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Dalton Smith Knocks Out Subriel Matias for WBC Gold

Smith ended Matias’ reign with a fifth-round knockout at Barclays Center, capturing the WBC junior welterweight title. Smith boxed sharply, bloodied Matias’ nose and controlled range. After trading late in round four, Smith dropped Matias with a right hand and follow-up. Referee Ricky Gonzalez stopped it at 2:24, handing Matias his first title-defense loss of his career there.