Callum Simpson Averages Loss, Retains Crown
Callum Simpson secured his second reign as British and Commonwealth super-middleweight champion by avenging a career-losing defeat to Troy Williamson in a high-stakes rematch. The bout, held at Leeds Forum on Thursday night, resulted in a unanimous decision, with judges scoring in favor of the English boxer 116-112, 117-112 and 115-113.
The match was not without its drama: both fighters delivered powerful blows. Simpson rocked Williamson early in the third round with a heavy right hand. However, the Welsh fighter, who enters the arena seeking redemption with a record of 22 wins, five losses, and one draw, hung on tenaciously until the final bell.
In his post-fight comments, Callum Simpson expressed relief: