Callum Simpson will face Ivan Zucco for the European super-middleweight title in one other Barnsley homecoming at Oakwell Stadium on Saturday June 7, stay on Sky Sports activities.
A capability of 15,000 seats – the utmost for a non-football occasion – might be accessible on the residence of Barnsley FC as Simpson seems to be to increase his excellent 17-0 skilled file in opposition to a fellow undefeated fighter.
Italy’s Zucco is 21-0 as knowledgeable, with 18 of his wins coming through knockout, having beforehand been a WBC Worldwide champion.
“That is the most important struggle of my profession, and I am anticipating my hardest check to this point,” mentioned Simpson.
“Final summer time, I received the British and Commonwealth titles in entrance of my residence crowd, and now we’re coming again, greater and higher, preventing for the European title in opposition to an undefeated fighter in Ivan Zucco.
“This is not simply one other struggle, it is a large European night time, and I am coming to placed on an announcement efficiency. I want Oakwell to be a fortress on June 7 and ensure that European title stays proper right here in Barnsley.
“The help from Barnsley means every little thing to me. This city has backed me from day one, and to be preventing at Oakwell once more, in entrance of my individuals, is one thing particular. Final time we bought it out in two days, this time we’re going even greater. It’ll be an evening to recollect and I could not be prouder to characterize Barnsley on the massive stage.”
Simpson is coming off a fifth-round stoppage win over Elvis Ahorgah in February having taken the struggle at brief discover lower than a month after knocking out Steed Woodall within the second spherical.
The 28-year-old turned British and Commonwealth super-middleweight champion final August when he beat Zak Chelli through unanimous determination at Oakwell.
Zucco in the meantime arrives following December’s second-round stoppage win over Kasim Gashi, and has beforehand overwhelmed Germaine Brown.
After choosing up one other stoppage win, Simpson confirmed he would return to Oakwell in the summertime and was concentrating on a giant struggle
“I’m actually honoured to struggle for such a prestigious title on such a giant occasion,” mentioned Zucco. “Going through a high-quality opponent like Callum Simpson is a chance that excites me loads. Will probably be a tricky battle, however I’m prepared to provide my all for victory.
“Profitable the European title can be a dream come true. This title means loads to me, not solely on a private degree, but in addition to my household and everybody who has at all times believed in me. Will probably be an honour to deliver the title again to Italy and the end result of a journey that I’ve undertaken with ardour and sacrifice.”
Tickets for Simpson’s victory over Chelli at Oakwell final summer time bought out earlier than happening normal sale, with followers inspired to reap the benefits of their unique early entry.
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BOXXER CEO Ben Shalom mentioned: “We’re excited to deliver a large night time of European boxing to Oakwell Stadium headlined by native hero Callum Simpson.
“The environment final summer time was one thing particular however that is going to be even greater with Callum Simpson in his hardest check but dealing with the undefeated Italian, Ivan Zucco, for the European Tremendous Middleweight crown.
“I do know the followers from Barnsley and Yorkshire get behind their very own and Callum might be relying on this unimaginable residence help to provide him the sting on this epic battle between two unbeaten fighters.”
Season ticket holders at Simpson’s beloved Barnsley FC will get precedence entry to tickets for the June 7 occasion. A particular ticket pre-sale sign-up can be open now at BOXXER.com.
