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Travis Simms

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Travis Simms
Born (1971-05-01) May 1, 1971 (age 53)
Other namesTremendous
Statistics
Weight(s)Light middleweight
Height5 ft 9+12 in (177 cm)
Reach69 in (175 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
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.

Background

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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

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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

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30 fights 28 wins 1 loss
By knockout 19 0
By decision 9 1
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
29 Win 28–1 Jess Noriega UD 6 (6) 2014-06-21 Main Event Fitness Center, Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
28 Win 27–1 Marcus Luck TKO 3 (8) 2009-06-20 Radisson Hotel, Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
27 Win 26–1 Mike McFail UD 6 (6) 2008-08-09 Radisson Hotel, Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
26 Loss 25–1 Joachim Alcine UD 12 (12) 2007-07-07 The Arena at Harbor Yard, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S. Lost WBA light middleweight title
25 Win 25–0 José Antonio Rivera TKO 9 (12) 2007-01-06 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S. Won WBA light middleweight title
24 Win 24–0 Bronco McKart UD 12 (12) 2004-10-02 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Retained WBA (Regular) light middleweight title
23 Win 23–0 Alejandro García KO 5 (12) 2003-12-13 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Won WBA (Regular) light middleweight title
22 Win 22–0 Anton Robinson TKO 7 (12) 2002-11-01 Louisville Gardens, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. Won NABA light middleweight title
21 Win 21–0 Alex Carrillo Villa TKO 1 (8) 2002-08-10 Earthlink Live, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
20 Win 20–0 Gary Grant UD 6 (6) 2002-01-31 National Guard Armory, Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
19 Win 19–0 John Lennox Lewis TKO 4 (8) 2001-04-01 Club Amazura, Jamaica, Queens, New York, U.S.
18 Win 18–0 Anthony Brooks KO 2 (8) 2001-03-17 Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 James Mullins TKO 3 (8) 2001-02-24 Golden Gloves Arena, Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
16 Win 16–0 Kevin Kelly UD 8 (8) 2000-11-11 Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
15 Win 15–0 Samuel Duggins KO 1 (?) 2000-10-21 Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 Darrett Crockett TKO 6 (8) 2000-09-23 Camden, South Carolina, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Benji Singleton UD 10 (10) 2000-04-14 Hubbnell Gym, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Bernice Barber TKO 3 (?) 1999-10-28 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Mack Willis TD 4 (?) 1999-09-30 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Alonzo Sojourney TKO 1 (?) 1999-08-07 Bi-Lo Center, Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Keith Williams KO 1 (4) 1999-05-21 Coliseum, Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Thomas Macera TKO 1 (?) 1999-05-08 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Devin Arthurs TKO 1 (4) 1999-02-19 Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, New York, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Thomas Johnson TKO 4 (4) 1998-10-22 Roxy Theater, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Richard Gonzalez UD 4 (4) 1998-07-31 The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Quinton Virgen PTS 4 (4) 1998-05-28 Roxy Theater, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Elijah McNeil TKO 4 (4) 1998-04-25 Sportsfest, Staten Island, New York, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Stuart Daniels KO 1 (4) 1998-03-12 The Vanderbilt, Plainview, New York, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Michael Brown TKO 3 (?) 1998-02-10 Casino Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.

Later in life

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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

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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]

See also

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References

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  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.
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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
December 13, 2003 – June 2005
Regular title until March 20, 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