Unbeaten super lightweight Dalton Smith is ready for the biggest test of his career to date against former three-time world title challenger Jose Zepeda, who he’ll face on home ground at the Sheffield Arena on March 23. The 12-round bout, plus undercard action, will be broadcast by DAZN.
WATCH: Dalton Smith vs. Jose Zepeda, live on DAZN
Smith (15-0, 11 KOs) is the British and Commonwealth champion and one of the finest young fighters in the U.K. The 27-year-old boxer-puncher captured the acclaimed Lonsdale championship by defeating Sam O’maison in August 2022 and has made three successful defences to claim the belt outright.
“A big performance [against Zepeda] and my name is there with the big names,” Smith told The Ring. “The 140-pound division is stacked, there’s a lot of talent, there’s a lot of good kids in there. You can’t be pussyfooting around taking easy fights.
“If I want to be a world champion and be the best, I’ve got to go through these guys and prove to people I am one of the top guys in the division.”
Zepeda (37-4, 28 KOs) is a southpaw and a very powerful puncher. The 34-year-old Californian failed in previous world title attempts against Terry Flanagan, Jose Ramirez and Regis Prograis. However, Zepeda is determined to fulfill his dreams and he isn’t in the U.K. to make up the numbers.
“This is going to be a helluva fight,” Zepeda told Matchroom Boxing. “One thing we know, we have to win big. I have to win this fight. I’m still here because I want new opportunities. I want my fourth chance [at a world title].
“I saw his record. I know he’s 15-0. I know he’s a big star in the U.K. He’s energetic inside that ring. He likes to move and he’s kind of fast. I know he likes to come forward, so that’s going to make it a great fight.”
The Sporting News will provide undercard results and a full report on the main event:
When is Dalton Smith vs. Jose Zepeda?
Smith vs. Zepeda is on March 23. The main card starts at 7 p.m. local time, or 3 p.m. ET. Smith and Zepeda should make their way to the ring around 10:30 p.m. local time or 6:30 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Saturday, March 23 | 3 p.m. ET | 6:30 p.m. ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, March 23 | 12 p.m. PT | 3:30 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Saturday, March 23 | 7 p.m. GMT | 10:30 p.m. GMT |
| Australia | Sunday, March 24 | 6 a.m. AEDT | 9:30 a.m. AEDT |
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How to watch Dalton Smith vs. Jose Zepeda
| Region | TV channel | Live streaming |
| USA | DAZN | |
| Canada | DAZN | |
| UK and Ireland | DAZN 1 HD | DAZN |
| Australia | DAZN |
The Dalton Smith vs. Jose Zepeda fight card will be available via DAZN.
Now available as a Sky channel, DAZN 1 HD is exclusive to Sky in the U.K.
Dalton Smith vs. Jose Zepeda price: How much does fight cost?
- DAZN monthly subscription: $19.99 on a 12-month contract or $24.99 month-to-month in U.S./ $24.99 per month in Canada/ £9.99 in the U.K. on a 12-month contract, or £19.99 month-to-month/ 13.99 AUD in Australia.
- DAZN annual subscription: $224.99 in the U.S., $199.99 in Canada, and £99.99 in the U.K.
WATCH: Dalton Smith vs. Jose Zepeda, live on DAZN
Dalton Smith vs. Jose Zepeda fight card
- Dalton Smith vs. Jose Zepeda; Super Lightweights
- Sandy Ryan (c) vs. Terri Harper for the WBO welterweight title
- Ishmael Davis vs. Troy Williamson; Super Welterweights
- James Flint vs. Campbell Hatton; Super Lightweights
- Giorgio Visioli vs. Sergio Odabai; Lightweights
- Emmanuel Buttigieg vs. Bartlomiej Stryczek; Super Welterweights
- Connan Murray vs. TBA; Middleweights
- Nico Leivars vs. Piotr Mirga; Super Bantamweights
