Anthony Sims Jr.

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Anthony Sims Jr.
Born (1995-02-23) February 23, 1995 (age 29)
Plainfield, Indiana, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other namesMagician
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights25
Wins23
Wins by KO20
Losses2

Anthony Sims Jr. (born February 23, 1995) is an American professional boxer.

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Personal life

Sims was born on February 23, 1995, [1] in Plainfield, Indiana. He is a cousin of Floyd Mayweather Jr. [2]

Professional career

Sims Jr. was a decorated US amateur and finished his amateur career with a record of 188–13, including 10 national titles.[ citation needed ]

The 6 ft 1 light heavyweight has demonstrated exceptional power and has knocked out all but two of his opponents. He has 10 first-round KO's.[ citation needed ]

On August 1, 2018, he signed with promoter Eddie Hearn under Matchroom Boxing USA. [3] Sims Jr. is now a free agent.[ citation needed ]

He fought Zak Chelli for the WBA Continental super-middleweight title at Wembley Arena in London, England, on 11 February 2023, losing by unanimous decision. [4] [5] [6]

Professional boxing record

25 fights23 wins2 losses
By knockout200
By decision32
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
25Loss23–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Zak Chelli UD10Feb 11, 2023 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Wembley Arena, Wembley, EnglandFor WBA Continental super middleweight title
24Win23–1 Flag of the United States.svg Antonio ToddUD8Dec 21, 2022 Flag of the United States.svg Sony Hall, Manhattan, New York, U.S.
23Win22–1 Flag of the United States.svg Manny WoodsTKO3 (8), 1:22Dec 18, 2021 Flag of the United States.svg The Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
22Win21–1 Flag of Argentina.svg Hernán David PerézTKO9 (12), 2:29Aug 13, 2021 Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg Atlantis Palm Hotel, Dubai, UAEFor WBA Intercontinental super middleweight title
21Loss20–1 Flag of Colombia.svg Roamer Alexis Angulo SD10Jan 30, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Meridian at Island Gardens, Miami, Florida, U.S.For WBO Latino super middleweight title
20Win20–0 Flag of the United States.svg Morgan FitchTKO6 (10), 0:42Oct 12, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Wintrust Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
19Win19–0 Flag of the United States.svg Vaughn AlexanderUD10Apr 26, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
18Win18–0 Flag of Argentina.svg Mateo Damian VeronTKO6 (10), 1:54Mar 2, 2019 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg East of England Arena, Peterborough, England
17Win17–0 Flag of the United States.svg Colby CourterTKO2 (8), 0:40Nov 17, 2018 Flag of the United States.svg Kansas Star Arena, Mulvane, Kansas, U.S.
16Win16–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Mario AguilarKO6 (8), 2:49Oct 6, 2018 Flag of the United States.svg Wintrust Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
15Win15–0 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Stanislav EschnerTKO4 (6), 1:13Aug 4, 2018 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ice Arena Wales, Cardiff, Wales
14Win14–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Miguel CubosTKO1 (6), 2:58Feb 24, 2017 Flag of the United States.svg Motor City Casino, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
13Win13–0 Flag of the United States.svg Rayco SaundersTKO2 (6), 2:01Nov 17, 2016 Flag of the United States.svg Motor City Casino, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
12Win12–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jimmy CampbellTKO1 (8), 1:17Jun 18, 2016 Flag of the United States.svg Tim Faulkner Gallery, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
11Win11–0 Flag of the United States.svg Keith DebowTKO1 (6), 1:27May 7, 2016 Flag of the United States.svg Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
10Win10–0 Flag of the United States.svg William JohnsonTKO1 (6), 2:26Mar 26, 2016 Flag of the United States.svg Farm Bureau Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
9Win9–0 Flag of the United States.svg Eric MoonTKO1 (4), 2:15Feb 13, 2016 Flag of the United States.svg Royal Oak Music Theatre, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
8Win8–0 Flag of the United States.svg Joe JilesKO1 (6), 1:10Jan 22, 2016 Flag of the United States.svg Wheeling Island Casino Racetrack, Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S.
7Win7–0 Flag of the United States.svg Darius ShorterTKO1 (8), 1:38Nov 28, 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Wheeling Island Hotel Casino Racetrack, Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S.
6Win6–0 Flag of the United States.svg Ramiro Bueno Jr.TKO1 (6), 1:25Oct 17, 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Derby Park Expo, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
5Win5–0 Flag of the United States.svg Anthony MorganKO1 (4), 0:55Jun 27, 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Tyndall Armoury, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
4Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Dwayne WilliamsTKO2 (4), 1:47Apr 17, 2015 Flag of the United States.svg International Banquet Center, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
3Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Cody GrovesKO1 (4), 2:17Feb 28, 2015 Flag of the United States.svg McGowan Hall - Knights of Columbus, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
2Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Josh ThorpeTKO2 (4), 2:25May 29, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Horseshoe Casino, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg James Lee GuyUD4Apr 19, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg McGowan Hall - Knights of Columbus, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.

References

  1. ↑ "Matchroom – Anthony Sims Jr". Matchroom Boxing . Archived from the original on July 18, 2020.
  2. ↑ Moar, Nick (October 13, 2018). "Anthony Sims Jr EXCLUSIVE: Boxing ace reveals Mayweather snub and how Hearn deal happened". Daily Express . Archived from the original on October 14, 2018. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
  3. ↑ Promotions, Matchroom. "Light heavyweight Anthony Sims jr signs with Eddie Hearn". MRB- Matchroom Boxing.
  4. ↑ "Chelli overcame Sims Jr. to win the WBA regional belt". wbaboxing.com. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Zak Chelli Outworks Anthony Sims Over Ten, Viddal Riley Wins". Boxing Scene. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Zak Chelli takes upset win over Anthony Sims: "I outboxed the boxer. It doesn't get any better!"". Sky Sports. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
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