Callum Simpson

Callum Simpson believes Ben Whittaker found 'an easy way out'

British super middleweight champion, Callum Simpson, believes that Ben Whittaker found ‘an easy way out’ of his light heavyweight fight with Liam Cameron in Riyadh on Saturday.

Olympic success is no longer the be-all and end-all for British boxers turning pro

At recent editions of the Olympic Games, medallists from Team GB have stepped down from the podium to find professional promoters waiting with open cheque books. Things will be different this year and that will be as much down to the current state of...

Mark Jeffers patiently waiting for the opportunity to prove himself

Mark Jeffers was at Oakwell on Saturday night to see local hero Callum Simpson win the British and Commonwealth titles by outpointing Zak Chelli.  As 7,000 fans lost their minds around him, English champion Jeffers sat quietly watching events unfo...

Winning the Lonsdale Belt outright is next on the list for Callum Simpson

Rumors about Callum Simpson’s talent have done the rounds for years but on the biggest night of his life, the 27-year-old held himself together and comprehensively outpointed the best opponent he has ever faced.

Callum Simpson dethrones Zak Chelli to win super-middleweight titles

Callum Simpson is the new British and Commonwealth super-middleweight champion

Weigh-in results from Oakwell Stadium as Chelli and Simpson hit the scales

Zak Chelli and Callum Simpson make weight weight ahead of their British and Commonwealth title showdown.

Zak Chelli refuses to be a walk-on part for his own title defense

As Callum Simpson autographed gloves, posed for photographs and picked out friendly faces in the crowd, Zak Chelli sauntered though Barnsley’s Glass Works shopping center and up to Thursday’s outdoor public workout almost unnoticed.

Callum Simpson looking to carry on strong U.K. tradition at 168lbs

Callum Simpson is a massive fan of Barnsley Football Club and the team’s Oakwell stadium has given him some memorable moments over the years.  The unbeaten super middleweight is intent on creating one of his own when he faces British and Commonwea...

Callum Simpson ready to keep cool head fighting in front of 7,000 fans

For most fighters, headlining their favorite team’s football stadium is the culmination of a lifelong dream and years of hard work both inside and outside of the ring

Callum Simpson driving groundswell of support for fight with Zak Chelli

Callum Simpson will be the focus of the type of event that established, top-level operators spend years building towards when he faces British and Commonwealth super middleweight champion Zak Chelli on Aug. 3 at Oakwell in Barnsley, England.

Callum Simpson Lands Homes Advantage Over Zak Chelli

Barnsley’s Callum Simpson hasn’t only secured home advantage for his challenge for Zak Chelli’s British and Commonwealth super middleweight titles, the unbeaten 27 year old will get the chance to win the famous old belts at the home of his favorite f...

Joshua Buatsi-Anthony Yarde Ordered by British Board of Control

The British Boxing Board of Control’s decision to order a British light heavyweight title fight between champion Joshua Buatsi and Anthony Yarde was the headline news of a busy championship circular.

Zak Chelli to Defend Belts Against Callum Simpson Aug. 3 in Barnsley

Zak Chelli will defend his British and Commonwealth super middleweight titles against unbeaten mandatory challenger Callum Simpson on Aug. 3 at Oakwell Stadium in Barnsley, England.

Callum Simpson Expects British Title Confirmation Post-Fight On Sunday

Callum Simpson Expects British Title Confirmation Post-Fight On Sunday

Simpson Training Sights On Whittaker In Echoes Of Eubank-Benn

Callum Simpson wants to fight Ben Whittaker in an occasion that could echo James Degale-George Groves and Nigel Benn-Chris Eubank