Callum Simpson has once again proved his dominance in the boxing ring, successfully defending his Commonwealth super-middleweight title against Elvis Ahorgah with a powerful fifth-round stoppage at Wembley Arena on February 1, 2025. The Barnsley boxer, now boasting an impressive record of 17 wins and no losses, continued his winning streak just three weeks after his last bout, where he delivered a swift second-round TKO against Steed Woodall.
During the match, held as part of the undercard for the highly anticipated Adam Azim vs. Sergey Lipinets showdown, Simpson exhibited his boxing prowess and tactical intelligence against the Ghanaian challenger, Ahorgah, who entered the ring with 12 of his 13 wins coming by way of knockout. Early on, it became evident Simpson was the superior fighter, showcasing his speed and technique, all the whilst battling through the challenges posed by Ahorgah's aggressive, albeit reckless, approach.
Initially, the fight saw Ahorgah create some excitement with wild hooks and overhand rights, particularly apparent when he managed to land several punches on Simpson as the fight progressed. Despite the Ghanian's early energy, including entertaining moments where he danced mid-fight and even shouted out to boxing legend Shawn Porter at ringside, Simpson remained disciplined, answering back with sharp combinations and maintaining control.
Simpson found success mainly by leveraging his jab, disrupting Ahorgah's rhythm and setting him up for more significant strikes. After exchanging punches through the first few rounds, the turning point came midway through the fifth. With 1:53 on the clock, Simpson landed a devastating right-left combination, sending Ahorgah crashing to the canvas for the first time. Though Ahorgah managed to rise before the referee's count of ten, the referee Howard Foster deemed him unfit to continue and called the match, handing Simpson the victory under contentious circumstances.
Post-fight, Simpson was reflective yet excited about the future. He acknowledged the level of competition brought by Ahorgah, who was fighting for the first time outside of Africa and expressed confidence about his performance, saying, “He talked a lot. It were fun; it were entertaining.” With his victory, Simpson is set to headline at Oakwell stadium this summer, as talks were already underway to open the venue's full capacity for his next fight, which promises to have even higher stakes.
This latest triumph solidifies Simpson's status as one of Boxxer’s rising stars, and his desire for bigger challenges has sparked interest among boxing aficionados. His promoter, Ben Shalom, is already considering potential top-10 contenders for Simpson, indicating there’s plenty of potential matchups on the horizon.
Overall, as Simpson laces up his gloves for future fights, the anticipation surrounding his career is palpable. With the backing of loyal fans who traveled from Barnsley to support him and his evident skill set, the champion is ready to take on the boxing world, aiming for the British title and potentially even greater glory.