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Dalton Smith has committed his future to Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing.

Exclusive Dalton Smith believes Eddie Hearn is the man to take him to pinnacle
Sheffield’s Dalton Smith speaks to The Yorkshire Post after signing a new multi-fight deal with Matchroom Boxing

Dalton Smith is set for a return to his hometown of Sheffield.

Date and venue set for Dalton Smith's first world title defence

Leo Atang has won all five of his professional fights under the Matchroom umbrella.

York boxing prodigy Leo Atang enjoying speed of his development

Dalton Smith is hoping to scoop a world title in New York.

Sheffield's Dalton Smith set to follow in footsteps of legends

Dave Allen defeated Johnny Fisher in a heavyweight battle in May.

Exclusive Affable Dave Allen has a path at last ahead of Sheffield headline slot

All smiles: York's Leo Atang can't help smiling as he gets ready for his professional debut against Bulgarian Milen Paunov in Manchester on Saturday night. (Picture: Mark Robinson / Matchroom Boxing)

Meet the York teenager dubbed British heavyweight boxing's 'next Anthony Joshua'

Josh Padley put on a brave performance against Shakur Stevenson in Riyadh.

Doncaster boxer Josh Padley pens deal with Matchroom

Doncaster’s Maxi Hughes, right, celebrates a victory over Gary Culley in Monte Carlo on Saturday night that reignites the 34-year-old’s career and gives him a genuine opportunity to fight for lightweight world titles in 2025. (Picture: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing)

'World class' Maxi Hughes reignites career with Monte Carlo win

Terri Harper kisses her glove after beating Rhiannon Dixon to win the WBO lightweight world title in Sheffield (Picture: Dave Thompson/Matchroom Boxing)

What's next for Doncaster's three-weight world champion Terri Harper

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Rotherham boxer Junaid Bostan remains unbeaten. Image: Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images

Junaid Bostan brings title to Rotherham with convincing victory over Jack Martin

Dalton Smith convincingly defeated Jose Zepeda. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

Dalton Smith lauded by Eddie Hearn after penning multi-fight deal

Dalton Smith stopped Jose Zepeda at Sheffield's Utilita Arena. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

What could be next for Sheffield star Dalton Smith after win over Jose Zepeda

Sunny Edwards suffered the first defeat of his professional career in Arizona. Image: Christian Petersen/Getty Images

Excitement beckons for Sheffield-trained boxing duo after USA bouts

Junaid Bostan is preparing for his USA debut. Image: Roberts Photo/Getty Images

Junaid Bostan 'leading the way' for Rotherham as he prepares for USA debut

Rotherham's Junaid Bostan is undefeated. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

Who is Junaid Bostan? A look at Rotherham's rising boxing star

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 07: Referee goes for the countdown after Josh Warrington gets knocked out by Leigh Wood during the WBA World Featherweight Title fight between Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington at Utilita Arena Sheffield on October 07, 2023 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Josh Warrington still looking forward despite defeat to Leigh Wood

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 07: Leigh Wood exchanges punches with Josh Warrington during the WBA World Featherweight Title fight between Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington at Utilita Arena Sheffield on October 07, 2023 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Josh Warrington's dominance goes unrewarded as Leigh Wood secures stunning win

Josh Warrington is preparing to face Leigh Wood. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

Josh Warrington defiant in face of doubters as he prepares for Leigh Wood

The fighters came face-to-face in Leeds on Tuesday (August 1). Image: Mark Robinson - Matchroom Boxing

Hearn on Warrington fight and moving away from 'madness of YouTube world'

Harper will return to action in October. Image: Nathan Stirk/Getty Images

Doncaster boxer Terri Harper to fight Cecilia Braekhus in Sheffield
Doncaster boxer Terri Harper will take on Cecilia Braekhus for the WBA and WBO super-welterweight world titles – over four months on from the fight’s original date.
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Josh Warrington is preparing to take on Leigh Wood. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

Eddie Hearn rubbishes claims of Josh Warrington decline

Sheffield's Dalton Smith after beating Sam O'maison for the vacant British Super-Lightweight Title. (Picture: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing)

Sheffield Wednesday fan Dalton Smith targets Hillsborough title fight

LEEDS, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 10: Josh Warrington looks on as he fights Luis Alberto Lopez during their IBF World Featherweight Title Fight at First Direct Arena on December 10, 2022 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

Leigh Wood or a fight in the United States? What next for Josh Warrington

Tyson Fury storms off True Geordie Podcast after Chisora row

Anthony Joshua has accepted terms for a proposed world heavyweight title fight with Morecambe-based boxer Tyson Fury

Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua is “officially over” - here’s why

Anthony Joshua (left) and Oleksandr Usyk battle for the WBA Super IBF, IBO and WBO world titlt belts in Jeddah Picture: Nick Potts/PA

Joshua targets return to ring before end of 2022 after defeat to Usyk

Dalton Smith: Extended his record to 12-0 in winning British title on Saturday night (Picture: Mark Robinson/Matchroom)

Dalton Smith embracing British title before emulating Naz and Kell Brook

Undefeated: Sheffield’s Dalton Smith, who has an 11-0 record in the professional ranks, is a rising star of British boxing and fights for the Lonsdale belt in his home city tonight. (Picture: Huw Fairclough/Getty Images)

Dalton Smith - Sheffield boxer eyeing British title as stepping stone to the top

Dalton Smith beats Benson Nyilawila in their Super-Lightweight contest at Manchester Arena. (Picture: PA)

Rising boxing star Dalton Smith faces battle of Sheffield for British title

AND STILL: Maxi Hughes retained his IBO lightweight title. Picture: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing.

