Callum Simpson and Ivan Zucco both made weight today ahead of their European Super Middleweight Title fight tomorrow night, June 7, at Oakwell Stadium in Barnsley.
Simpson’s debut at Oakwell last summer sold out inside 48 hours before going on general sale, with 7,000 fans cheering his impressive British and Commonwealth Title win over Zak Chelli.
Thousands more fans will get the chance to experience an unforgettable night of European boxing tomorrow as the local hero takes on his toughest test to date against the unbeaten Italian.
Adam Azim was also added to the card this week, facing a dangerous Mexican who knocked out Mauricio Lara in one round.
How to Watch
Pelim bouts available from 5pm on the Sky Sports Boxing YouTube channel.
Watch live from 7pm on Sky Sports Action, Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Showcase.
Official weights from Barnsley:
6x3 Super-middleweight
RED JOHNSON – 11st 13lb
HARLEY COLLISON – 12st
6x3 Middleweight
MAURO SILVA – 11st 7lb
OMIR RODRIGUEZ – 11st 4lb
8x3 Lightweight
FRANKIE STRINGER – 9st 10lb
KANE BAKER – 9st 10lb
6x3 Lightweight
ELLIS PRICE – 9st 9lb
JAKE PRICE – 9st 9lb
6x3 Middleweight
SAM HICKEY – 11st 6lb
HARLEY HODGETTS – 11st 5lb
8x3 Featherweight
RHYS EDWARDS – 8st 13lb
THOMAS ESSOMBA – 8st 12lb
10x3 WBA Continental Gold super-middleweight title
MARK JEFFERS – 11st 12lb
SEAN HEMPHILL – 11st 12lb
8x3 Super-lightweight
ADAM AZIM – 10st 3lb
ELIOT CHAVEZ – 10st 3lb
12x3 European super-middleweight title
CALLUM SIMPSON – 11st 11lb
IVAN ZUCCO – 11st 11lb
Quotes
Callum Simpson said: “This is the biggest fight of my career, and I’m expecting my toughest test to date. Last summer, I won the British and Commonwealth titles in front of my home crowd, and now we’re coming back, bigger and better, fighting for the European title against an undefeated fighter in Ivan Zucco.
“This isn’t just another fight, it’s a massive European night, and I’m coming to put on a statement performance. I need Oakwell to be a fortress on June 7 and make sure that European title stays right here in Barnsley.
“The support from Barnsley means everything to me. This town has backed me from day one, and to be fighting at Oakwell again, in front of my people, is something special. Last time we sold it out in two days, this time we’re going even bigger. It’s going to be a night to remember and I couldn’t be prouder to represent Barnsley on the big stage.”
Ivan Zucco said: “I am really honoured to fight for such a prestigious title in such a big event. Facing a high-quality opponent like Callum Simpson is an opportunity that excites me a lot. It will be a tough battle, but I am ready to give my all for victory.
“Winning the European title would be a dream come true. This title means a lot to me, not only on a personal level, but also to my family and everyone who has always believed in me. It will be an honour to bring the title back to Italy and the culmination of a journey that I have undertaken with passion and sacrifice.”
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