Undefeated super lightweight Dalton Smith is set for the biggest test of his career to date against former three-time world title challenger José Zepeda, who he will face at home at Sheffield Arena on March 23. The 12-round fight, plus undercard action, will be broadcast on DAZN.
LOOK: Dalton Smith vs. José Zepeda, live on DAZN
Smith (15-0, 11 KOs) is the British and Commonwealth champion and one of the UK’s best young fighters. The 27-year-old boxer and puncher captured the acclaimed Lonsdale championship by defeating Sam O’maison in August 2022 and has made three successful defenses to claim the belt outright.
“A great performance [against Zepeda] and my name is there with the big names”, Smith told The Ring. “The 140-pound pision is stacked, there’s a lot of talent, there’s a lot of good guys there. You can’t beat around the bush by taking easy fights.
“If I want to be a world champion and be the best, I have to go through these guys and show people that I am one of the best in the pision.”
Zepeda (37-4, 28 KOs) is left-handed and a very powerful puncher. The 34-year-old Californian failed in previous world title attempts against Terry Flanagan, José Ramírez and Regis Prograis. However, Zepeda is determined to fulfill his dreams and is not in the UK to make up the numbers.
“This is going to be an incredible fight,” Zepeda told Matchroom Boxing. “One thing we know is that 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 UK. He is energetic inside that ring. He likes to move and is somewhat fast. “I know he likes to perform, so it will be a great fight.”
Jugo Mobile will provide undercard results and a full report on the main event:
When is Dalton Smith vs. José Zepeda?
Smith vs. Zepeda is March 23. The main card begins at 7 pm local time or 3 pm ET. Smith and Zepeda should arrive at the ring around 10:30 pm local time or 6:30 pm ET, depending on how long the preliminary fights last.
| Region | Date | Main card start time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| United States and Canada (ET) | Saturday March 23 | 3 pm Eastern Time | 6:30 pm Eastern Time |
| United States and Canada (PT) | Saturday March 23 | 12 pm Pacific Time | 3:30 pm Pacific Time |
| United Kingdom and Ireland | Saturday March 23 | 19:00 GMT | 22:30 GMT |
| Australia | Sunday March 24 | 6:00 AEDT | 9:30am AEDT |
how to watch Dalton Smith vs. José Zepeda
| Region | television channel | Live broadcast |
| USA | DAZN | |
| Canada | DAZN | |
| United Kingdom and Ireland | DAZN1 HD | DAZN |
| Australia | DAZN |
The fight card between Dalton Smith and José Zepeda will be available through DAZN.
Now available as a Sky channel, DAZN 1 HD is exclusive to Sky in the UK
Dalton Smith vs. José Zepeda price: How much does the fight cost?
- DAZN monthly subscription: $19.99 with a 12-month contract or $24.99 month-to-month in the US / $24.99 per month in Canada / £9.99 in the UK with a 12-month contract, or £ 19.99 month to month / 13.99 AUD in Australia.
- DAZN Annual Subscription: $224.99 in the US, $199.99 in Canada and £99.99 in the UK
LOOK: Dalton Smith vs. José Zepeda, live on DAZN
Fight card between Dalton Smith and José Zepeda
- Dalton Smith vs. José Zepeda; Superlight
- Sandy Ryan (c) vs. Terri Harper for the WBO welterweight title
- Ishmael Davis vs. Troy Williamson; Super welterweights
- James Flint v. Campbell Hatton; Superlight
- Giorgio Visioli against Sergio Odabai; Light weights
- Emmanuel Buttigieg vs. Bartlomiej Stryczek; Super welterweights
- Connan Murray vs. TBA; Middle weights
- Nico Leivars against Piotr Mirga; Super bantamweights
