Callum Simpson successfully defended his British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles against Steed Woodall in an emotional fight held in Sheffield. Boxing for the first time since the tragic death of his sister, Lily-Rae Simpson, at the age of 19, Simpson dedicated the victory to her memory.
Callum Simpson halted Steed Woodall to defend his British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles on an emotional night in Sheffield. Simpson was boxing for the first time since the death of his sister, who passed away tragically young at the age of 19. The name of Lily-Rae Simpson was emblazoned on his shorts and robe when he arrived to make his entrance at the Canon Medical Arena.
Simpson continued to tear into Woodall, although the challenger was bravely looking to fight back. He wanted to continue but the referee intervened to end it at 1:56 of the second round. His sister was immediately in his thoughts when his victory was announced. 'I'm feeling bittersweet,' he told Sky Sports.
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