If Callum Simpson defeats competing opponent Germaine Brown on September 30 at York Hall, he can continue on his path toward a British super-middleweight title fight against Jack Cullen.Callum Simpson, a local fighter from Barnsley, is developing a reputation as a formidable super-middleweight.
This 26-year-old undefeated fighter is after greatness and is getting ready to advance in his career as he gets ready to take on Germaine Browne at London's historic York Hall.
The 12-game winning streaking Simpson is eager for his upcoming matchup with Browne.
"It's a great fight for me,"Since he held the English title, I must admit that I have been requesting this match for a while.
He seems to be an exciting combatant, just like me, from what I've seen of him. He throws a lot of shots, likes to apply pressure, and rarely plays from behind. It ought to be a thrilling battle. It should undoubtedly be a spectator-friendly battle.
After a hot streak of nine knockouts, Simpson fought to the finish against Boris Crighton in July, and he acknowledges that the unanimous decision victory taught him to maintain composure rather than foolishly go for a knockout.I felt like I controlled the fight, he declared. I think I rushed it a lot, looking back. I didn't actually alter my strategy. I was hurried. I believe I occasionally moved a little too quickly for my own good.
"Sometimes I think instead of just sitting on my shots and selecting more single shots, when I felt like I had him hurt, I would just try to chase him instead of setting them up. I did get a good 10 rounds. It's a great learning fight for me and I take a lot from that fight."
Now, with the taste of victory fresh on his lips, Simpson is more motivated than ever to continue his ascent in the boxing world. His upcoming bout against Browne is a crucial step towards that goal. Simpson is not merely content with being a hometown hero; he's aiming to clear out the domestic scene and establish himself as a force to be reckoned with on the international stage.
Simpson said: "I know people say that you can't look past certain fights, and obviously I'm not. But end of the day, I believe I'm going to beat him. If I beat Germaine, it proves what I'm saying about the domestic scene, that I feel like I'm going to clean up domestically and then push on for titles from there.
"I've heard a lot of good things about him. It's a good test for me, especially if I can stop him. But like I learned from my last fight, not to try and rush it too much and go chasing the stoppage. I'll take a different approach this time, but yes, it should be a good fight."
But it's not just about the fight on September 30, it's about the bigger picture. Simpson has his eyes set on more titles and championships in the near future.
With Jack Cullen ripping away the British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles from Mark Heffron earlier this month, Simpson feels a fight now can be made easier and is targeting a potential bout for those belts soon.
"I want to go to the traditional route and win the domestic titles first," said Simpson.
"I'm sure everything will work itself out and we'll get some titles done."
One dream Simpson holds close to his heart is the opportunity to fight in front of his hometown fans. Discussions are already underway about a bout at the Oakwell Stadium, home of Barnsley Football Club, next year.
He said: "We're hoping for next year, trying to get to show at Oakwell. I just need to keep doing what I'm doing. I'm sure Boxxer will deliver it, if the opportunity comes.
"To put a proper massive event on there, get a squared circle in the middle of the pitch and get plenty of fans in, that's something special."
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