Summary

  1. Goodnight allpublished at 22:25 GMT 20 December 2025

    Troy Willamson celebratesImage source, Getty Images

    And that, ladies and gentlemen, is our live boxing action over until 2026.

    Another stunning year of fighting comes to an end with Troy Williamson's brilliant stoppage over Callum Simpson in Leeds.

    We'll be back for more huge fights next year, so we'll expect to see you there with us.

    Goodnight and thanks for joining!

  2. Not bad, eh Williamson?published at 22:25 GMT 20 December 2025

    Troy Williamson looks in the mirrorImage source, Boxxer
  3. Williamson goes back to Jamaica a championpublished at 22:23 GMT 20 December 2025

    View of bar in th sun and same bar ruined, with roof caved in after hurricane hitsImage source, Troy Williamson/Gerald Atkinson

    We told you earlier Troy Williamson's family have been badly affected by the hurricane in Jamaica.

    His father's bar has been destroyed and Williamson has been raising money to help his dad and siblings who live in Jamaica.

    With victory over Callum Simpson for Troy Williamson has revitalised his career and more importantly, the purse from his fight will go a long way in helping to rebuild a family home 4,600 miles away in Jamaica.

    "The full village and island are basically ruined, so it will take a while to rebuild," says Williamson.

    "But I'd love to go out there after my fight."

    Read more about Williamson's story.

  4. Joshua calls out Fury with impressionpublished at 22:22 GMT 20 December 2025

    Anthony Joshua put in his wish with Santa after his win against Jake Paul. Could we finally see AJ take on Tyson Fury in 2026?

  5. Ask Ben Anythingpublished at 22:21 GMT 20 December 2025

    Shalom Q&A

    Ben Shalom
    Boxxer promoter

    Who would be your dream fighter to promote?

    "My dream fighter to promote would have been Ricky Hatton."

    What would be your dream fight to promote?

    "Gradus Kraus v Ben Whittaker."

  6. 'I will come back and correct this'published at 22:20 GMT 20 December 2025

    Williamson beats Simpson by stoppage

    Callum Simpson speaking after his defeat against Troy Williamson: "I thought I was winning most of the rounds. It was always going to be a tough fight with Troy and I got caught with a very good shot. Well done to him.

    "I want to say thank you to everyone who turned out tonight and is still here now. I have just been put down and everyone is still here, cheering my name. I will not forget that.

    "We've got a rematch. I will get back to work, come back and correct this. Thank you for sticking with me. I will be back.

    "Well done to Troy, well deserved."

  7. Ask Ben Anythingpublished at 22:18 GMT 20 December 2025

    Shalom Q&A

    Ben Shalom
    Boxxer promoter

    With the introduction of Dana White's Zuffa Boxing, what is your verdict on a new boxing entity coming in and wanting one world champion per division?

    "The more investing into boxing the better, but I think the reality is that the sport is so big that It will never be dominated by one promotion."

  8. 'I have changed our lives for the better'published at 22:17 GMT 20 December 2025

    Williamson beats Simpson by stoppage

    More from Troy Williamson after his victory against Callum Simpson: "This one is for my baby boy at home. He comes up to me every single day and says 'And the new...' I don't even have to tell him. I promised him I was bringing the belts back to him in the hotel tonight and I am absolutely over the moon.

    "This fight has changed my life. I have always wanted my children to have a better upbringing than I had. I deserve that tonight with a performance of a lifetime. I have changed mine and my kids' lives for the better.

    "I am looking forward to 2026. Bring on all comers."

  9. On the moneypublished at 22:14 GMT 20 December 2025

    Williamson beats Simpson by stoppage

    Troy Williamson couldn't miss with the right hand tonight!

    Troy Williamson punches Callum SimpsonImage source, Getty Images
  10. 'I manifested this for months'published at 22:11 GMT 20 December 2025

    Williamson beats Simpson by stoppage

    Troy Williamson speaking after his victory against Callum Simpson: "First of all, I want to thank every single person in this arena. Without you lot we wouldn't be in the ring tonight.

    "This is deep. I carry this piece of paper with me every single day in my car and I read it to myself four or five times a day. I put it in my sock tonight.

    "I signed it on 28 October and it says, 'I will become British, Commonwealth and European champion on December 20. I will knock out Callum Simpson'. Tonight, you have got yourself a new champion.

    "I am a big believer in manifestation and I have manifested this for months. I dreamt, believed, and became the champion.

    "Nobody believes in me more than myself. This is my weight division and I showed it tonight."

  11. Ask Ben Anythingpublished at 22:08 GMT 20 December 2025

    Shalom Q&A

    Ben Shalom
    Boxxer promoter

    Do you think Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury will happen?

    "It's obviously too late, so you'd prefer for them to just get it on. At this stage in their career, any decent heavyweight is a risk."

    What is Adam Azim's route to a world title?

    "I think he can through the IBF, he is ranked number five there. He is going to fight [Gustavo] Lemos, ideally get into the top three. Richardson Hitchins, hopefully in the next two or three fights."

  12. Postpublished at 22:06 GMT 20 December 2025

    Williamson beats Simpson by stoppage

    Stacey Copeland
    Retired boxer on BBC Radio 5 Live

    An incredible performance from Williamson.

    Simpson is still on unsteady legs - there was no holding Williamson back once he had smelt blood.

    When he jumped on the ropes right in front of us, I think he shouted, 'doubt me now'. People have doubted him before and he proved them wrong.

    He came here and grabbed his opportunity to take those belts.

    You have to feel for Simpson, what a valiant performance after getting up three times.

  13. Postpublished at 22:03 GMT 20 December 2025

    Williamson beats Simpson by stoppage

    The judges had Callum Simpson ahead on the cards going into the 10th round.

    It did feel like a matter of time until Troy Williamson landed BIG and that's exactly what happened.

    Troy Williamson and Callum Simpson embraceImage source, Boxxer
  14. Postpublished at 22:00 GMT 20 December 2025

    Williamson beats Simpson by stoppage

    Troy Williamson is talking in the middle of the ring. He says he manifested this knockout for months.

    We'll have full quotes coming your way very soon.

    Troy Williamson does push ups in the ring celebratingImage source, Boxxer
  15. Postpublished at 21:58 GMT 20 December 2025

    Williamson beats Simpson by stoppage

    And the newwwwww!

    Troy Williamson is a two-weight British champion after a brilliant display.

    A tough one for Callum Simpson. It's his first defeat as a pro but he's taken it with incredible grace as you'd expect.

    Troy Williamson celebrates on his team's shouldersImage source, Boxxer
  16. Postpublished at 21:56 GMT 20 December 2025

    Williamson beats Simpson by stoppage

    It was tough to call, Mike, but Williamson took matters into his own hands.

  17. Postpublished at 21:56 GMT 20 December 2025

    Really close fight. Both fighters boxing really well, a tough one to call.

    Mike

  18. Postpublished at 21:55 GMT 20 December 2025

    Williamson beats Simpson by stoppage

    Williamson could smell blood as Simpson was dropped the first time and he didn't let up in what was a really composed finish.

    Simpson's mouthpiece popped out after the first knockdown but the referee mustn't have spotted it.

  19. It's all over!published at 21:53 GMT 20 December 2025
    Breaking

    Simpson v Williamson

    It's a stunning display from Williamson as he is just too much for Simpson.

    The overhand right proves to be the punch to end it all as the referee waves it off.

    The referee stops Callum Simpson from getting up, Troy Williamson celebratesImage source, Getty Images
  20. Simpson is down for a third timepublished at 21:52 GMT 20 December 2025

    Simpson v Williamson

    How is this still going on?!