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Callum Simpson is set for his next fight against Troy Williamson on December 20 at the First Direct Bank Arena in Leeds, England. The contest headlines the next Boxxer fight card, live on BBC. Simpson puts his European, British, and Commonwealth super middleweight titles on the line.
Undefeated Simpson (18-0, 13 KOs) makes his fourth ring appearance of the year and the first defense of his EBU belt. The 29-year-old claimed the vacant title in June, stopping Ivan Zucco in the 10th round. Prior to that, the native of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, TKO’d Elvis Ahorgah and Steed Woodall.
“Leeds is going to be bouncing with the Barnsley Army on December 20,” Callum Simpson said. “Troy’s a tough fighter, but this is my time and I’m ready to prove again why I’m one of the most exciting boxers in Britain right now. To headline live on the BBC is massive, and we’re putting Yorkshire boxing back on the map at the same time.”
Williamson (21-4-1, 15 KOs) of Darlington, County Durham, aims for his second win in a row. The 34-year-old rebounded from three straight defeats in September, stopping Mark Dickinson in the ninth round to claim the English strap. In his first fight of 2025, which was also his U.S. debut in April in Las Vegas, Williamson dropped a unanimous decision to Jahi Tucker.
“Callum’s had a great run, but he’s never faced anyone like me,” Troy Williamson said. “I’m gonna ruin his Christmas. I’ve been in big fights, I’ve been the champion, and I know what it takes. This is my opportunity to show that I’m number one and to take the belts home with me.”
“Callum Simpson vs Troy Williamson is exactly the kind of fight we want to deliver for a national BBC audience,” said promoter Ben Shalom. “It’s a massive 50/50 domestic title clash between two elite fighters at the top of their game. Leeds will be electric on December 20, and we’re excited to showcase these incredible athletes to a whole new generation of fans. There are more big announcements coming – watch this space.”
The bouts featured on the Simpson vs Williamson undercard are expected to be confirmed shortly.
