Travis Simms
| Travis Simms | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Travis Simms |
| Nickname(s) | Tremendous |
| Rated at | Light Middleweight |
| Nationality | United States |
| Born |
1 May 1971 Norwalk, Connecticut |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 28 |
| Wins | 27 |
| Wins by KO | 24 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Travis Simms (born 1 May 1971) is a professional American boxer in the super welterweight (154 lb) division.
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.
Pro 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.[1] 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.[2] On 6 January 2007, Simms won a nine-round knockout victory against Jose Antonio "El Gallo" Rivera in a championship bout in Hollywood, Florida.
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
Later in life
Police arrested Simms on August 19, 2012 after he refused to leave a large disturbance involving the widow of his adopted brother. He was found not guilty on all charges on December 4, 2014.[3] Also, on Monday October 20, 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. [4]
| Preceded by Alejandro Garcia |
WBA Light Middleweight Champion 13 December 2003 – May 2005 Regular title until 20 March 2005 Stripped |
Succeeded by Alejandro Garcia Interim champ promoted |
| New title | WBA Light Middleweight Champion Champion in Recess August, 2006 – 6 January 2007 |
Unified |
| Preceded by Jose Antonio Rivera |
WBA Light Middleweight Champion 6 January 2007 – 7 July 2007 |
Succeeded by Joachim Alcine |
See also
References
- ↑ http://articles.nydailynews.com/2003-12-16/sports/18246094_1_open-championship-world-title-atlantic-city
- ↑ http://www.sho.com/site/boxing/profile.do?fighter=454411&event=454229&fight=507924
- ↑ LESLIE LAKE and STEVE KOBAK Hour Staff Writers (4 December 2014). "Councilman Simms KOs criminal charges; found not guilty". Thehour.com.
- ↑ Hour Staff Report (21 October 2014). "Councilman turns himself in on warrant Monday". Thehour.com.