Callum Simpson challenges Zak Chelli for his British and Commonwealth Super Middleweight Titles in August
Callum Simpson kicked off his big fight campaign with a special event for Barnsley F.C fans, family and friends in the heart of the community in Barnsley as tickets went on sale for his British and Commonwealth Super Middleweight Title challenge against Zak Chelli on Saturday, August 3rd at Oakwell Stadium, live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland and Peacock in the USA.
Hosted by Barnsley’s X Factor singer-songwriter Holly Tandy and Sky Sports’ Johnny Nelson, Callum welcomed hundreds of supporters to The Garrison pub in Barnsley to officially kick-off his challenge for the title.
They were joined by a host of special guests including BOXXER CEO & Founder Ben Shalom, Barnsley F.C CEO Jon Flatman, Barnsley Council CEO Sarah Norman, and Barnsley F.C player Luca Connell.
Barnsley favourite Simpson delivered an impassioned rallying cry to the venue packed with hundreds of wellwishers, urging them to support him in his upcoming title fight with Londoner Chelli, who makes the trip north to defend his belts.
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Tickets start from just £30 to see hometown hero Callum Simpson as he takes on defending champion Zak Chelli for the British and Commonwealth Super Middleweight Titles in this historic event at the home of Barnsley F.C.
Tickets are limited and are expected to sell out, with capacity strictly limited to the East Stand seats only.
Tickets for Battle Lines are on sale now exclusively to Barnsley FC season ticket holders, before the BOXXER pre-sale from 12pm tomorrow, Wednesday 19 June for everyone who signed up at BOXXER.com.
General sale begins at 12pm on Thursday, 20 June for any remaining seats.
This event is presented in association with official partners bet365, HELL Energy and That Prize Guy.