Callum Simpson and Steed Woodall open what could be a busy year for British boxing on January 11.
The fight for Simpson’s British and Commonwealth super middleweight titles in Sheffield’s Park Community Arena airs on Peacock in the U.S. and Sky Sports in the U.K.
Simpson (15-0) has 10 wins via knockout. The 28-year-old from Barnsley beat Zak Chelli in August for the British and Commonwealth belts, a massive unanimous decision win in front of family and friends.
The Chelli fight was on his home grounds of Barnsley, proving he could be a force in a crowded British boxing scene. Now, he looks to elevate himself to the next level.
WATCH: Callum Simpson vs. Steed Woodall, live on Peacock
“Every fight I have, I’m trying to tick different boxes,” Simpson told Boxing Scene.
“My last one was about solidifying myself at British level. How would I handle the atmosphere? Doing all the media obligations in the build-up to the fight. Getting on the biggest stage in front of my hometown.
“So much pressure on my shoulders. I ticked all those boxes.
“I try to enjoy the pressure. There’s only pressure on you because people believe in you. I take confidence and pride in that.
“The next fight, I’ll hopefully tick some more boxes.”
A five-time National and two-time British Champion, Woodall (19-2-1) had a seven-fight win streak snapped in 2023 against Padraig McCrory.
He rebounded with a knockout win in June against Lerrone Richards, the twelfth win for “The Stallion” via the power punch.
A women’s title fight headlines the Callum Simpson vs. Steed Woodall undercard, while local talent look to impress.
Callum Simpson vs. Steed Woodall undercard
Here’s a breakdown of all the action on the Simpson vs. Woodall card.
Carolina Dubois vs. Jessica Camara
- Division/Weight: Lightweight
- Dubois record: 10-0
- Camara record: 14-4
- Belts at stake: WBC lightweight title
Carolina Dubois defends the WBC lightweight title against Jessica Camara.
The 23-year-old Dubois (10-0) is a former 2018 Youth Olympics gold medalist and the sister of IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois. “Sweet Caroline” beat Maira Moneo in August for the interim WBC title and was elevated to full-time champion after Katie Taylor vacated.
An Amateur National Champion and Golden Gloves winner, Camara (14-4) is on a four-fight win streak. “The Cobra” has three wins via knockout.
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Billy Deniz vs. Mickey Ellison
- Division/Weight: Light Heavyweight
- Deniz record: 12-0
- Ellison record: 15-7
- Belts at stake: N/A
Billy Deniz faces Mickey Ellison.
With a kickboxing background, Deniz (12-0) has looked to impress in the boxing ring. “Turkish Tyson” won three fights in 2024 and has five wins via knockout.
Ellison (15-7) failed to capture English gold in 2021. The 34-year-old ended a three-fight losing streak in October.
Sam Hickey vs. Lewis Howells
- Division/Weight: Middleweight
- Hickey record: 1-0
- Howells record: 3-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
Further down the card is Sam Hickey vs. Lewis Howells.
A 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medalist, Hickey (1-0) turned pro in October. The 25-year-old is ready for a busy 2025.
Howells (3-1) lost the first fight of his career in May after going 2-0 in 2023. He won gold at the amateur level before turning pro.
Mauro Silva vs. Emmanuel Zion
- Division/Weight: Middleweight
- Silva record: 6-0
- Zion record: 6-2
- Belts at stake: N/A
Mauro Silva faces Emmanuel Zion.
Silva (6-0) has won half of his fights via knockout. The 22-year-old only fought once in 2024.
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Zion (6-2) is 3-2 in his last five fights, ending his 2024 by losing a three-fight win streak.
Ellis Price vs. Liam Fitzmaurice
- Division/Weight: Lightweight
- Price record: 1-0
- Fitzmaurice record: N/A
- Belts at stake: N/A
Ellis Price faces Liam Fitzmaurice.
A National Junior Championships winner, Price (1-0) competes for the first time since turning pro last June. Fighting out of Sheffield, Fitzmaurice makes his pro debut.
Scott Forrest vs. Deevorn Miller
- Division/Weight: Cruiserweight
- Forrest record: 6-0
- Miller record: 8-2
- Belts at stake: N/A
Finally, Scott Forrest faces Deevorn Miller.
A multi-time amateur title contender, Forrest (6-0) has won three fights via knockout. He faces Miller (8-2), who had his eight-fight win streak snapped in October.
Callum Simpson vs. Steed Woodall tune-in info
- Date: Saturday, January 11
- Time: 2 p.m. ET | 11 a.m. PT | 7 p.m. GMT | 6 a.m. AEDT
- Location: Park Community Arena, Sheffield
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