Lorenzo Simpson Won WBA Intercontinental Title
Lorenzo Simpson secured the title by decision after a competitive bout against Shawn McCalman.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Boxing
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Lorenzo Simpson defeated Shawn McCalman to claim the vacant WBA Intercontinental Light Heavyweight Title at an event titled The Supper. Two judges scored the fight 97-93 for Simpson, while one judge scored it 96-94 for McCalman.
Why it matters
This victory allows the boxers to move forward in their professional rankings by competing for the vacant regional title. The outcome establishes a new champion in the light heavyweight division while shifting the career trajectory for both fighters.
Lorenzo Simpson now holds a professional record of 17 wins and 3 losses with 10 knockouts, while Shawn McCalman holds an identical 17-3 record with 8 knockouts.
The players
Lorenzo Simpson
He is a professional boxer who trains at the Upton Boxing Center and now holds the WBA Intercontinental Light Heavyweight Title.
Shawn McCalman
He is a professional boxer who maintains a career record of 17 wins and 3 losses.
The details
The bout featured multiple rounds of close-quarters combat as the two fighters battled for the regional championship. The final decision was reached by the judges following the full duration of the contest.
Timeline
The fight took place on September 19, 2026.
Gervonta Davis won his first world title in January 2017.
Season Trajectory
This win positions Lorenzo Simpson to pursue higher-ranked opponents within the division as he looks to challenge a top-15 fighter. The result significantly alters the competitive standing for both participants in the ongoing professional boxing season.
Simpson secures the WBA Intercontinental Light Heavyweight Title, which serves as a major prerequisite for future world title elimination bouts. This outcome updates the career standings for both boxers, effectively changing their path toward mandatory challenge positions.
The takeaway
The win cements Lorenzo Simpson as a serious contender in the light heavyweight ranks. He will now shift his focus toward scheduling a matchup against a top-15 ranked opponent to continue his climb up the world rankings.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Boxing News 24.
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