Travis Simms

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Travis Simms
Born (1971-05-01) May 1, 1971 (age 53)
Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S.
Other namesTremendous
Statistics
Weight(s) Light middleweight
Height5 ft 9+1⁄2 in (177 cm)
Reach69 in (175 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights29
Wins28
Wins by KO19
Losses1

Travis Simms (born May 1, 1971) is a Democratic member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, where he represents the 140th Assembly District. The district consists of the central part of the city of Norwalk. He previously served on Norwalk's Common Council. Prior to his political career he was a professional boxer in the super welterweight (154 lb) division.

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Background

Simms is a native of the South Norwalk section of Norwalk, Connecticut. His childhood street bears his name "Travis Simms Way". He is currently a member of the Norwalk Common Council. His identical twin brother, Tarvis Simms, is also a fighter.

Boxing career

Simms, nicknamed "Tremendous", turned pro late at the age of 26, after a stellar amateur career. Although he held the title twice, he was still undefeated until his 26th bout. He first won it in 2003, but was stripped of the belt in May 2005 because he filed a lawsuit against the WBA Organization (in November 2004) for not enforcing his mandatory contract that he received from the organization when he won the regular world title from Alejandro Garcia 2 December 2003.

Simms made a request to enforce his mandate or strip the Super champion Ronald "Winky" Wright.

As the result of an out-of-court settlement in the summer of 2006, the WBA reinstated Simms as "Champion in Recess" in August 2006 while maintaining the full champion status of reigning champion Jose Antonio Rivera. On 6 January 2007, Simms won a nine-round knockout victory against Jose Antonio "El Gallo" Rivera in a championship bout in Hollywood, Florida. [1]

On 7 July 2007, Simms lost his title in a controversial Decision to Joachim Alcine, of Montreal, Quebec (Canada) in the Arena at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, Connecticut

Professional boxing record

30 fights28 wins1 loss
By knockout190
By decision91
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
29Win28–1Jess NoriegaUD6 (6)2014-06-21Main Event Fitness Center, Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
28Win27–1Marcus LuckTKO3 (8)2009-06-20Radisson Hotel, Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
27Win26–1Mike McFailUD6 (6)2008-08-09Radisson Hotel, Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
26Loss25–1 Joachim Alcine UD12 (12)2007-07-07 The Arena at Harbor Yard, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.Lost WBA light middleweight title
25Win25–0 José Antonio Rivera TKO9 (12)2007-01-06 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.Won WBA light middleweight title
24Win24–0 Bronco McKart UD12 (12) 2004-10-02 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained WBA (Regular) light middleweight title
23Win23–0 Alejandro García KO5 (12) 2003-12-13 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Won WBA (Regular) light middleweight title
22Win22–0Anton RobinsonTKO7 (12)2002-11-01 Louisville Gardens, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.Won NABA light middleweight title
21Win21–0Alex Carrillo VillaTKO1 (8)2002-08-10 Earthlink Live, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
20Win20–0Gary GrantUD6 (6)2002-01-31 National Guard Armory, Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
19Win19–0John Lennox LewisTKO4 (8)2001-04-01Club Amazura, Jamaica, Queens, New York, U.S.
18Win18–0Anthony BrooksKO2 (8)2001-03-17Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.
17Win17–0James MullinsTKO3 (8)2001-02-24Golden Gloves Arena, Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
16Win16–0 Kevin Kelly UD8 (8) 2000-11-11 Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
15Win15–0Samuel DugginsKO1 (?)2000-10-21Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
14Win14–0Darrett CrockettTKO6 (8)2000-09-23Camden, South Carolina, U.S.
13Win13–0Benji SingletonUD10 (10)2000-04-14Hubbnell Gym, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
12Win12–0Bernice BarberTKO3 (?)1999-10-28Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
11Win11–0Mack WillisTD4 (?)1999-09-30Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
10Win10–0Alonzo SojourneyTKO1 (?)1999-08-07 Bi-Lo Center, Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.
9Win9–0Keith WilliamsKO1 (4)1999-05-21 Coliseum, Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
8Win8–0Thomas MaceraTKO1 (?)1999-05-08Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
7Win7–0Devin ArthursTKO1 (4)1999-02-19 Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, New York, U.S.
6Win6–0Thomas JohnsonTKO4 (4)1998-10-22Roxy Theater, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
5Win5–0Richard GonzalezUD4 (4)1998-07-31 The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
4Win4–0Quinton VirgenPTS4 (4)1998-05-28 Roxy Theater, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
3Win3–0Elijah McNeilTKO4 (4)1998-04-25Sportsfest, Staten Island, New York, U.S.
2Win2–0Stuart DanielsKO1 (4)1998-03-12The Vanderbilt, Plainview, New York, U.S.
1Win1–0Michael BrownTKO3 (?)1998-02-10Casino Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.

Later in life

Police arrested Simms on 19 August 2012 after he refused to leave a large disturbance involving the widow of his adopted brother. [2] He was found not guilty on all charges on 4 December 2014.

Also, on Monday 20 October 2014 Simms was arrested after reporting a gun stolen out of his Range Rover. He informed police that the handgun was loaded with 12 rounds of ammunition which is a violation of Connecticut law which limits magazine capacity to 10 rounds. [3]

Political career

For a decade, Simms served on the Norwalk City Council representing District B consisting of South Norwalk. [4] In November 2018, Simms won the state legislature's 140th seat representing Norwalk. [5]

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References

  1. ↑ "Simms stops Rivera, wins WBA super welterweight title". ESPN. 7 January 2007. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  2. ↑ "Former boxer, Norwalk councilman arrested, Tasered". Stamford Advocate. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  3. ↑ "Councilman turns himself in on warrant Monday". The Hour. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  4. ↑ "TRAVIS SIMMS". Connecticut House Democrats. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  5. ↑ "AFTER BATTLING BOXING'S POLITICS, TRAVIS SIMMS IS A RISING CONTENDER IN STATE POLITICS". The Ring. 26 February 2020. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Jose Flores 		NABA Light Middleweight champion
November 1, 2002 – 2003
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Ángel Hernández
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBA light middleweight champion
Regular title
December 13, 2003 – March 20, 2005
Promoted		Vacant
Title next held by
Austin Trout
Vacant
Title last held by
Winky Wright 		WBA Light Middleweight champion
March 20, 2005 – June 2005
Stripped		Succeeded by
Alejandro García
promoted from interim status
Preceded by WBA Light Middleweight champion
January 6, 2007 – July 7, 2007		Succeeded by
Honorary boxing titles
New title WBA Light Middleweight
Champion in Recess
August 2006 – January 6, 2007
Regained title		Vacant
Title next held by
Jermell Charlo
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