Overview

• Sims earned a unanimous points victory over four rounds, with Hopkins receiving a standing count in the first.
• Ex-world champion Darren Barker worked Sims’ corner, while Tony Sims celebrated post-fight but was barred from cornering by the British Boxing Board of Control.
• Both fighters made their boxing debuts on the Misfits 22 card at the AO Arena in Manchester.
• Coverage noted Hopkins arrived late after travel issues and was largely absent during fight week before competing on the night.
• The event’s first two bouts, including this matchup, streamed free on DAZN’s YouTube channel, with the rest on DAZN pay-per-view at a reported £19.99.