LONDON – Callum Simpson showcased his skill and composure to successfully defend his Commonwealth super-middleweight title, stopping a determined but limited Elvis Ahorgah in the fifth round at Wembley Arena.

What initially seemed like a challenging bout ended emphatically at 1:53 of round five when Simpson landed a decisive right-left combination, flooring the 24-year-old Ghanaian for the first time. Ahorgah struggled to recover, prompting referee Howard Foster to step in and halt the contest.

Simpson, who had made a quick work of Steed Woodall in his previous defense on January 11, was called upon as a late addition to the card after the cancellation of the Viddal Riley-Isaac Chamberlain bout. He embraced the opportunity, setting a high tempo from the outset.

Though Ahorgah landed some wild but effective shots early on—leaving swelling near Simpson’s right eye—the champion’s superior speed and technique proved decisive. In the fifth, Simpson delivered a punishing right hand that visibly hurt Ahorgah before sealing the victory with a follow-up combination.

Elsewhere on the card, Moldova’s Aurel Ignat stunned Scott Forrest, handing him his first career defeat with a first-round stoppage in just 1:53. Despite high expectations for Forrest, Ignat’s precise power punches forced an early intervention from the referee.