Subriel Matías vs Dalton Smith Super Lightweight Boxing Predictions

Subriel Matías vs. Dalton Smith will be the fight that breaks boxing’s momentum. The fights we have been witnessing are not just fights that end the way we expected. This Subriel Matías vs Dalton Smith is going to be something even more. Expect a pace unlike any other fight. We don’t know what is yet to come; just make sure you don’t miss out on the upcoming bout updates at Betting Premier, which will mark a milestone in the boxing world. We know that the lightweight division has some of the strongest and yet most intelligent fighters. The competition in the Super Lightweight is just far higher.

Any fighter who stands out in this division has to be absolutely skilled. Someone with talent can’t stand out in this division; a strong, hardworking, iron-minded fighter like Subriel Matías is the one who shines. There is something way better in this fight. The fighters and their past records are perfect or close to it. This surely has the potential to shake the entire boxing fan base. Every super lightweight fighter is going to witness the real competition this Saturday. Follow us to know more about the Super Lightweight division in boxing.

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Subriel Matías’ Personal Life Beyond Boxing

Subriel Matías’s personal life has been notably difficult. He was born and raised in a poor community in Maternillo, Puerto Rico. He didn’t have a normal, comfortable life; he was raised and supported mostly by his mother and grandmother. He is also a lot more interested in motorcycling. He had a hard life and was also involved in criminal activities. He started to get more into criminal activity and got a gunshot wound in 2012.

Those criminal activities have landed him in prison for 19 months. Then he was married to Yachari Benabe. Then, after he was released from prison, he realised and turned his life away from criminal activities, focusing more on boxing. He started to train and got better. He states that boxing training made him humbler and taught him a lot.

Despite a troubled past with criminal activity, he somehow managed to fight amateur bouts and eventually get into professional fights. The first professional bout and his early-round knockouts made him famous and earned him the recognition he deserved. He earned the nickname “El Orgullo de Maternillo,” which means “The Pride of Maternillo. Want more boxing updates quickly? Follow us.

Dalton Smith’s Personal Life Beyond Boxing

Dalton Smith was raised by his father; the only reason his life turned towards boxing is that his father was also a coach. His father trained him from a young age and helped him improve his boxing skills with Dalton Smith. As an amateur, he began drawing inspiration from local boxing stars. He fought and trained all for the sake of providing for his family and giving it financial stability.

He also mentioned that his boxing career made him different, and he does not know his true self. His career and boxing discipline are too high; he started prioritising training and tournaments over himself. When he was young, he stepped into the gym and started training as hard as he could. He also had a successful amateur career, winning multiple local tournaments and regional titles, and he had been recognised by many.

The notable turning point of his amateur career was winning a silver medal at the 2014 European Youth Championships and a bronze medal at the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games. Then he started getting professional bouts and began participating in them, where his performance was noticed by fans, too.

Event Fight Details:

Main Fight card- Subriel Matías vs Dalton Smith

Date- 10th January 2026 (Saturday)

Time– 8:00 p.m. EST | 05:00 p.m. PT | 06:30 a.m. IST (Next Day)

Venue- Brooklyn, New York

Where to Watch Subriel Matías vs Dalton Smith

The upcoming Subriel Matías vs Dalton Smith will be streamed live on PPV.com. Fans worldwide can access the live stream through it.

In the United States & Puerto Rico, some cable and local channels offer live coverage, including DIRECTV, Comcast, Charter, Cox, and Verizon.

Other regions, including Mexico, will also be able to watch the live coverage of Subriel Matías vs Dalton Smith on Disney+.

DAZN also streams the Subriel Matías vs Dalton Smith fight in specific counties.

