Dalton Smith to Receive Historic WBC Legacy Belt Honoring Ricky Hatton
Dalton Smith is set to become the inaugural recipient of the WBC Legacy belt, created in tribute to British boxing icon Ricky Hatton, who passed away in September.
Dalton Smith will receive the first-ever WBC Legacy belt named in honor of Ricky Hatton, following his victory over Subriel Matias for the WBC super-lightweight title in January. This recognition places Smith among the elite British fighters in the 140lb division, a category once dominated by Hatton himself.
Hatton, known as ‘The Hitman’, was a unified world champion who captivated audiences with his thrilling fights against legends like Kostya Tszyu and Jose Luis Castillo. His legacy continues to inspire, and Smith expressed his admiration, stating, “Growing up, Ricky Hatton was my hero... to be recognized in his name is something I’m incredibly proud of.”
The WBC Legacy belt will be presented to Smith during the Evening4Ricky event at Manchester’s AO Arena on June 7th, a gathering that will celebrate Hatton’s impact on boxing and feature notable figures from both the sport and entertainment industries.
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