Callum Simpson Aims to Secure British Title Shot with Win Against Dulla Mbabe

British super-middleweight contender Callum Simpson is determined to solidify his opportunity for the prestigious Lonsdale Belt this summer. He will face off against experienced Tanzanian fighter Dulla Mbabe on Sunday evening, as part of the undercard for the highly anticipated all-British heavyweight clash between Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke at London’s O2 Arena.

Simpson, who boasts an undefeated record of 13-0 with 9 knockouts, was recently named as the mandatory challenger for British title holder Zak Chelli. While a date for the title fight has yet to be confirmed, Simpson is fully focused on his upcoming bout with Mbabe and knows he must come out victorious to continue his pursuit towards the British title.

“He’s a knockout artist [Mbabe]. There should be fireworks,” Simpson told the Barnsley Chronicle. “His past losses have been against top opponents who he has taken eight or 10 rounds. I can’t afford to underestimate him and need to make sure I do the business on Sunday.”

Simpson’s promoter, Ben Shalom, has reportedly agreed terms for the British title fight with Chelli, but the location is yet to be announced. However, Simpson has hinted that the fight will take place closer to home, much to the delight of his loyal fans who have traveled far and wide to support him in previous fights.

“My fans have been really loyal to me, traveling hundreds of miles to watch me in London and other places,” said Simpson. “All I can say is that my next fight, with Chelli for the British title, will be a lot closer to home, and hopefully, it will be announced in the ring after I win on Sunday.”

Looking Ahead to a Potential British Title Showdown

Simpson’s clash with Mbabe is just the first step towards his ultimate goal of becoming the British super-middleweight champion. With his sights set on Chelli, Simpson knows he can’t afford to overlook his current opponent and is fully focused on delivering an impressive performance on Sunday.

As the mandatory challenger, Simpson has proven himself as a top contender in the division and is determined to seize his opportunity for a shot at the prestigious Lonsdale Belt. With his unbeaten record and impressive knockout ratio, Simpson is confident he has what it takes to dethrone Chelli and become the new British champion.

But first, he must get past Mbabe, who is no stranger to fighting on the road and has a record of 34-13-1 with 29 knockouts. With both fighters hungry for a win, this promises to be an exciting and explosive matchup that fans won’t want to miss.

Make sure to tune in on Sunday evening to witness Callum Simpson’s journey towards a potential British title showdown with Zak Chelli. It’s sure to be a thrilling night of boxing action at the O2 Arena in London.