Beating O’maison me from prospect to contender

Dalton Smith believes he will likely be talked about as a contender within the 140lb division, ought to he beat Sam O’maison in Sheffield on Saturday.

Smith (11-0, 9 KOs) meets O’maison (17-3-1, 7 KOs) for the vacant British super lightweight title in an all-Sheffield derby on the Utilita Area, dwell on DAZN.

The highly-rated, unbeaten 25-year-old feels a win may very well be a breakthrough second in his profession in a division which sees fellow Brit, Josh Taylor maintain two of the 4 main world titles.

“It in all probability has come prior to I anticipated,” Smith told proboxing-fans.com at Thursday’s press convention.

“However, I took the chance. [Promoter] Eddie [Hearn] has given me a chance.

“My supporters have come out in drive, the place is nearly going to be offered out.

“So yeah, there’s a giant buzz round it and I’m excited to go.

“Me profitable on Saturday night time, I feel it strikes me from the prospect to the extra contender despite the fact that it’s solely my twelfth battle and I’m 25-years-old.

“However I’ve bought one job and that’s Saturday and that’s all I’m targeted on.”

’Thunder’ has gained 9 of his 11 skilled victories by stoppage, together with his final battle the place he compelled Mauro Perouene to retire after six rounds in Cardiff in April.

Smith, who has beforehand held the English title in addition to a number of regional belts, has shared the ring with O’maison beforehand in sparring and is assured of including to his stoppage spree in opposition to the 31-year-old southpaw, however insists he’s ready to go the gap ought to or not it’s required.

“After all I’m very assured I can get anybody out of there,” he added.

“However, I put together for 12 rounds. 

“If it goes 12 rounds that’s how it’s.”

The British Boxing Board of Management (BBBofC) have known as for the winner of Saturday’s battle to make a compulsory defence in opposition to Kaisee Benjamin (16-1-1, 6 KOs).

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