Callum Simpson is ready to fight Ivan Zucco at Barnsley’s Oakwell Stadium for the European title in June
Barnsley’s hometown boxer, Callum Simpson is set and ready to fight Italy’s Ivan Zucco for the European super-middleweight title at Oakwell Stadium on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The upcoming matchup between these undefeated competitors promises to deliver exciting ring action to boxing fans across the country through Sky Sports broadcast.
Unbeatable records of Callum Simpson and Ivan Zucco
The professional boxing record of Callum Simpson stands at 17-0 with 12 of these wins achieved through knockouts at age 28. Italian boxer Ivan Zucco competes in his 21st professional match at age 29 while maintaining an immaculate 21-0 record that includes 18 knockout wins. Professional boxer Zucco gained fame as the WBC International champion because of his powerful hitting ability and aggressive fighting style.
Rise of Callum Simpson in Boxing
The European title opportunity for Simpson has been supported by notable success throughout his career. Simpson entered professional boxing in 2019 and launched a rapid ascent to dominance in the super-middleweight division. Simpson achieved his life-long goal when he triumphed in the British and Commonwealth super-middleweight title bout held at Oakwell Stadium to claim victory by unanimous decision against Zak Chelli in August 2024.
The title defense of Simpson took place in January 2025 where he defeated Woodall through a second-round defeat. In February 2025 he added to his impressive record by stopping Elvis Ahorgah in the fifth round at Wembley Arena thus clearly demonstrating his status as an elite British boxer.
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Ivan Zucco, a dominant figure in Italian boxing
The Italian boxing arena recognizes Ivan Zucco as a top fighter through his impressive victories gained by knockouts. The European title fight became available to Zucco and Simpson when Kevin Lele Sadjo from France removed himself from title contention enabling both fighters to compete for the championship belt.
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Significant excitement among the boxing community and fans
The upcoming matchup between unbeaten fighters sparked significant enthusiasm throughout both the boxing world and the fanbase. The European title battle between two undefeated champions in Simpson’s hometown creates a unique appeal for this upcoming sporting event. Promoters and local officials make continuous efforts to deliver an unforgettable boxing experience at Oakwell Stadium.
Callum Simpson said, “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.
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.
The support from Barnsley means everything to me. This town has backed me from day one, and to be fighting at Oakwell again, in front of my people, is something special. Last time we sold it out in two days, this time we’re going even bigger. It’s going to be a night to remember and I couldn’t be prouder to represent Barnsley on the big stage.”
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Conclusion
The upcoming June 7 European super-middleweight title fight between Callum Simpson and Ivan Zucco has intensively increased public appetite. Fans anticipate an exciting battle because these contestants have never been defeated before along with their history of winning by knockout.
Simpson sees his chance to obtain the European title at home before his hometown fans as a way to build his permanent legacy in the sport of boxing. The upcoming Barnsley’s Oakwell Stadium fight has already attracted keen interest from boxing fans who crave this heavyweight showdown.
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