Fresh off his WBC super-lightweight title win, Dalton Smith is already eyeing bigger game. He wants a unification bout against the winner of the upcoming Shakur Stevenson vs. Teofimo Lopez fight. Smith knocked out Subriel Matias in Brooklyn, extending his unbeaten record to 19-0, and now sees a path to further glory.

Smith plans to scout both fighters in New York on January 31. He favors Stevenson to win on points but insists he'll fight either man to achieve his next goal. This ambition sidelines talk of a domestic clash with Adam Azim for now. Smith believes Azim must first prove himself at world level to merit that matchup.

The British champion has earned this opportunity after a decisive victory. A unification fight would be the next logical step in his career, following a proven path for British fighters seeking global recognition. All eyes now turn to the Stevenson-Lopez outcome, which will dictate Smith's immediate future in the sport.