Callum Simpson (boxer)

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Callum Simpson
Born1996
Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England.
Statistics
Weight(s) Super middleweight
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Reach75 in (191 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights16
Wins16
Wins by KO11
Losses0

Callum Simpson (born 1996) is a British professional boxer. He has held the British and Commonwealth super middleweight titles since August 2024.

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Early life

Callum Simpson was born 1996 in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. He attended Holgate primary school and Horizon High School, Barnsley. [1]

Before pursuing a career in boxing, Simpson was a keen footballer, playing for Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League Premier Division side, Dodworth Miner's Welfare F.C. where his Dad was manager.

He left at the age of eight before taking up boxing in Bolton upon Dearne, Barnsley, later moving to train at Barnsley Star Boxing Club under Trevor Schofield. [2]

He had 53 amateur fights, winning 38 before turning professional in 2019. [3]

Professional career

Simpson made his professional debut in 2019 against seasoned journeyman Elvis Dube at Doncaster Racecourse, winning a points decision. [4]

In October of the same year, Simpson faced and beat Kiril Psonko. A month later, he beat Richard Harrison via TKO at the Metrodome, Barnsley. [5]

Simpson had two fights in 2021, the first in October against Lewis van Poetsch. The second in December versus Antony Woolery, winning both via TKO. [5] The latter in 50 seconds.

In 2022, Simpson was scheduled to fight Michael Osmanu Osunla. However, when the bout began, it was visibly noted that the opponent shared no resemblance to Osunla. Simpson continued to win the fight via KO. But an investigation was opened to uncover the identity of the imposter fighter. [6] It is currently unknown who Simpson faced.

Later that year, Simpson had four subsequent fights. Winning all by TKO against Michal Gazdik, Michal Loniewski, Farouk Daku, and won his first title by defeating Ben Ridings to win the Central Area super middleweight title.

In February 2023, Simpson signed an exclusive promotional agreement with Boxxer. [7] Simpson made his Boxxer debut in March 2023 against Celso Neves,winning via TKO. In July, Simpson beat Boris Crighton via unanimous decision. The third fight of the year came against Jose de Jesus Macias, with Simpson winning via unanimous decision after scoring a knockdown in the eighth round. [5]

In 2024, on the undercard of Fabio Wardley vs. Frazer Clarke at the O2 Arena in London, Simpson defended his title once again vs. Dulla Mbabe, winning via knockout in round four. [8]

Simpson won the British and Commonwealth super middleweight titles against champion Zak Chelli on 3 August in Barnsley at Simpson's childhood football club Barnsley F.C.'s stadium Oakwell. The fight, billed as Battle Lines was won by Simpson via unanimous decision [9]

He made a successful first defense of his titles by stopping Steed Woodall in round two of their bout at Park Community Arena in Sheffield on 11 January 2025. [10] [11]

Personal life

Simpson has one older brother, Bradley, a professional model, [12] and one older sister. His younger sister, Lily-Rae Simpson tragically passed away at nineteen in a road accident, August 2024 while abroad in Greece [13] .

Simpson now trains at Dicky's Gym in Batley, the former gym of IBF featherweight champion Josh Warrington. [14]

He is a lifelong fan of Barnsley F.C. [15] and is notably proud of his Yorkshire roots.

Professional boxing record

16 fights16 wins0 losses
By knockout110
By decision50
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
17TBDTBDElvis AhorgahTBDTBD01 Feb 2025 Wembley Arena, London, England, UKFor Commonwealth super middleweight titles
16Win16-0Steed WoodallKO2 (12)11 Jan 2025 Park Community Arena, Sheffield, England, UKRetained British and Commonwealth super middleweight titles
15Win15-0Zak ChelliUD123 Aug 2024 Oakwell, Barnsley, UKWon British and Commonwealth super middleweight titles
14Win14–0Dulla MbabeKO4 (10)31 Mar 2024 The O2 Arena, London, UK
13Win13–0Jose de Jesus MaciasUD1030 Sep 2023 York Hall, London, UK
12Win12–0Boris CrightonUD101 Jul 2023 Manchester Arena, Manchester, UK
11Win11–0Celso NevesTKO3 (8)25 Mar 2023 Manchester Arena, Manchester, UK
10Win10–0Ben RidingsTKO2 (10)1 Oct 2022Oldham Leisure Centre, Oldham, UKWon vacant Central Area super middleweight title
9Win9–0Farouk DakuTKO1 (6)2 Jul 2022Metrodome, Barnsley, UK
8Win8–0 Michal Loniewski TKO1 (6)30 Apr 2022Bolton Whites Hotel (De Vere Whites), Bolton, UK
7Win7–0Michal GazdikTKO1 (6)9 Apr 2022Oldham Leisure Centre, Oldham, UK
6Win6–0UnknownKO1 (6)26 Feb 2022 Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds, UK Michael Osmanu Osunla scheduled, but not present. Investigation opened.
5Win5–0Antony WooleryTKO3 (4)17 Dec 2021Ponds Forge Arena, Sheffield, UK
4Win4–0Lewis van PoetschTKO3 (4)16 Oct 2021 Oldham Leisure Centre, Oldham, UK
3Win3–0Richard HarrisonTKO1 (4)23 Nov 2019 Metrodome, Barnsley, UK
2Win2–0Kiril PsonkoUD412 Oct 2019First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK
1Win1–0Elvis DubeUD422 Jun 2019Doncaster Racecourse, Doncaster, UK

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  12. ↑ "View our elite model BRADLEY SIMPSON in Main". Nemesis Models. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  13. ↑ https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/jan/11/callum-simpson-lily-would-want-me-to-carry-on-i-know-i-made-her-proud-through-my-boxing
  14. ↑ "Undefeated Barnsley boxer Callum Simpson signs exclusive promotional deal with Boxxer as he prepares for Sky Sports debut" . Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  15. ↑ "Oakwell to stage 'dream' title fight for Barnsley FC supporter Callum Simpson" . Retrieved 17 June 2024.
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