriel Matias has some 'splainin to do about that doping scandal 
. Smith's focus is on winin' & bringin home the gold 
... let's see what happens on Sunday 
. bring home that title and the city of Sheffield will be celebrating