Williamson vs Simpson 2: Date, Venue, DAZN Details and Rematch Preview

Who wins: Williamson v Simpson 2?

By Ben | Split Decision
Updated: June 16, 2026
Published: June 10, 2026

Troy Williamson vs Callum Simpson 2 takes place on Saturday, 8 August 2026 at the First Direct Bank Arena in Leeds, live on DAZN. The rematch launches the new multi-fight partnership between BOXXER and DAZN, with Williamson defending the British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles after stopping Simpson in their first meeting in December.

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Their first fight turned dramatically in the tenth round. Simpson had been in control before Williamson floored him four times and forced the stoppage, winning the British, Commonwealth and European super-middleweight titles in the process.

Now Simpson gets the chance to settle the score in Leeds, while Williamson returns as the man who ripped up the script first time around.

When is Williamson vs Simpson 2?

Williamson vs Simpson 2 is scheduled for Saturday, 8 August 2026.

The fight takes place at the First Direct Bank Arena in Leeds, the same venue where Williamson beat Simpson in December. It is also the first event in the new BOXXER and DAZN partnership.

Where is Williamson vs Simpson 2 taking place?

Williamson vs Simpson 2 will be held at the First Direct Bank Arena in Leeds. The venue is a major part of the story. The first fight was held there in December as the unbeaten champion, Simpson, was backed by a strong local crowd, only for the fight to collapse in the tenth round.

What happened in the first Williamson vs Simpson fight?

Williamson and Simpson first met in December 2025.

Simpson entered the fight unbeaten, with Williamson stepping in as the challenger. According to DAZN’s report from the rematch press conference, Simpson appeared to be in control going into the tenth round before Williamson came back with four knockdowns in the round.

Williamson won by TKO with 39 seconds remaining in the tenth. The victory gave him the British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles, while also handing Simpson the first defeat of his professional career.

That ending is what makes the rematch so interesting. Simpson can point to the rounds he felt he was winning, but Williamson can point to the only part that mattered: he found the finish.

Williamson vs Simpson 2 Full Undercard

The Williamson vs Simpson 2 undercard has not been announced yet. BOXXER has said that further details regarding the undercard will be announced shortly. At the time of writing, only the main event between Troy Williamson and Callum Simpson has been confirmed in the material reviewed.

Confirmed so far:

Where to watch Williamson vs Simpson 2: DAZN details

For this fight, DAZN and BOXXER are using Williamson vs Simpson 2 as the launch event for the partnership. That gives the rematch added significance beyond the domestic title scene. You can sign up to DAZN through our affiliate link. Same price to you, whilst supporting the site.

Williamson vs Simpson 2 Tale of the Tape

Troy Williamson

Callum Simpson

Troy Williamson recent form

Callum Simpson recent form

Our prediction

“I’ve beaten you once, and on August 8, I will beat you again,” Williamson said when the fight was confirmed. Writing on Facebook, he added that it is “personal this time”, and he has not hidden his frustration at being kept inactive throughout 2026 while the rematch was arranged. Simpson, for his part, says he cannot wait, promising that Leeds will be bouncing. 

Split Decision leans Williamson to repeat the job late, by stoppage somewhere in rounds 10 to 12 or on a hard-earned decision. That said, this is no formality. Simpson is the bigger, younger man with a partisan crowd behind him, and if he boxes with discipline and gets through the middle rounds intact, a points win for the Barnsley man is very much live.

Williamson vs Simpson 2 FAQs

When is Williamson vs Simpson 2?

Williamson vs Simpson 2 takes place on Saturday, 8 August 2026.

Where is Williamson vs Simpson 2?

Williamson vs Simpson 2 takes place at the First Direct Bank Arena in Leeds.

Where can I watch Williamson vs Simpson 2?

Williamson vs Simpson 2 will be shown live on DAZN.

What titles are on the line?

The British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles are on the line.

Who won the first Williamson vs Simpson fight?

Troy Williamson won the first fight by tenth-round TKO after dropping Callum Simpson four times.

What is Troy Williamson’s record?

Troy Williamson’s record is 22-4-1, with 16 knockouts.

What is Callum Simpson’s record?

Callum Simpson’s record is 18-1, with 13 knockouts.

Who will win Williamson vs Simpson 2?

Split Decision’s early prediction is Troy Williamson to win again, although Callum Simpson has a clear route to victory if he boxes with discipline and avoids being dragged into the kind of late exchange that ended the first fight.

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