THE FUTURE NOW: CALLUM SIMPSON DEFENDS EUROPEAN, BRITISH & COMMONWEALTH TITLES AGAINST TROY WILLIAMSON IN LEEDS

The BBC and BOXXER today announce that Callum Simpson will defend his European, British & Commonwealth Super Middleweight Titles against Troy Williamson in a headline showdown at the First Direct Bank Arena in Leeds on Saturday, December 20, broadcasting live and free-to-air on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer.

The event, titled The Future Now,  marks the next chapter in the BBC’s partnership with BOXXER, showcasing world-class boxing to a new generation of sports fans across the UK.

In one of the most anticipated domestic clashes of the year, Simpson (18-0, 13 KOs) returns to his homeland of South Yorkshire following his explosive European title win over tough Ivan Zucco at Oakwell Stadium, Barnsley in the summer. 

English Super Middleweight Champion Williamson (21-4-1, 14 KOs) is ready to play the Grinch and spoil the Christmas party. The Darlington-boxer is riding high after his destructive ninth-round stoppage win over Mark Dickinson to capture the English belt. With a new lease of life in the super middleweight division, the former British Light Middleweight ruler is hungry to continue his resurgence and make a statement this festive season.

Live and free-to-air on BBC Three and iPlayer, the event will bring boxing to new audiences and inspire the next generation of fans.