Dalton Smith is set to face Walid Ouizza in a highly anticipated 12-round bout on Saturday, January 25th, 2025, at Nottingham Arena in Nottingham. This fight will be contested in the Super Lightweight division, with a weight limit of 140 pounds (10 stone or 63.5 kg).
Fighter Profiles
- Dalton Smith: Steps into the ring with an undefeated record of 16 wins, zero losses, and no draws, with 12 of those wins by knockout. Smith boasts a 75% knockout rate.
- Walid Ouizza: Enters with a record of 19 wins, 2 losses, and no draws, with 8 of those wins by knockout, giving him a 42% knockout rate.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: Smith is 27 years old, six years younger than Ouizza.
- Stance: Both fighters use an orthodox stance.
- Experience: Smith is the least experienced professional fighter, with 5 fewer fights and 17 fewer professional rounds compared to Ouizza. Smith made his debut in 2019, while Ouizza debuted in 2016.
- Total Rounds: Smith has fought a total of 98 rounds, while Ouizza has fought 115.
Rankings
- Dalton Smith: Ranked number 2 by the WBC, 12 by the WBO, and 13 by the IBF at super lightweight.
Recent Activity
- Dalton Smith: Undefeated and has stopped 3 of his last 5 opponents. His last fight was a knockout victory over Jose Zepeda on March 23, 2024, in Sheffield.
- Walid Ouizza: Experienced with a solid record but faces a significant challenge in Smith’s knockout power.
Matchup Insights
- Smith’s Path to Victory: Smith will leverage his knockout power and youth, aiming to dominate Ouizza with precise and powerful punches.
- Ouizza’s Path to Victory: Ouizza needs to use his experience and tactical acumen to withstand Smith’s aggression and find openings to counter.
Dalton Smith – 1700
Walid Ouizza + 950
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, January 24, 2025
