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Sheffield's Rising Star Dalton Smith

Dalton Smith, Sheffields quiet boxing star, faces a tough test against WBC champ Subriel Matias this Saturday. With an undefeated record and sharp skills, Smith aims to silence critics and become the citys next world title hopeful, following in the footsteps of legendary Sheffield fighters who defied odds and brought titles home. Checkout Solipillow.com

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