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Re: Troy Williamson vs. Callum Simpson II | Rematch - May 2026
Posted: 20 Jan 2026, 21:07
by WestEndRiot
Man, Troy is really getting screwed over. I know boxing is like the wild west with rules etc, but making him turn down a world title opportunity, then forcing him to immediately give up the title he just won, is massively hurting his earning potential and career trajectory. In any other field he would have a watertight case to show how this contract is harmful to his career.
Also, what are the likely consequences if he does just say eff it, I'm taking that world title fight? Worth the risk for an opportunity which will probably never come again?
Re: Troy Williamson vs. Callum Simpson II | Rematch - May 2026
Posted: 21 Jan 2026, 06:32
by mickey1975
WestEndRiot wrote: ↑20 Jan 2026, 21:07
Man, Troy is really getting screwed over. I know boxing is like the wild west with rules etc, but making him turn down a world title opportunity, then forcing him to immediately give up the title he just won, is massively hurting his earning potential and career trajectory. In any other field he would have a watertight case to show how this contract is harmful to his career.
Also, what are the likely consequences if he does just say eff it, I'm taking that world title fight? Worth the risk for an opportunity which will probably never come again?
I'm presuming he signed the contract and both him and Matchroom knew exactly what was in it.
Re: Troy Williamson vs. Callum Simpson II | Rematch - May 2026
Posted: 22 Jan 2026, 10:24
by MPW
mickey1975 wrote: ↑21 Jan 2026, 06:32
WestEndRiot wrote: ↑20 Jan 2026, 21:07
Man, Troy is really getting screwed over. I know boxing is like the wild west with rules etc, but making him turn down a world title opportunity, then forcing him to immediately give up the title he just won, is massively hurting his earning potential and career trajectory. In any other field he would have a watertight case to show how this contract is harmful to his career.
Also, what are the likely consequences if he does just say eff it, I'm taking that world title fight? Worth the risk for an opportunity which will probably never come again?
I'm presuming he signed the contract and both him and Matchroom knew exactly what was in it.
Pure speculation on my part, but I wonder if Williamson didn't expect Simpson to immediately activate the rematch clause.
Re: Troy Williamson vs. Callum Simpson II | Rematch - May 2026
Posted: 22 Jan 2026, 13:21
by Kilburn
Williamson was like a man possessed last time, this is a sizeable ask for Simpson. I’m not sure he can pull it off.
Re: Troy Williamson vs. Callum Simpson II | Rematch - May 2026
Posted: 22 Jan 2026, 13:30
by keithmoonhangover
Kilburn wrote: ↑22 Jan 2026, 13:21
Williamson was like a man possessed last time, this is a sizeable ask for Simpson. I’m not sure he can pull it off.
He can't, and won't. Troy knows how to beat him.
Re: Troy Williamson vs. Callum Simpson II | Rematch - May 2026
Posted: 22 Jan 2026, 16:21
by johnmanchester
MPW wrote: ↑22 Jan 2026, 10:24
mickey1975 wrote: ↑21 Jan 2026, 06:32
WestEndRiot wrote: ↑20 Jan 2026, 21:07
Man, Troy is really getting screwed over. I know boxing is like the wild west with rules etc, but making him turn down a world title opportunity, then forcing him to immediately give up the title he just won, is massively hurting his earning potential and career trajectory. In any other field he would have a watertight case to show how this contract is harmful to his career.
Also, what are the likely consequences if he does just say eff it, I'm taking that world title fight? Worth the risk for an opportunity which will probably never come again?
I'm presuming he signed the contract and both him and Matchroom knew exactly what was in it.
Pure speculation on my part, but I wonder if Williamson didn't expect Simpson to immediately activate the rematch clause.
Likely expected to get stiffed on hometown judging and refereeing
And when you look at the scorecards and one of the ringside judge reactions, you can see why
Rematch clause wouldn't have been activated had Troy lost like he was supposed to
Re: Troy Williamson vs. Callum Simpson II | Rematch - May 2026
Posted: 26 Jan 2026, 12:00
by Spud MK2
i hope Troy pulls it off.,
Re: Troy Williamson vs. Callum Simpson II | Rematch - May 2026
Posted: 26 Jan 2026, 14:01
by Floydendizer
New training team for Callum to be expected ?
