Dalton Smith explains strategy ahead of Billy Allington title clash
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Dalton Smith thinks that he will be able to wear down Billy Allington as he prepares to defend his British title.
The super lightweight fights on the undercard for Leigh Wood vs. Mauricio Lara in Nottingham in a fight shown live on DAZN on Saturday night (excluding Australia and New Zealand).
Smith needs to defend his belt tonight and once more again in order to keep the Lonsdale belt, and after that many expect him to move on for even more prestigious championships.
After 13 fights he had also managed to collect the WBC International Silver belt, the 26-year-old is focused on keeping hold of what he has.
“The British title has a lot of history,” said Smith, reported BoxingScene.com. “Every British fighter wants it and I’ve always said I want the British Title for keeps. I think it was after the [Sam] O’maison win when I got home and I was looking at the belt and that’s when it hit me, what I’d achieved. That’s when it really hit me. I remember watching the ring walk back thinking, ‘wow’, if that’s what I can do in my first headliner then there’s going to be some special nights coming.
“Billy Allington is my next opponent. Billy is experienced, he’s durable and I’m expecting him to be fit, he’s got a good workrate. I just feel Billy will struggle with the movement, the angles, the power and the speed. I think slowly over the rounds he’ll run out of ideas. The British Title is definitely staying with me. The longer the fight goes on the more I’ll suss him out. I’m very confident I can get this one finished within the distance.”
“The nights I’ve dreamt of are within touching distance for me now. For 18 months I’ve got to work hard. I always work hard but this is the most crucial time for me in my career. If you want something, this is how it is. It’s true grit and hard work. I believe I’ve got the talent. I believe I’m going to be up there with the very best Sheffield has produced. So I’ve got to handle that pressure. There’s some big nights coming.”