John Simpson fires back at Stephen Smith

Furious John Simpson has hit back at Stephen Smith – and told him to forget about winning the British featherweight title.

Simpson defends his Commonwealth crown against Smith at Glasgow’s Kelvin Hall on September 4.

The fight will now also double as an eliminator for Martin Lindsay’s Lonsdale belt.

On Thursday, Smith said he would beat Simpson and set up a shot at the British crown.

“Stephen can keep on dreaming about the British title, but he’ll never win it,” said Simpson.

“What he seems to be forgetting is that he needs to beat me to get his shot, and that’s not happening.

“He’s a good kid, but come on, does he really have the experience and the tools to beat me?

“This is my 11th championship fight and his first.

“It’s one thing beating up journeymen when you are coming through, but quite different when you have to take on a real champion.”

Simpson himself also believes that he has some unfinished business with the Lonsdale belt, having held it briefly before losing a narrow decision to Paul Appleby.

“I was so close to winning it outright,” said Simpson. “The chance to do so again is massive incentive.

“I want my old belt back, and beating Smith will take me a step closer to doing that. There is no way that I am leaving the ring on September 4 a loser, especially in front of all my own fans.”

Tickets are priced at £40, £50, £75 and £150 from the following outlets:

Morrison Promotions: 0141 554 7777
Tickets Scotland: 08444 155 221 or www.tickets-scotland.com

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