Zak Chelli will defend his British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles towards Callum Simpson on August 3 on the Oakwell Stadium in Barnsley reside on Sky Sports activities.
Chelli is placing his titles on the road in his opponent’s hometown towards obligatory challenger Simpson.
It is going to be Chelli’s first defence of the belts he received in his unanimous factors victory over Jack Cullen on the M&S Financial institution Enviornment in Liverpool in January.
The Fulham fighter can be seeking to solidify his place on the high of a highly-competitive home division when he makes the lengthy journey north to South Yorkshire the place he’ll tackle the unbeaten Simpson.
Simpson, 27, has earned his shot at Chelli’s belts with a collection of spectacular performances, most just lately scoring a fourth-round knockout win over Tanzania’s Dulla Mbabe at The O2 area in March to stay heading in the right direction for his obligatory problem.
Simpson is predicting one other knockout efficiency when he challenges for British and Commonwealth glory in entrance of his followers at Oakwell stadium, the house of his beloved Barnsley FC.
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Zak Chelli’s post-fight interview in January was all about his father and coach stealing the limelight
“It’s a dream come true to fight in front of my home fans in Barnsley,” he mentioned.
“I’m going to win the British and Commonwealth titles in style. Expect a knockout. This is the fight I’ve been asking for. It’s a chance to prove myself and make my hometown proud.
“I would like everybody in Barnsley and past to get behind me and actually make Oakwell a fortress.”
But Chelli warned: “Successful the British and Commonwealth titles was the fruits of years of arduous work and sacrifice. That is only the start for me.
“Simpson is too scared to challenge me for my titles in London so I’ll show him what a real fighter is and fight him on his home turf.
“On August 3 my hand can be raised and the belts will stay spherical my waist.”
The stadium can be set for a capability of seven,000.
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The membership’s chief govt Jon Flatman mentioned: “Barnsley FC are proud to host Callum Simpson and fulfil his lifelong ambition to fight at Oakwell.
“The stadium has to all the time be on the centre of what the group needs and wishes. We all know the folks on this city need to see Callum declare the British title at this iconic venue.
“We are excited to see the people of Barnsley turn out in force.
“Callum has the total help of the membership behind him and we all know this battle will put the city, the membership and the folks of Barnsley firmly on the map.
“We are a place of possibilities and we want everyone to have the opportunity to fulfil their dreams.”
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