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Who is Sam Maxwell? Background, record, championships, biggest wins of Dalton Smith's next opponent
After suffering the first defeat of his professional career against Alejandro Meneses in April 2022, Sam Maxwell bounced back against Shaun Cooper and is now looking to cause a shock in Sheffield.
On Saturday night Maxwell faces heavy favourite Dalton Smith for the British and Commonwealth super lightweight title.
When Maxwell steps into the ring, it's set to be a hostile atmosphere in front of what will be a very pro-Smith crowd at the Utilita Arena.
DAZN takes a look at Maxwell's career below.
What is Sam Maxwell's professional record?
Sam Maxwell boasts a 17-1 professional record with 11 of those wins coming by way of knockout.
Championships
Sam Maxwell fought for the vacant IBO super-lightweight title when he faced Alejandro Meneses in April 2022.
However, Maxwell was twice knocked down as the fight was stopped in the ninth round for the first loss of his professional career.
Biggest wins
Maxwell's biggest career win to date came against Akeem Ennis Brown in August 2021.
Maxwell won by unanimous decision, to win the Commonwealth and British light-welterweight titles.
When is Smith vs. Maxwell? Date, start time
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Date : Saturday, July 1
Time : 7 p.m. BST / 2 p.m. ET
Main event ringwalks (approx): 10 p.m. BST / 5 p.m. ET
The main card is set to get underway at 7 p.m. BST / 2 p.m. ET with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 10 p.m. BST / 5 p.m. ET. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
Can I watch Smith vs. Maxwell on DAZN?
The card will stream live on DAZN in over 200 countries across the globe. You can sign up for a subscription here .
However if you are in Argentina, Chile and Colombia you must download the DAZN app from the Apple App Store or Android Google Play store and then sign up from there, rather than via web browser.
What devices are supported on DAZN?
DAZN is available on web browsers at DAZN.com (except Argentina, Chile and Colombia) and also has apps available for all of the following TV and streaming devices:
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Where is Smith vs. Maxwell?
The fight will take place at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield in the UK.
Dalton Smith record and bio
- Nationality: English
- Date of birth: February 8, 1997
- Height: 5' 9.5"
- Reach: 69"
- Total fights: 14
- Record: 14-0 (10 KOs)
Sam Maxwell record and bio
- Nationality: English
- Date of birth: October 17, 1988
- Height: 5' 11"
- Reach: 72"
- Total fights: 18
- Record: 17-1 (11 KOs)
Smith vs. Maxwell fight card
- Dalton Smith vs. Sam Maxwell; For Smith's British and Maxwell's Commonwealth super lightweight titles
- Pat McCormack vs. Tony Dixon; Light middleweight
- Junaid Boston vs. Ryan Amos; Light middleweight
- Hopey Price vs. James Beech Jr; Featherweight
- Lewis Sylvester vs. Adam Cope; Lightweight
- Beatriz Ferreria vs. Karia Ramos Zamora; Women's super featherweight
- Nico Leivars vs. Alberto Motos; Super bantamweight
- Cory O'Regan vs. Jordan Ellison; Lightweight
