Dalton Smith says he and Adam Azim will be the stars of the future moving British boxing forward | Boxing News

Dalton Smith intends to establish himself as one of the top fighters in the British arena.

With Kell Brook nearing the end of his career, Smith, the British ultralightweight champion, is hoping to take on a boxing role in his home city of Sheffield.

“My time will come when I have to pass the torch, we just keep the cycle going. Obviously I admire Kell and what he’s achieved. That’s what I want to do, I want to bring. those big nights to Sheffield,” said Smith Sports sky.

“Sold out 5,000 at Sheffield Arena [in his last fight]I just want to keep building on that.

“More games, winning big titles and I want a big title at Hillsborough Stadium for the world title. We’ll keep working hard and see where it takes us. “

Smith will next defend his first British title against Kaisee Benjamin of Birmingham at the AO Arena in Manchester on Saturday, live on Sports sky.

Smith hopes to eventually challenge for world titles. But if he gets through with the match against Benjamin, he will need just two more British championship wins to win the Lonsdale belt in no time.

Smith explained: “I always say I want to get to the end of my career and get the British title.

“Things change all the time. The matches happen, the rankings change, obviously I’m at the level of England at the moment. I can go international, I can go broadcast. system.

“We always said I wanted to follow the traditional path because that’s what I’ve seen boxers do when I was young and about to pass.”

Smith thinks Liverpool’s Sam Maxwell will make for a compelling English title fight, one that will help the winner pursue bigger titles.

“It was a fight we were looking for. It didn’t happen,” Smith said. “I got the job done on the 12th, and they could be fights. They’re good domestic games of the 12th,” Smith said. Older brother”.

“Kaisee Benjamin is the next target in line. I always say one game at a time, then whoever gets in my way wants to go, that’s who I want to challenge.”

Another interesting British boxer set to light up the ultralight scene is Adam Azim. Smith and Azim haven’t fought yet, but they did spend time together in camp while preparing for Luke Campbell’s fight with Ryan Garcia.

“We’re not competitors, we’re just about the same weight,” Azim said of Smith. “He’s a lovely guy. Me and him get along really well.”

Azim tipped Smith to win the fight with Benjamin on Saturday. “He’s definitely going to win, definitely by knockout at the end of the week. I think he’ll skip him,” Azim said. He is young and ambitious and will soon be in action when he beats Rylan Charlton on November 27.

If the two continue to progress, eventually boxing may become unavoidable. “People are talking about a war,” Azim said. “I have to focus on my fight.

“If that fight goes well then it’s a good fight. But I’m fighting Rylan Charlton and that’s the main thing.”

Smith certainly expects Azim to continue to rise. “Adam is starting to make small strides and it’s clear he’s getting promoted very well with Sky and people are paying attention to him,” Smith said.

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“I’m a fan and I’m looking forward to seeing how he improves as he starts to go through the levels.

“I hope he continues to do well. They are potential dance partners for the British superfights. There is no bad blood between me and Adam. I want him to keep doing well. I will continue. keep up the good work. That’s what you want,” he continued. “You build them fighting.

Smith concluded: “We will be the next crop. “We are the future of British boxing.”

Watch Dalton Smith vs Kaisee Benjamin live on Sky Sports Arena from 7pm this Saturday.