Re: Troy Williamson vs. Callum Simpson II | Rematch - May 2026
Posted: 26 Jan 2026, 19:33
by Ruthless-RKO
TROY WILLIAMSON VACATES EUROPEAN TITLE, NAVARRO-BANK COULD FILL VACANCY
Troy Williamson vacated his European super middleweight title on Monday.
The 34-year-old from Darlington, England, ripped the British, Commonwealth and European titles from Callum Simpson in a big upset on December 20.
He hoped to parlay his impressive come from behind stoppage into something bigger.
However, any aspirations Williamson (22-4-1, 16 KOs) had of facing Osleys Iglesias for the vacant IBF title were dashed because he is contractually bound to facing Simpson (18-1, 13 KOs) after Boxxer invoked a rematch, which is tentatively scheduled for May.
The EBU forbid direct rematches and so Williamson-Simpson 2 will move on with the British and Commonwealth titles on the line.
Williamson is already back in training and has recently been in Denmark, where he has been sparring with Jacob Bank, who faces former IBF 168-pound champ William Scull on Saturday.
The EBU acted quickly and have matched official challenger Jose Luis Navarro (17-2, 12 KOs) and No. 6 Pierre Hubert Di Bombe (24-2-1, 13 KOs) to fill the vacancy.
However, the No. 5 rated Jacob Bank (17-0, 9 KOs) has asked to be considered for the opportunity to face Navarro.
If Bank is victorious against Scull, he will face Navarro. In the event he loses, Di Bombe will step in.
Re: Troy Williamson vs. Callum Simpson II | Rematch - May 2026
Posted: 26 Jan 2026, 20:11
by MPW
So, if Bank defeats Scull this Saturday, he will be in line to fight Navarro for the EBU title. Simple and straight forward. However, if Bank loses, Dibombe steps in to face Navarro. Makes sense ... sort of. But what happens if Dibombe loses to Doberstein in their February 21 fight? Will Doberstein, or maybe Scull, get the shot at Navarro?
Re: Troy Williamson vs. Callum Simpson II | Rematch - May 2026
Posted: 24 Feb 2026, 20:35
by Spud MK2
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Re: Troy Williamson vs. Callum Simpson II | Rematch - May 2026
Posted: 24 Feb 2026, 23:15
by Taansend
I don't think he can safely make 168.
I can imagine they are gutted, thinking this was a ticking over bout before getting a title shot from the aftermath of Crawfords retirement then BOOM, they get Troy'd.
And now he wants revenge rather than taking the sensible route 7 pounds north.
He should have a fight at 175 then call out Lyndon Arthur in a Battle of the Pennines.
p.s. I'm not actually sure if the Pennines is in between Barnsley & Manchester.
Re: Troy Williamson vs. Callum Simpson II | Rematch - May 2026
Posted: 25 Feb 2026, 08:25
by johnmanchester
Spud MK2 wrote: ↑24 Feb 2026, 20:35
Its about time Barnsleys Callum Simpson learnt how to use a pen and signed the contract for the rematch against Troy Williamson.
Perhaps Simpson is reluctant to take another one sided
beating!!!
you are not going to pull a “sicky” are you Callum?
In my opinion Team Simpson are showing a complete lack of respect.
Why on earth are you so emotionally invested in whether Callum Simpson signs for the rematch or not?
Troy doesn't even want to be wasting his time fighting this pointless rematch when he could have had a world title shot.
Wouldn't surprise me if Simpson wants out of Boxxer and Boxxer is just trying to hand him another L on the way out.
Plus where is it even going to air? Final fight of the 4-event BBC deal coming up. Can't imagine BBC will renew or extend. DAZN also not going to give Boxxer a deal.
Youtube ppv? Twitch? Discord?
Re: Troy Williamson vs. Callum Simpson II | Rematch - May 2026
Posted: 26 Feb 2026, 13:50
by Spud MK2
This is so wrong …
is there a date for the date for the rematch?
is Simpson reluctant to fight?
will team Simpson show the champion some respect…
is the fight being delayed for promoters convenience?
Re: Troy Williamson vs. Callum Simpson II | Rematch - May 2026
Posted: 26 Feb 2026, 14:23
by Ruthless-RKO
Spud MK2 wrote: ↑26 Feb 2026, 13:50
This is so wrong …
is there a date for the date for the rematch?
is Simpson reluctant to fight?
will team Simpson show the champion some respect…
is the fight being delayed for promoters convenience?
It’s one thing activating a rematch, but unless the rematch terms were already agreed prior to the first fight, then that’s what they will be doing.
Negotiating.
