All media are invited to attend the following fight week events for The Future Now: Callum Simpson vs Troy Williamson on Saturday, December 20th at the First Direct Bank Arena in Leeds, live on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer.
In one of the most anticipated domestic clashes of the year, Barnsley’s Callum Simpson defends his European, British and Commonwealth Super Middleweight Titles against current English champion Troy Williamson, who is riding high following his ninth-round stoppage win over Mark Dickinson.
A stacked undercard sees a step up in class for unbeaten welterweight Elliot Whale who takes on outspoken American Blair ‘The Flair’ Cobbs, who holds wins over former world champions Adrien Broner and Maurice Hooker.
Frankie Stringer faces his toughest career test against former British, Commonwealth and English Title challenger Levi Giles, and Scottish standout Sam Hickey returns in his fourth professional bout against Aljaz Venko.
CALLUM SIMPSON VS TROY WILLIAMSON: FIGHT WEEK MEDIA SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18
PRESS CONFERENCE
Time: 12:30pm arrival for 1:00pm start
Location: Aspire, 2 Infirmary Street Leeds LS1 2JP
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19
WEIGH IN (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)
Time: 5:00pm for 6:00pm start
Location: First Direct Bank Arena, Arena Way, Leeds LS2 8BY