Tarvis Simms
Encyclopedia
Tarvis Simms is a professional boxer
in the Middleweight
(160 lb
) division.
, Connecticut
. His childhood street bears the name "Travis Simms Way", named after his identical twin brother, Travis Simms
, who is also a fighter. Simms also owns a key to the city, which was presented to him by the mayor.
as well as future Olympic Medalist Roshii Wells. Simms also competed in international tournaments and fought two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Ariel Hernández of Cuba
.
by decision. Simms accepted the bout against Green on eight days notice. After the close loss to Green, Simms signed with advisor Matt Yanofsky and inked a promotional deal with New Jersey based Main Events. He's since won two consecutive bouts heading into 2012.
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
in the Middleweight
Middleweight
Middleweight is a division, or weight class, in boxing. Early boxing history is less than exact, but the middleweight designation seems to have begun in the 1840s. In the bare-knuckle era, the first middleweight championship fight was between Tom Chandler and Dooney Harris in 1897...
(160 lb
Pound (mass)
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) division.
Background
Simms, who grew up in the Roodner Court Projects, is a native of the South Norwalk section of NorwalkNorwalk, Connecticut
Norwalk is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the population of the city is 85,603, making Norwalk sixth in population in Connecticut, and third in Fairfield County...
, Connecticut
Connecticut
Connecticut is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, and the state of New York to the west and the south .Connecticut is named for the Connecticut River, the major U.S. river that approximately...
. His childhood street bears the name "Travis Simms Way", named after his identical twin brother, Travis Simms
Travis Simms
Travis Simms is a professional American boxer in the super welterweight 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...
, who is also a fighter. Simms also owns a key to the city, which was presented to him by the mayor.
Amateur career
Simms had a stellar amateur career, compiling a record of 197 wins and seven defeats http://www.boxing-records.com/palm/voirpalma.phtml?boxeur=simmstar.html. He was a National Golden Gloves champion in 1993 at Middleweight and defeated future world champion Byron MitchellByron Mitchell
Byron Tarone Mitchell was an American boxer of height in the super middleweight division.-Amateur career:Mitchell was the 1996 National Golden Gloves Middleweight champion.-Pro career:...
as well as future Olympic Medalist Roshii Wells. Simms also competed in international tournaments and fought two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Ariel Hernández of Cuba
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
.
Pro career
Simms turned pro at the age of 26 and stopped his first seven opponents. Although he was undefeated for twelve years, he saw limited action due to promotional difficulties. In 2005, he fought to a highly controversial draw in the hometown of Robert Frazier at the Turning Stone Casino in May, 2005. Following a two year layoff, Simms won five straight fights before losing for the first time in late 2009 to title contender Allan GreenAllan Green
Allan Lamar Green is a professional boxer of the super middleweight division. A notable contender, Green has a current record of 30 wins with 21 knockouts, and three losses.-Amateur career:...
by decision. Simms accepted the bout against Green on eight days notice. After the close loss to Green, Simms signed with advisor Matt Yanofsky and inked a promotional deal with New Jersey based Main Events. He's since won two consecutive bouts heading into 2012.