Callum Simpson is preparing for his second fight on the pitch at Barnsley's Oakwell stadium this weekend with European crown up for grabs Kell Brook is an inspiration for Simpson (Image: PA Images )

Callum Simpson is hoping the Barnsley welcome is a shock for Italian foe Ivan Zucco tonight - but is not banking on it.

The Yorkshire favourite is bidding for European super-middleweight glory against the slick southpaw at Oakwell tonight. Simpson has fought at the home of The Tykes before but there will be 15,000 in attendance at the old stadium tonight. ‌

That is what Simpson is hoping is unnerving for his fellow unbeaten foe in what could be one of the biggest nights of his career. ‌

“It will be a character test for sure,” Simpson said. “You don’t really know until you’re i

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