Undefeated super-lightweight Dalton Smith is ready for the biggest test of his career to date when he takes on former world title challenger Jose Zepeda on March 23rd at home at Sheffield Arena. The undercard action will be broadcast on DAZN.
WATCH: Dalton Smith vs. Jose Zepeda, live on DAZN
Smith (15-0, 11 KOs) is a Commonwealth champion and one of Britain's best young fighters. The 27-year-old boxer and puncher defeated Sam Omaison to win the critically acclaimed Lonsdale Championship in August 2022, making three successful defenses and winning the belt outright.
“Great performance [against Zepeda] And my name is among the big names,” Smith told The Ring. “There's a lot of talent in the 140-pound weight class, a lot of good kids. We can't take easy fights.
“If I want to be a world champion and be the best, I have to get over them and prove to people that I'm one of the top players in this division.”
Zepeda (37-4, 28 KOs) is a southpaw and a very powerful puncher. The 34-year-old Californian has failed in previous world title challenges against Terry Flanagan, Jose Ramirez and Regis Prograis. But Zepeda is determined to realize his dreams and is not in England to make up his numbers.
“This is going to be a hell of a fight,” Zepeda told Matchroom Boxing. This battle must be won. The reason I'm still here is because I want new opportunities. I want a fourth chance [at a world title].
“I looked at his record. I know he's 15-0. I know he's a big British star. He's active inside the ring. He likes to move and he's kind of fast. I know he likes to get up front, so it's going to be a great fight.”
Sporting News will provide full coverage of undercard results and main events.
It's time Dalton Smith vs. Jose Zepeda?
Smith vs. Zepeda will take place on March 23rd. The main card begins at 7pm local time or 3pm ET. Smith and Zepeda should head to the ring around 10:30 PM local time or 6:30 PM ET, depending on how long the undercard match lasts.
| region | date | Main card start time | Main event ring walk (approximately) |
| United States and Canada (ET) | Saturday, March 23rd | 3:00 PM ET | 6:30pm ET |
| United States and Canada (PT) | Saturday, March 23rd | 12:00 PM Pacific Time | 3:30pm PT |
| united kingdom and ireland | Saturday, March 23rd | 7pm (GMT) | 10:30pm (GMT) |
| Australia | Sunday, March 24th | 6am AEDT | 9:30am AEDT |
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How to watch Dalton Smith vs. Jose Zepeda
| region | tv channels | live broadcast |
| united states of america | DAZN | |
| Canada | DAZN | |
| united kingdom and ireland | DAZN1 HD | DAZN |
| Australia | DAZN |
The fight card between Dalton Smith and Jose Zepeda is available to watch on DAZN.
Now available as a Sky channel, DAZN 1 HD is exclusive to Sky in the UK
Dalton Smith vs. Jose Zepeda Price: How much does the battle cost?
- DAZN monthly subscription: $19.99 with a 12-month contract, $24.99 per month in the US, $24.99 per month in Canada, £9.99 with a 12-month contract in the UK, £19.99 per month in Australia, AU$13.99.
- DAZN annual contract: $224.99 in the US, $199.99 in Canada, £99.99 in the UK.
WATCH: Dalton Smith vs. Jose Zepeda, live on DAZN
Dalton Smith vs. Jose Zepeda fight card
- Dalton Smith vs. Jose Zepeda.super lightweight
- Sandy Ryan (c) vs. Terry Harper WBO welterweight title fight
- Ishmael Davis vs. Troy Williamson; super welterweight
- James Flint vs. Campbell Hatton.super lightweight
- Giorgio Vigioli vs. Sergio Odabai.lightweight athlete
- Emmanuel Buttigieg vs. Bartolomie Strycek.super welterweight
- Conan Murray vs. TBA; Middleweight
- Nico Reivers vs. Piotr Mirga.super bantamweight
