Luke Simpkin

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Luke Simpkin
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Real nameLuke Simpkin
Weight(s) Heavyweight
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Nationality Flag of the United Kingdom.svg British
Born (1979-05-05) 5 May 1979 (age 43)
Derby,
England
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights46
Wins11
Wins by KO8
Losses32
Draws3
No contests0

Luke Simpkin (born 5 May 1979 in Derby) is a British light heavyweight boxer based in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, England. His record stands at 11 wins, 32 losses and 3 draws after 46 bouts.

Simpkin competed in the "Prizefighter" competition in Newcastle-upon-Tyne on 12 September 2008. Defeating Dave Ferguson in the opening round, Simpkin went on to fight Sam Sexton. [1] Sexton subsequently took Simpkin out of contention winning the match by unanimous decision and continued on to win the competition. [2]

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References

  1. "Fighting Ferguson: I'll do the business". Sunderland Echo. 12 September 2008. Archived from the original on 16 September 2008. Retrieved 12 September 2008.
  2. "Prizefighter: Sexton upsets Burton to take title"