Williamson started well in the opening round before Simpson came on during the final minute, forcing him toward the ropes. Simpson continued applying pressure in the second, landing effectively before the action repeatedly fell into clinches.
The third produced Simpson’s strongest attack of the early rounds. He hurt Williamson badly during the final minute and had him struggling to remain upright, but Williamson recovered and fought his way through the trouble.
Williamson responded in the fourth, finishing strongly with Simpson against the ropes. Simpson regained the advantage in the fifth before the two spen
