Barnsley boxer Callum Simpson has made significant strides in the super-middleweight division since the turn of 2025, building on his impressive undefeated record. Following his dominant performance against Steed Woodall, Simpson had expressed a keen interest in a domestic showdown with Sheffield’s Liam Cameron, a fight that would ignite a fierce South Yorkshire rivalry.
Callum Simpson’s Ascent to European Honours
Callum Simpson, now boasting a professional record of 18 wins and 1 loss with 13 knockouts, has rapidly established himself as a prominent figure in British boxing. His career-defining victories began with a unanimous decision win over Zak Chelli on August 3, 2024, at his hometown ground, Oakwell Football Ground in Barnsley. This triumph saw Simpson capture both the British and Commonwealth Super Middleweight titles, marking a significant milestone in his journey. The fight, billed as “Battle Lines,” saw Simpson dominate Chelli with scorecards reading 118-111, 118-110, and 117-111.
Just five months later, on January 11, 2025, Simpson made light work of challenger Steed Woodall at the Park Community Arena in Sheffield, successfully defending his British and Commonwealth belts with a second-round technical knockout. Woodall, who had previously stopped Lerrone Richards in a career-best win in June 2024, proved no match for Simpson’s power. Simpson dedicated this emotional victory to his late sister. Three weeks later, on February 1, 2025, Simpson continued his busy schedule, defending his Commonwealth title against Elvis Ahorgah at Wembley Arena, securing another TKO victory in the fifth round.
Simpson’s momentum carried him to a shot at the vacant European Super Middleweight title against Ivan Zucco on June 7, 2025, once again at Oakwell. Despite being knocked to the canvas in the first and third rounds, Simpson displayed remarkable resilience, recovering to stop Zucco in the tenth round after sending him down three times. This win added the European title to his growing collection, solidifying his status as a top contender. However, his reign came to an end on December 20, 2025, when he faced Troy Williamson for his European, British, and Commonwealth titles. Simpson suffered his first professional loss, being stopped by TKO in the tenth round after visiting the canvas four times.
Liam Cameron’s Rollercoaster Year and Whittaker Rematch
Liam Cameron, with a current record of 24 wins, 8 losses, and 1 draw, has experienced a tumultuous period in his career, marked by a controversial encounter with rising star Ben Whittaker. The original article highlighted their technical decision draw on October 12, 2024, after both fighters fell out of the ring, resulting in an injury to Whittaker. This unusual incident sparked widespread debate among fans, with many on social media dubbing Whittaker ‘Ben Quittaker,’ suggesting he may have used the ring incident as an opportunity to exit a challenging fight.
The highly anticipated rematch between Cameron and Whittaker took place on April 20, 2025, at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham. This time, there was a decisive outcome, with Ben Whittaker securing a technical knockout victory in the second round. While the initial draw left many wanting to see the two collide again, the rematch provided Whittaker with redemption and a clear win. Before his encounters with Whittaker, Cameron had also faced Lyndon Arthur on June 21, 2024, losing a split decision in a competitive bout for the WBA Inter-Continental Light Heavyweight title.
Cameron continued to be active, securing a unanimous decision win against Troy Jones on November 1, 2025. However, his most recent outing on May 9, 20
