Callum Simpson

Around 6500 tickets sold before they even go on general sale for his British title fight against Zak Chelli.

Only had 4 fights on Sky and not a single other fight on the card has been announced yet.

Barnsley will be rocking on fight night

 

Yes,I've read that as season starts the following week its to protect the pitch so they have opened the main stand and place the ring just on the edge of pitch, rather than in center circle. Which makes sense as most team stadium fights happen at end of season.

I think lack of venues in Barnsley has limited the choice. The Metrodome only holds about 1-1.5k, but I'm shocked they've gone straight to Oakwell stadium after just a few fights. Think that was a massive risk, I thought he might do a few thousand or need a decent undercard to sell it out. I expected them to have him on a few cards at Sheffield or Leeds arenas and see what numbers he does whilst trying to build him up then maybe if he kept winning bring him to Oakwell.

Hes a Barnsley fan and local lad, does a lot with the club and it looks like the local sports fans have bought in to him in big numbers which is great as it should make the occasion excellent. Never thought I'd get to see a boxing event at Oakwell - hopefully this could be the start of a journey, but even if its a one off (im we'll aware Chelli is a good fighter and could spoil the party!) It should be a brilliant atmosphere.

Got our tickets in the presale - Roll on August 3rd!

 

Yes, sold out in 48 hours, just hospitality left.7000 capacity due to the season kicking off the week after.

I think their is a good amount of people like your gaffer, that might not be your traditional boxing fans but have bought into a local lad doing well and being part of a big event (Barnsley doesn't get a great deal of events).Think it shows How' good the promotion of him has been that these type of people know about him and are buying tickets.

Just hope Chelli doesn't derail the journey and we get more nights like this

 

Yes great to see him back out. Its a good move, I know he only fought a couple of weeks ago but it was 2 rounds and he was completely unscathed. The big Oakwell fight won't be until late May so it's great he's keeping busy in the meantime.

I was thinking of going to this card anyway as I enjoy watching Azim, think the addition of Simpson means I'm probably getting a ticket now