Hearn wants to give Maxi Hughes the bumper pay day he never thought would come

BOXING CLEVER: Dalton Smith lands a shot on Ray Moylette. Picture: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing.

Eddie Hearn backs Dalton Smith to win a world title but British belt is up next
Eddie Hearn has tipped Sheffield’s Dalton Smith to be a world champion after the 25-year-old picked up his 10th career win in Leeds on Saturday night.
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WINNING MOMENT: The referee stopped the fight in round seven. Picture: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing.

Josh Warrington eyeing featherweight unification fight in USA after title win

BRUTAL BATTLE: Between Josh Warrington and Kiko Martinez. Picture: Mark Robinson Photography/Matchroom.

Josh Warrington suffers broken jaw in knockout win over Kiko Martinez

KNOCKOUT BLOW: Kid Galahad, left, was stopped in the sixth round by Kiko Martinez on Saturday night. Picture: PA Wire.

Galahad and Harper have rematch clause options following world title losses

CHAMPION: Tyson Fury. Picture: Getty Images.

What next for Tyson Fury after knockout win over Deontay Wilder?

Where now?: Josh Warrington cuts a disconsolate figure after his grand homecoming at Headingley ends in an anti-climatic technical draw following an accidental clash of heads. (Picture: Steve Riding)

Josh Warrington in limbo as he decides whether to move on from Mauricio Lara

Josh Warrington cast a forlorn figure after his featherweight rematch with Mauricio Lara was stopped and declared a draw. Picture: Steve Riding.

How Josh Warrington’s drawn rematch has left the Leeds Warrior in limbo

Josh Warrington during the weigh-in at the New Dock Hall, Leeds. (Picture: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire)

Josh Warrington’s sole focus on gaining revenge over Mauricio Lara

Retiring: Luke Campbell, gold medallist at the 2012 Olympics.

Hull fighter Luke Campbell hangs up his gloves

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are gearing up for a fight to become the undisputed heavyweight boxing champion in 2021. (Pic: Getty Images)

Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury: when will heavyweight champions fight?

KNOCKOUT: Josh Warrington crashes to the canvas. Picture: Dave Thompson/Matchroom Boxing.

Josh Warrington reveals extent of injuries suffered in defeat to Mauricio Lara

Best of enemies:
Josh Warrington congratulates Mauricio Lara.
Pictures: Dave Thompson/Matchroom Boxing

Bravery not enough as Josh Warrington suffers shock knockout

KNOCKOUT: Josh Warrington suffered a huge shock as he was beaten by Mauricio Lara. Picture: Dave Thompson/Matchroom Boxing

Josh Warrington stunningly knocked out by Mauricio Lara at Wembley Arena

Rising star: Hopey Price. Picture: Nick Potts/PA

Hopey Price stepping up the ladder at Wembley Arena

Josh Warrington with the IBF belt. Picture by Steve Riding.

Leeds ace Warrington vows to be king of the Ring after giving up belt

Terri Harper: Back in action. Picture: Richard Sellers/PA

Terri Harper to put lessons into practice in second world title defence

Terri Harper vs Natasha Jonas, WBC and IBO World Super Featherweight Title. (Picture: Mark Robinson/Matchroom)

Terri Harper versus Natasha Jonas, a breakthrough for women’s boxing

ON THE ROPES: Terri Harper vs Natasha Jonas, WBC and IBO World Super Featherweight Titles. Picture: Mark Robinson.

Terri Harper open to rematch with Natasha Jonas after gripping world title bout

DEFENDING CHAMPION: Terri Harper was putting her IBO and WBC super featherweight titles on the line for the first time. Picture: Mark Robinson

Terri Harper retains world titles with split decision draw against Natasha Jonas

Terri Harper (right) beats Eva Wahlstrom in the WBC & IBO Super-featherweight World Championship fight at the FlyDSA Arena, Sheffield. (Picture Richard Sellers/PA Wire)

Terri Harper and Natasha Jonas take top billing in Eddie Hearn’s back garden

Terri Harper celebrates victory over Eva Wahlstrom in the WBC & IBO Super-featherweight World Championship fight at the FlyDSA Arena, Sheffield. (PIcture: Richard Sellers/PA Wire)

Terri Harper to defend title by stoppage, says fellow Yorkshire world champion J...

Josh Warrington celebrates defeating Sofiane Takoutch in the International Boxing Federation World Feather Title at First Direct Arena, Leeds. PA Photo. Picture date: Saturday October 12, 2019. See PA story BOXING Leeds. Photo credit should read: Richard Sellers/PA Wire

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Anthony Joshua have agreed a deal in principle for two fights (Getty Images)

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Kell Brook celebrates victory over Mark DeLuca in the vacant WBO Intercontinental Super-welterweight title fight at the FlyDSA Arena, Sheffield, in February (Picture: Richard Sellers/PA Wire)

Kell Brook is scared of losing to me, taunts Liam Smith

JUST CHAMPION: Josh Warrington celebrates after beating Sofiane Takoucht at Leeds Arena last October. Picture: Steve Riding.

Leeds boxer Josh Warrington warming to TV-only match-ups

ON THE WORLD STAGE: Leeds boxer Hope Price, right, in action against Swedi Mohamed on the undercard of Anthony Joshua’s fight against Andy Ruiz Jr in December last year. Picture: Getty Images.

Olympics setback puts Leeds boxer Hope Price on path to professional glory

Champion: Terri Harper celebrates victory over Eva Wahlstrom. Picture: PA

Why Terri Harper is happy to fight on without a ringside crowd

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Warrington's next opponent Can Xu. PIC:PIC: STR/AFP via Getty Images.

Josh Warrington believes unification fight with Can Xu will be 'something specia...

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