Callum Simpson Booked For A Match With Ivan Zucco For European Crown In June

On June 7, Europe and the entire world will experience a fight like on other. Sports’ enthusiasts will get the opportunity to experience a cherished European night of boxing supporting ‘one of our own’, and are being advised to make the most of the clubs’ exclusive pre-sale access which entails a 24-hour 10% discount for season ticket holders.

A capacity of 15,000 seats - the maximum for a non-football function - will be available at the home of Barnsley FC as Simpson eyes to elongate his flawless 17-0 professional record against a fellow unbeaten pugilist – Zucco.

Simpson has a proficient boxing portfolio. He is coming off a fifth-round stoppage victory over Elvis Ahorgah in February having accepted the bout at short notice barely a month after knocking out Steed Woodall in the second round.

Simpson, 28, became British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titleholder last August when he outclassed Zak Chelli via unanimous verdict at Oakwell.

“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,” said Callum Simpson in a presser.

“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,” he said.

Elsewhere, Zucco embarks on the ring following December's second-round stoppage victory over Kasim Gashi, and has earlier dominated Germaine Brown.

“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,” said Ivan Zucco in a pre-fight interview.