Michael Simms (boxer)

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Michael Simms
Personal information
Full nameMichael Simms Jr.
NationalityFlag of the United States.svg  United States
Born (1974-07-26) July 26, 1974 (age 49)
Sacramento, California
Sport
Sport Boxing
Weight class Light heavyweight
Medal record
World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1999 Houston Light Heavyweight

Michael Simms Jr (born July 26, 1974) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2000 to 2012. As an amateur, he won a gold medal at the 1999 World Championships at light heavyweight.

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Amateur career

Simms won the tournament in Houston 1999 by beating David Haye 8–2, Humberto Savigne of Cuba 5–1, defeating Ali Ismayilov of Azerbaijan by 7–5 and getting a controversial 3–3 (countback 33–26) decision over John Dovi of France in the final.[ citation needed ]

A year later, Simms was dropped from the Olympics 2000 team for breaches of discipline, and replaced with Olanda Anderson.

Professional career

He turned pro in 2000 but disappointed displaying a world class chin but moderate power and questionable work ethic. He drew with undefeated Felix Cora Jr. in 2003, then lost to undefeated heavyweight Nurlan Meirmanov, the rematch with Cora in 2004, undefeated cruiser Vadim Tokarev, Ola Afolabi (9–1) and undefeated Marco Huck in 2005. In 2007 he lost to Louis Azille and undefeated heavyweight Roman Greenberg.[ citation needed ]

