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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Callum Simpson credits late sister for inspiring comeback Ivan Zucco KO after being dropped EIGHT SECONDS into fight
'do it for her' 'do it for her' Callum Simpson credits late sister for inspiring comeback Ivan Zucco KO after being dropped EIGHT SECONDS into fight Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CALLUM SIMPSON called on inspiration from his late sister Lily Rae to come from behind and stop Ivan Zucco to win the European title. Simpson suffered the devastating news that his 19-year-old sister had tragically died last year in a quad bike accident on holiday in Greece. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Callum Simpson beat Ivan Zucco Credit: Getty 5 He scored three late knockdowns Credit: Getty But the Barnsley boxing hero - who headlined at the Oakwell Football Ground - continues to fight in Lily Rae's honour. And she would have watched on with pride as her big brother came back to stop Zucco in round ten after three knockdowns. Simpson, crowned the European super-middleweight champion, said: "Not once did I give up, those last few rounds I'll be honest I started thinking about my little sister Lily. "I'll be honest, I just thought I had to push for her and for everybody. "This time last year, Lily was sat up here cheering me on and she was there with me tonight when it got tough, when it got hard. "From round eight, I thought, 'I've got to dig deep, I've got to keep pushing, I've gotta do it for her. She was with me tonight." Simpson filled Barnsley's 23,000-seater - but he got off to a horror start after being floored by only the second punch Zucco threw. Simpson made it to his feet with little trouble but opted to try and make Zucco pay - and buzzed the travelling Italian himself before the bell sounded. The opener was a frenzy of wild shots with both men hurt and the following two rounds was much of the same. And again Simpson was down in round three after a huge left hand as the chaos continued. 'We never know' - Tyson Fury refuses to rule out comeback as Anthony Joshua nears new 'amazing' fight deal The former British and Commonwealth super-middleweight had to pick himself up and dust himself off to turn the fight around. And that is exactly what he did with constant pressure in the second half of the fight turning the tide. By round ten, Simpson was on the front foot and trapped Zucco in the corner - letting off a devastating triple uppercut. It dropped Zucco - who got to his feet - but again he was pinned in the corner and floored with two of the same shots. The underdog European once again made it to his feet but Simpson, smelling blood, jumped on Zucco and forced him to the floor with a barrage of shots. This time there was no coming back for Zucco - as Simpson turned the fight on its head with a comeback victory for the ages. 5 Smith was down twice himself Credit: Getty 5 He came back and credited the win to his late sister Credit: PA
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Callum Simpson credits late sister for inspiring comeback Ivan Zucco KO after being dropped EIGHT SECONDS into fight
CALLUM SIMPSON called on inspiration from his late sister Lily Rae to come from behind and stop Ivan Zucco to win the European title. Simpson suffered the devastating news that his 19-year-old sister had tragically died last year in a quad bike accident on holiday in Greece. 5 Callum Simpson beat Ivan Zucco Credit: Getty 5 He scored three late knockdowns Credit: Getty But the Barnsley boxing hero - who headlined at the Oakwell Football Ground - continues to fight in Lily Rae's honour. And she would have watched on with pride as her big brother came back to stop Zucco in round ten after three knockdowns. Simpson, crowned the European super-middleweight champion, said: "Not once did I give up, those last few rounds I'll be honest I started thinking about my little sister Lily. "I'll be honest, I just thought I had to push for her and for everybody. "This time last year, Lily was sat up here cheering me on and she was there with me tonight when it got tough, when it got hard. "From round eight, I thought, 'I've got to dig deep, I've got to keep pushing, I've gotta do it for her. She was with me tonight." Simpson filled Barnsley's 23,000-seater - but he got off to a horror start after being floored by only the second punch Zucco threw. Simpson made it to his feet with little trouble but opted to try and make Zucco pay - and buzzed the travelling Italian himself before the bell sounded. Most read in Sport The opener was a frenzy of wild shots with both men hurt and the following two rounds was much of the same. And again Simpson was down in round three after a huge left hand as the chaos continued. 'We never know' - Tyson Fury refuses to rule out comeback as Anthony Joshua nears new 'amazing' fight deal The former British and Commonwealth super-middleweight had to pick himself up and dust himself off to turn the fight around. And that is exactly what he did with constant pressure in the second half of the fight turning the tide. By round ten, Simpson was on the front foot and trapped Zucco in the corner - letting off a devastating triple uppercut. It dropped Zucco - who got to his feet - but again he was pinned in the corner and floored with two of the same shots. The underdog European once again made it to his feet but Simpson, smelling blood, jumped on Zucco and forced him to the floor with a barrage of shots. This time there was no coming back for Zucco - as Simpson turned the fight on its head with a comeback victory for the ages. 5 Smith was down twice himself Credit: Getty 5 He came back and credited the win to his late sister Credit: PA 5 Simpson's sister Lily Rae passed away in 2024 Credit: Instagram
News.com.au
01-05-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Moonee Ponds heritage mansion with bank vault in the garage up for sale
One of Moonee Ponds' most iconic homes has hit to the market with a bank vault hidden underneath it. Behind its Italianate facade, the 1878-built mansion 'Trinafour' comes with restored 19th-century features, a granite-clad contemporary extension, Paul Bangay-designed gardens, and a working bank vault once used by Westpac. The five-bedroom, four-bathroom property at 55-57 Park St has been listed with a $9m-$9.9m price guide, making it one of the most-expensive homes ever offered publicly in the suburb. Labor's 'sneaky' change to major plan exposed The home underwent a three-year renovation that blended period craftsmanship with full home automation, all set across two and a half blocks and 1220sq m of land. McDonald Upton Essendon's Joe Zucco said the transformation had to be seen to be believed. 'It's always been an iconic home, but the level of detail in the restoration is something else entirely,' Mr Zucco said. 'They've honoured every part of the heritage from the arches, fireplaces, rosettes, windows, staircases and then extended it with a 20m-long rear family zone that delivers what buyers expect in a modern luxury home.' The Arabescato marble kitchen includes fridges and freezers, dual Wolf ovens, Miele induction cooking with in-built downdraft, and motorised drawers. A full butler's pantry includes further Miele and Liebherr appliances. Automation runs through the entire home, including room-by-room music control, four Samsung Frame TVs, zoned airconditioning, remote access gates and lighting, and smart pool and spa systems. Mr Zucco said the original Westpac bank vault, now located in the double garage, has been preserved and is currently used as storage, but remains fully operational. 'It's definitely a talking point. You don't expect to walk into a family home and see a vault,' he said. Other features include hydronic heating in the original wing, restored parquetry, marble-tiled bathrooms, steel-framed double-glazed windows and doors, a 50,000 litre underground water tank, and rear laneway access with parking for two more cars. The McDonald Upton Essendon agent said the property had already attracted interest from families wanting a high-end home with both street presence and substance. 'This is one of those homes that rarely gets offered publicly. Most prestige homes in this part of Moonee Ponds are sold quietly, off market,' Mr Zucco said. 'I've sold more than 50 homes above $4 million in the area, and this one sits in the absolute top tier.'
