Honestly, if you thought the 140-pound division was predictable, this weekend just slapped that notion right out of the ring. We’re sitting here on January 14, 2026, and the landscape of British and global boxing looks nothing like it did ten days ago.
Dalton Smith didn't just win a belt. He absolutely dismantled the aura of a "monster."
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Let's talk about what went down in Brooklyn. Dalton Smith is the new WBC Super Lightweight champion. That sentence still feels wild to type. He was the underdog against Subriel Matias, a man who essentially makes a living out of breaking people's spirits. But Smith? He didn't care about the script.
The stoppage came in the fifth round. A perfectly timed right hook sent Matias down, and while the Puerto Rican tried to find his legs, the referee had seen enough. It was a TKO that sent shockwaves from the Barclays Center all the way back to Sheffield. Smith is now 19-0, and suddenly, the fights we wanted to see—the Jack Catteralls and Teofimo Lopezs of the world—have a new gatekeeper who doesn't just hold the keys; he owns the front door.
Matias was 23-2 going into this. Almost every one of his wins came by knockout. People were calling him the most avoided man in boxing. Smith just proved that "avoided" usually just means "nobody has figured out the timing yet."
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Heavyweight Chaos and the "Return of the Mac"
While Smith was taking over New York, the heavyweights were busy making a mess of the retirement rumors.
Tyson Fury is officially back. Sort of.
He’s been posting from Thailand, looking leaner than he has in years. After those back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk, everyone thought the "Gypsy King" was cooked. But the word today is that he's eyeing an April return. There's talk of a fight against Brandon Moore, the USBA champion. It's not the AJ super-fight everyone wants, but it’s the tune-up he clearly needs if he wants to sniff a belt again by December.
Meanwhile, Agit Kabayel just kept his momentum rolling. He stopped Damian Knyba in three rounds over in Germany to keep his WBC interim title. It wasn't without drama, though. The stoppage felt a bit early to some, and the referee, Mark Lyson, is getting some serious heat on social media today for it.
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The Masterclass in Riyadh: Inoue Still Rules
We have to mention Naoya Inoue. The "Monster" is still the undisputed king at 122. His latest result against Alan Picasso was a pure boxing clinic.
- 119-109
- 120-108
- 117-111
Those were the scorecards. Total dominance. Picasso is a tough kid, but Inoue is playing chess while everyone else is playing checkers. The big news coming out of that camp today? The Junto Nakatani fight is basically a "when," not an "if," for the first half of 2026. Nakatani struggled a bit more than expected against Sebastian Hernandez on the same card, but he got the win. If you're a fan of technical masterpieces, that's the fight to circle on your calendar.
Why Canelo and Crawford are Making Fans Wait
If you were hoping for a May blockbuster from Canelo Alvarez, I’ve got bad news. Eddy Reynoso confirmed today that Saul is skipping his usual Cinco de Mayo date. He’s still recovering from that left elbow surgery.
The goal? A September rematch with Terence Crawford.
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But there’s a massive catch. Crawford apparently wants $100 million to step back into the ring after his "retirement" announcement. It's the typical boxing dance where the fans lose out while the promoters argue over percentages. Hamzah Sheeraz is the name everyone is whispering about at 168 pounds now. He's the "boogeyman" that Canelo might have to face if the Crawford deal falls through, especially since the WBO is already ordering purse bids for the titles Crawford left behind.
What’s Next for the Major Divisions?
The next few weeks are going to be fast and loud. We have Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson on January 31 at Madison Square Garden. That is a legacy-defining fight for both guys.
Moses Itauma was supposed to be the January highlight, but a training camp injury pushed his fight with Jermaine Franklin back to March 28. It sucks for the fans, but in the heavyweight game, you don't fight at 80% if you value your chin.
Keep an eye on the IBF purse bid for Frank Sanchez and Richard Torrez Jr. on January 22. The winner of that becomes the mandatory for Usyk. It’s a huge opportunity for Torrez to prove he’s more than just an Olympic silver medalist with a nice highlight reel.
Actionable Next Steps:
Keep your eyes on the DAZN and Matchroom schedules for the end of January. If you're betting on the Lopez-Stevenson fight, watch the weigh-ins closely; Teofimo has looked a bit drained in recent social media clips. Also, verify your local listings for the Tszyu vs. Zerafa fight on January 16—it's a massive domestic clash in Australia that will impact the world rankings at 154.