Simpson to defend British title in honor of his late sister

10/01/2025

Simpson to defend British title in honor of his late sister

On Saturday, super middleweight Callum Simpson (15-0) kicks off the British boxing year with a domestic title defense against Steed Woodall (19-2-1). Once again fighting near his home, Simpson will be looking to get 2025 off to a strong start. According to Sky Sports reporting,  It will be the champion's first fight since the tragic death of his nineteen year-old sister, Lily-Rae Simpson. She perished in an accident. Woodall will be arriving into this contest high on confidence after stopping Lerrone Richards in June. The fight will take place at the Park Community Arena in Sheffield, England. Sky Sports will broadcast the fight in the UK, while U.S. fight fans can stream the clash on Peacock. Here is the full line-up of bouts:

Callum Simpson vs. Steed Woodall; For Simpson's British and Commonwealth super middleweight titles;
 
Caroline Dubois vs. Jessica Camara; For Dubois' WBC women's lightweight title;
 
Billy Deniz vs. Mickey Ellison; light heavyweights;
 
Sam Hickey vs. Lewis Howells; middleweights;
 
Mauro Silva vs. Emmanuel Zion; middleweights;
 
Ellis Price vs. Liam Fitzmaurice; lightweights; and
 
Scott Forrest vs. Deevorn Miller; cruiserweights.