Battle strains are being drawn as Zak Chelli goes deep into enemy territory to defend his British and Commonwealth Tremendous Middleweight Titles in opposition to his unbeaten necessary challenger Callum Simpson on Saturday, August third at Oakwell Stadium in Barnsley, offered by BOXXER stay on Sky Sports activities within the UK and Eire and Peacock within the USA.
26-year-old Londoner Chelli (15-2-1, 7 KOs) might be making the primary defence of the British and Commonwealth Titles he claimed with a unanimous factors win over Jack Cullen on the M&S Financial institution Area in Liverpool in January.
Having earned the crown as the most effective in Britain, the Fulham fighter might be seeking to solidify his place on the high of a extremely aggressive home division when he makes the lengthy journey north to South Yorkshire the place he’ll tackle Barnsley bruiser Simpson (14-0, 10 KOs) within the challenger’s hometown.
Undefeated within the skilled ranks, 27-year-old Simpson has earned his shot at Chelli’s belts with a collection of spectacular performances, most lately scoring a fourth-round knockout win over Tanzania’s Dulla Mbabe at The O2 Area in Could to stay on track for his necessary problem.
Simpson is predicting one other knockout efficiency when he challenges for British and Commonwealth glory in entrance of his followers at Oakwell Stadium, the house of his beloved Barnsley F.C.
Zak Chelli stated: “Successful the British and Commonwealth Titles was the end result of years of laborious work and sacrifice. That is just the start for me. Simpson is just too scared to problem me for my titles in London so I’ll present him what an actual fighter is and combat him on his residence turf. On August third, my hand might be raised and the belts will stay spherical my waist.”
Callum Simpson stated: “It’s a dream come true to combat in entrance of my residence followers in Barnsley. I’m going to win the British and Commonwealth Titles in model. Anticipate a knockout. That is the combat I’ve been asking for. It’s an opportunity to show myself and make my hometown proud. I want everybody in Barnsley and past to get behind me and actually make Oakwell a fortress.”
BOXXER founder and CEO Ben Shalom stated: “We’re delighted to be working with Barnsley F.C to carry an unmissable night time of championship boxing to Oakwell Stadium on Saturday, August third with British and Commonwealth Champion Zak Chelli defending his belts in opposition to native star Callum Simpson. From successful the Final BOXXER match to claiming spectacular wins over Germaine Brown, Anthony Sims Jr and Jack Cullen, Zak Chelli has confirmed himself as a high operator and might be coming to Barnsley stuffed with confidence. Callum Simpson is the most recent star to emerge from Yorkshire, which has a wealthy historical past of manufacturing boxing champions. He could have the backing of the Barnsley devoted as he fights at his residence stadium. Anticipate fireworks as the 2 fighters go toe-to-toe at Oakwell.”
Barnsley F.C. Chief Government Jon Flatman stated: “Barnsley FC are proud to host Callum Simpson and fulfil his lifelong ambition to combat at Oakwell. The stadium has to all the time be on the centre of what the group desires and wishes; We all know the folks on this city wish to see Callum declare the British title at this iconic venue. We imagine the ticket costs signify good worth for cash for 8 hours leisure and we’re excited to see the folks of Barnsley prove in power. I’d wish to take this chance to thank the council, the protection authorities and our board for his or her assist all through the method of constructing this combat a risk. Callum has the total assist of the membership behind him and we all know this combat will put the city, the membership and the folks of Barnsley firmly on the map. We’re a spot of prospects and we wish everybody to have the chance to fulfil their desires.”
Battle Traces: Chelli vs Simpson will kick-off the 2024/25 season for Barnsley F.C. with native star Simpson difficult Londoner Chelli for his British and Commonwealth Titles at Oakwell Stadium on Saturday, August third, one week earlier than the brand new season begins.