Re: Troy Williamson vs. Callum Simpson II | Rematch - May 2026
Posted: 26 Feb 2026, 15:02
by Frostieballs
Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑26 Feb 2026, 14:23
Spud MK2 wrote: ↑26 Feb 2026, 13:50
This is so wrong …
is there a date for the date for the rematch?
is Simpson reluctant to fight?
will team Simpson show the champion some respect…
is the fight being delayed for promoters convenience?
It’s one thing activating a rematch, but unless the rematch terms were already agreed prior to the first fight, then that’s what they will be doing.
Negotiating.
Terms for a rematch would already be agreed in the clause surely?
Re: Troy Williamson vs. Callum Simpson II | Rematch - May 2026
Posted: 26 Feb 2026, 15:11
by Ruthless-RKO
Frostieballs wrote: ↑26 Feb 2026, 15:02
Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑26 Feb 2026, 14:23
Spud MK2 wrote: ↑26 Feb 2026, 13:50
This is so wrong …
is there a date for the date for the rematch?
is Simpson reluctant to fight?
will team Simpson show the champion some respect…
is the fight being delayed for promoters convenience?
It’s one thing activating a rematch, but unless the rematch terms were already agreed prior to the first fight, then that’s what they will be doing.
Negotiating.
Terms for a rematch would already be agreed in the clause surely?
Who knows. Maybe they didn’t think they’d need a rematch.
Re: Troy Williamson vs. Callum Simpson II | Rematch - May 2026
Posted: 26 Feb 2026, 15:13
by Frostieballs
Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑26 Feb 2026, 15:11
Frostieballs wrote: ↑26 Feb 2026, 15:02
Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑26 Feb 2026, 14:23
It’s one thing activating a rematch, but unless the rematch terms were already agreed prior to the first fight, then that’s what they will be doing.
Negotiating.
Terms for a rematch would already be agreed in the clause surely?
Who knows. Maybe they didn’t think they’d need a rematch.
Then there wouldn’t be a clause to activate!
I’ve seen a few rematch clauses in my time - always had the terms specified.
Re: Troy Williamson vs. Callum Simpson II | Rematch - May 2026
Posted: 26 Feb 2026, 15:19
by Floydendizer
Rematch end of May at Leeds Arena again
Re: Troy Williamson vs. Callum Simpson II | Rematch - May 2026
Posted: 26 Feb 2026, 15:25
by Ruthless-RKO
Frostieballs wrote: ↑26 Feb 2026, 15:13
Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑26 Feb 2026, 15:11
Frostieballs wrote: ↑26 Feb 2026, 15:02
Terms for a rematch would already be agreed in the clause surely?
Who knows. Maybe they didn’t think they’d need a rematch.
Then there wouldn’t be a clause to activate!
I’ve seen a few rematch clauses in my time - always had the terms specified.
There probably was some terms specified. Like purse, arena. Etc.
Re: Troy Williamson vs. Callum Simpson II | Rematch - May 2026
Posted: 26 Feb 2026, 19:33
by Spud MK2
Floydendizer wrote: ↑26 Feb 2026, 15:19
Rematch end of May at Leeds Arena again
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are u sure
Re: Troy Williamson vs. Callum Simpson II | Rematch - May 2026
Posted: 02 Mar 2026, 09:34
by Ruthless-RKO
Troy is on the Fury undercard
Re: Troy Williamson vs. Callum Simpson II | Rematch - May 2026
Posted: 02 Mar 2026, 12:40
by Spud MK2
why is troy fighting this
fight?
troy already had top
ranking to force a world title.
Re: Troy Williamson vs. Callum Simpson II | Rematch - May 2026
Posted: 02 Mar 2026, 14:04
by MPW
Spud MK2 wrote: ↑02 Mar 2026, 12:40
why is troy fighting this
fight?
troy already had top
ranking to force a world title.
This also makes no sense to me. Because Simpson's team activated the rematch clause, Williamson was essentially forced to give up a world title shot as well as vacate the EBU belt he had just won. So, now he's fighting Zachenhuber, who's a decent boxer and should make for a good bout, but it's not the same as going after a world title or defending his European title.
Re: Troy Williamson vs. Callum Simpson II | Rematch - May 2026
Posted: 02 Mar 2026, 15:48
by rio
Simpson done him and bottled it. Excercised the rematch clause forcing Troy to turn down world title shot. Then he pulled out. Shocking behavior. Glad Troy iced him.