Professional boxing record

22 Wins (14 knockouts, 8 decisions), 16 Losses (2 knockouts, 14 decisions), 2 Draws
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
Loss24-0 Flag of Poland.svg Mateusz Masternak TKO404/02/2012 Flag of Germany.svg Fraport Arena, Frankfurt Referee stopped the bout at 1:16 of the fourth round.
Win8-16-1 Flag of the United States.svg Leo BercierTKO505/11/2011 Flag of the United States.svg Thunder Valley Casino Resort, Lincoln, California
Loss10-0 Flag of Russia.svg Rakhim Chakhkiyev KO424/09/2011 Flag of Germany.svg Dima-Sportcenter, Hamburg Simms knocked out at 1:43 of the fourth round.
Loss11-2 Flag of Ukraine.svg Anatoliy DudchenkoUD603/06/2011 Flag of the United States.svg Warner Center Marriott, Woodland Hills, California
Loss21-0 Flag of Germany.svg Alexander Frenkel UD813/03/2010 Flag of Germany.svg Max-Schmeling-Halle, Berlin
Win12-1-1 Flag of Germany.svg Martin KempfUD805/12/2009 Flag of Germany.svg Arena Ludwigsburg, Ludwigsburg
Loss19-1 Flag of the United States.svg Matt Godfrey SD1012/09/2009 Flag of the United States.svg Red Lion Hotel, Sacramento, California
Draw24-10-2 Flag of the United States.svg Kelvin Davis PTS607/08/2009 Flag of the United States.svg Red Lion Hotel, Sacramento, California
Loss21-1 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Troy Ross UD1019/06/2009 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec
Loss16-1 Flag of Cuba.svg Yoan Pablo Hernandez MD825/10/2008 Flag of Germany.svg Weser-Ems-Halle, Oldenburg
Win25-6 Flag of the United States.svg Derrick Harmon UD615/05/2008 Flag of the United States.svg Red Lion Hotel, Sacramento, California
Loss28-1 Flag of Russia.svg Grigory Drozd UD823/02/2008 Flag of Russia.svg DIVS, Ekaterinburg
Loss10-5 Flag of Cuba.svg Damian Norris SD1007/02/2008 Flag of the United States.svg Red Lion Hotel, Sacramento, California
Loss24-0 Flag of Israel.svg Roman Greenberg UD1010/03/2007 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Square Garden, New York City
Loss18-3-2 Flag of Dominica.svg Louis AzilleUD822/02/2007 Flag of the United States.svg Radisson Hotel, Sacramento, California
Loss11-0 Flag of Germany.svg Marco Huck UD8 17/12/2005 Flag of Germany.svg Max-Schmeling-Halle, Berlin
Win19-22-3 Flag of the United States.svg Willie ChapmanUD630/09/2005 Flag of the United States.svg Cache Creek Casino Resort, Brooks, California
Win23-23-5 Flag of the United States.svg David VedderUD826/08/2005 Flag of the United States.svg Radisson Hotel, Sacramento, California
Loss9-1-3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ola Afolabi UD819/08/2005 Flag of the United States.svg Gold Coast Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win12-6-1 Flag of the United States.svg Troy BeetsUD1021/07/2005 Flag of the United States.svg ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California
Loss18-0-1 Flag of Russia.svg Vadim Tokarev UD1013/05/2005 Flag of Russia.svg Kazan Sports Hall, Kazan
Win10-7-3 Flag of the United States.svg Jonathan YoungUD829/04/2005 Flag of the United States.svg Radisson Hotel, Sacramento, California
Win27-8-2 Flag of Uganda.svg Joseph KiwanukaRTD810/12/2004 Flag of the United States.svg ARCO Arena, Sacramento, CaliforniaKiwanuka retired after the eighth round.
Win8-8-2 Flag of Mexico.svg Victor MacielKO114/10/2004 Flag of the United States.svg ARCO Arena, Sacramento, CaliforniaMaciel knocked out at 0:55 of the first round.
Loss13-0-2 Flag of the United States.svg Felix Cora, Jr. MD1225/06/2004 Flag of the United States.svg Ramada Inn, Rosemont, Illinois IBF USBA Cruiserweight Title.
Win5-1 Flag of Brazil.svg Marcelino Novaes TKO627/03/2004 Flag of the United States.svg ARCO Arena, Stateline, NevadaReferee stopped the bout at 1:47 of the sixth round.
Loss7-0 Flag of Cuba.svg Yanqui Diaz MD621/02/2004 Flag of the United States.svg City Center Pavilion, Reno, Nevada
Draw10-0 Flag of the United States.svg Felix Cora, Jr. PTS1015/03/2003 Flag of the United States.svg UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois
Win13-32-8 Flag of the United States.svg Wesley MartinKO201/11/2002 Flag of the United States.svg ARCO Arena, Sacramento, CaliforniaMartin knocked out at 1:45 of the second round.
Win6-22-1 Flag of Cuba.svg Miguel AquilaRTD424/05/2002 Flag of the United States.svg Feather Falls Casino, Oroville, California
Win9-20 Flag of the United States.svg Tracy BarriosTKO429/03/2002 Flag of the United States.svg Radisson Hotel, Sacramento, California Referee stopped the bout at 0:36 of the fourth round.
Win14-23 Flag of Cuba.svg Ali SanchezTKO319/12/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Feather Falls Casino, Oroville, CaliforniaReferee stopped the bout at 2:58 of the third round.
Win11-4 Flag of the United States.svg Reggie RobertsUD1007/09/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Radisson Hotel, Sacramento, California
Win-- Flag of the United States.svg Richard CurtisTKO121/07/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Feather Falls Casino, Oroville, CaliforniaReferee stopped the bout at 1:50 of the first round.
Win-- Flag of the United States.svg Maximo MartinezKO222/06/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Vallejo, California
Win3-4 Flag of the United States.svg Kevin GilchristTKO127/04/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada
Win3-3 Flag of the United States.svg Kevin GilchristKO211/03/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Feather Falls Casino, Oroville, CaliforniaGilchrist knocked out at 1:42 of the second round.
Win4-4-2 Flag of the United States.svg Marcus HarveyKO219/01/2001 Flag of the United States.svg ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California Harvey knocked out at 1:08 of the second round.
Win5-3-1 Flag of Mexico.svg Jose Carlos GonzalezKO227/10/2000 Flag of the United States.svg Feather Falls Casino, Oroville, California
Win24-23-2 Flag of Mexico.svg Jesus MayorgaMD419/08/2000 Flag of the United States.svg Feather Falls Casino, Oroville, California
Awards and achievements
Preceded by United States Amateur Light Heavyweight Champion
1999
Succeeded by

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