Callum Simpson v Troy Williamson on BBC!

Callum Simpson will defend his European, British & Commonwealth super-middleweight titles against Troy Williamson in Leeds on 20 December.

The event at the First Direct Arena will feature Barnsley's Simpson making the first defence of his European crown since beating Ivan Zucco in June.

The 29-year-old is unbeaten in the first 18 fights of his career, but faces the English super-middleweight champion in Darlington's Williamson, who has won 21 of his 26 pro bouts.

The event marks the next chapter of the BBC's broadcast deal with Boxxer and will be shown live on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer.

"Leeds is going to be bouncing with the Barnsley Army," said Simpson.

"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 last fought in September, beating Mark Dickinson, but has won only two of his last six fights - the 34-year-old's other victory in that run coming against Ramiro Blanco in 2023.

"Callum's had a great run but he's never faced anyone like me. I'm gonna ruin his Christmas," said Williamson.

"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."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/a...s/c3vnenvq1dko

not a bad fight

This is on BBC 3, Whale v Eales.

The atmosphere looks electric and this main event may turn into a classic.

Callum smothering his own good work trying too hard to please the home crowd of his.

This is turning scrappy and untidy now.

Simpson landing some good punches now in 7th from long range.

Troy stops Callum in the 10th round. Dropped 4 times in the round. Big upset.

back to back upset wins for troy. he looks good at super middle, i think he was drained at the lighter weights

they really tried to give callum every chance to win, i think he was ahead on all cards at the time of the stoppage & it should have been stopped before or around the second knockdown

Yes it was an upset against the house fighter who the promoter wanted to push on the new terrestrial channel.

Glad for Troy, and a rematch would be good although Simpson may have to go up another weight to be more competitive.

it may have been an upset according to the oods but the righting might have been on the wall, we saw callum dropped twice in his previous fight, also caoimhin agyarko who defeated troy at 154, said troy was a totally different fighter when he sparred him at 168