With rumours continuing to circulate regarding the card for a big UK stadium show taking placenat Wembley later this year, another stadium event involving a British and Commonwealth title fight has just been announced.
The card is shaping up to also feature some of British boxing’s biggest names, with the likes of Chris Eubank Jr, Fabio Wardley, Liam Smith and more also all linked to the event.
It won’t be the only UK stadium show to take place over the next few months though, after it was announced that Barnsley’s Oakwell Stadium will play host to a British and Commonwealth super-middleweight title fight between Zak Chelli and Callum Simpson on August 3.
The event will be promoted by Boxxer and be broadcast live on Sky Sports, and will act as a big homecoming for Barnsley hero Simpson, much to the delight of the unbeaten prospect.“
“It’s a dream come true to fight in front of my home fans in Barnsley. I’m going to win the British and Commonwealth titles in style. Expect a knockout. This is the fight I’ve been asking for. It’s a chance to prove myself and make my hometown proud. I need everyone in Barnsley and beyond to get behind me and really make Oakwell a fortress.”
Chelli won the belts back in January after a unanimous decision victory over Jack Cullen, and he plans on coming out on top in enemy territory in August.
“Winning the British and Commonwealth titles was the culmination of years of hard work and sacrifice. This is just the beginning for me. Simpson is too scared to challenge me for my titles in London so I’ll show him what a real fighter is and fight him on his home turf. On August 3rd, my hand will be raised and the belts will remain round my waist.”
The event will be promoted by Ben Shalom, and he is expecting a night to remember when the two fighters meet.
“We’re delighted to be working with Barnsley F.C to bring an unmissable night of championship boxing to Oakwell Stadium on Saturday, August 3rd with British and Commonwealth Champion Zak Chelli defending his belts against local star Callum Simpson.
“From winning the Ultimate BOXXER tournament to claiming impressive wins over Germaine Brown, Anthony Sims Jr and Jack Cullen, Zak Chelli has proven himself as a top operator and will be coming to Barnsley full of confidence.
“Callum Simpson is the latest star to emerge from Yorkshire, which has a rich history of producing boxing champions. He will have the backing of the Barnsley faithful as he fights at his home stadium. Expect fireworks as the two fighters go toe-to-toe at Oakwell.”
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