Subriel Matías vs Dalton Smith Fight Card

Subriel Matías vs. Dalton Smith, (super lightweight)

Jeyvier Cintron vs. Jonathan Rodriguez (bantamweight)

Alfredo Santiago vs. Hendri Cedeno (super lightweight)

Nestor Bravo vs. Pedro Campa (super lightweight)

Emmanuel Rodriguez vs. Fernando Diaz (bantamweight)

Keith Colon vs. Alberto Guevara (featherweight)

Arjan Iseni vs. Mario Bedolla Orozco (light heavyweight)

Subriel Matías- Stats and Bio

Nationality- Puerto Rican

Age- 33

Height- 5’ 9”

Reach- 71”

Total Fights- 25

Record- 23-0 (22 Knockouts)

Dalton Smith- Stats and Bio

Nationality- British

Age- 28

Height- 5’ 9 ½.”

Reach- 69.5”

Total Fights- 18

Record- 18-0 (13 Knockouts)

Subriel Matías’ Being Amateur and Transition to Pro

Subriel Matías had a tough amateur career, and being in a poor community in Puerto Rico significantly affected his career. He started boxing at 16 and had very few official amateur fights before turning professional. But all his amateur bouts show grit, and his resilience was unmatched. Then his amateur career laid the foundation for his successful professional career. His first professional bout was against Juan Rojas.

The fight ended early, and Subriel Matías landed multiple perfectly timed shots, leading to a TKO in the early rounds. Then came other professional fights, including Subriel Matías facing Ramón Meléndeza, Luis Rodríguez, Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela, and, in the last bout, Alberto Puello. He was the one who never got knocked out in his entire career. He lost two fights, both by decision. This shows his resilience even in professional boxing bouts.

Dalton Smith’s Being Amateur and Transition to Pro

As an amateur, he won multiple titles, both at junior and senior levels. He won the 2018 ABA Championships at light-welterweight. At the international level, he won a silver medal at the 2014 European Youth Championships and a bronze medal at the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games, both in the lightweight division. After years of struggling in amateur space and multiple injuries, he finally signed up for a professional bout. His first professional fight was against Luka Leskovic.

The fight went the full four rounds, then ended with a points decision in favour of Dalton Smith. This first fight was stable and did not grab attention by knocking his opponent out. His first professional bout portrayed him as a calm yet high-ring IQ fighter. Then he began facing other highly competitive fighters, including Lee Appleyard, Sam O’Maison, Walid Ouizza, and others.

Last Official Professional Bout Performance Of Both Fighters.

Subriel Matías fought Alberto Puello, and Subriel Matías won the fight through majority decision. But the fight was intense, and Subriel Matías controlled it throughout the early rounds. He started to take over the centre and pushed Alberto Puello to the ring. Alberto Puello started fighting and throwing punches, but Subriel Matías blocked and guarded himself perfectly, leaving no room for Alberto Puello to come forward. This fight finally ended without a TKO or a KO. On the other hand, Dalton Smith fought Mathieu Germain; the fight lasted a solid 12 rounds. Both fighters kept their range advantage.

Mathieu Germain is running on the canvas, trying to find a gap to land a huge hand. Meanwhile, Dalton Smith’s attack was sharp, yet his opponent managed to escape some of the shots. By round 2, a huge left hand to the right put Mathieu Germain on the ground. By round 12, both seem to be full of energy, and a solid upper cut to the body wore Mathieu Germain down on the ground. The fight ended in favour of Dalton Smith by unanimous decision.

Predictions

Predictions for this Subriel Matías vs Dalton Smith fight depend on the major factors that favour Subriel Matías. Dalton Smith hasn’t lost a single fight in his professional career. On the other hand, Subriel Matías lost two fights in his career, all by decision only. Subriel Matías’s knockout rate is far higher than Dalton Smith’s. Also, Subriel Matías has a greater reach advantage that he could use to keep the range and maintain the momentum. Even though Dalton Smith is young and undefeated, Subriel Matías is more experienced, and his style is unmatched.

His footwork and head movement are tactical. He could leave his guard open and still manage to dodge his opponent’s punch just like he did against Alberto Puello. Expect Subriel Matías to take control of the centre of the ring; Dalton Smith will try to break the guard and look for gaps to land a KO. But Subriel Matías’s ring IQ and head movements will help forever. Subriel Matías will win the upcoming super lightweight boxing bout against Dalton Smith.

The Pick: Subriel Matías via TKO/KO