Callum Simpson’s Homecoming Announced Against Ivan Zucco
Callum Simpson will return to the ring on June 7, fighting Ivan Zucco for the European Super Middleweight Title.
Simpson will return to the Oakwell Stadium in Barnsley for another homecoming, just as he did when he faced Zak Chelli. He beat Chelli via a unanimous decision in a British and Commonwealth title bout. He followed up that win by knocking out Steed Woodall in a defense of his title. Simpson enters this bout with a knockout against Elvis Ahorgah, which took his record to 17-0. However, Zucco is no pushover. The 29-year-old is a knockout artist with a 21-0 record, which includes 18 KOs. Callum is targeting the biggest names in the super middleweight division. That is why it is vital that he comes out victorious.
Reaction
“This is the biggest fight of my career, and I’m expecting my toughest test to date. Last summer, I won the British and Commonwealth titles in front of my home crowd, and now we’re coming back, bigger and better, fighting for the European title against an undefeated fighter in Ivan Zucco. This isn’t just another fight, it’s a massive European night, and I’m coming to put on a statement performance.
“I need Oakwell to be a fortress on June 7 and make sure that European title stays right here in Barnsley. The support from Barnsley means everything to me. This town has backed me from day one, and to be fighting at Oakwell again, in front of my people, is something special. Last time we sold it out in two days, this time we’re going even bigger. It’s going to be a night to remember and I couldn’t be prouder to represent Barnsley on the big stage,” Callum Simpson
Further Reaction
“I am really honoured to fight for such a prestigious title in such a big event. Facing a high-quality opponent like Callum Simpson is an opportunity that excites me a lot. It will be a tough battle, but I am ready to give my all for victory. Winning the European title would be a dream come true. This title means a lot to me, not only on a personal level, but also to my family and everyone who has always believed in me. It will be an honour to bring the title back to Italy and the culmination of a journey that I have undertaken with passion and sacrifice,” Ivan Zucco
“We are excited to bring a massive night of European boxing to Oakwell Stadium headlined by local hero Callum Simpson. The atmosphere last summer was something special but this is going to be even bigger with Callum Simpson in his toughest test yet facing the undefeated Italian, Ivan Zucco, for the European Super Middleweight crown. I know the fans from Barnsley and Yorkshire get behind their own and Callum will be counting on this incredible home support to give him the edge in this epic battle between two unbeaten fighters,” Ben Shallom
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