Travis Simms
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
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 fights | 28 wins | 1 loss |
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By knockout | 19 | 0 |
By decision | 9 | 1 |
Draws | 1 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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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
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]
See also
- List of southpaw stance boxers
- List of boxing families
- List of world light-middleweight boxing champions
References
- ^ "Simms stops Rivera, wins WBA super welterweight title". ESPN. 7 January 2007. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
- ^ "Former boxer, Norwalk councilman arrested, Tasered". Stamford Advocate. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
- ^ "Councilman turns himself in on warrant Monday". The Hour. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
- ^ "TRAVIS SIMMS". Connecticut House Democrats. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
- ^ "AFTER BATTLING BOXING'S POLITICS, TRAVIS SIMMS IS A RISING CONTENDER IN STATE POLITICS". The Ring. 26 February 2020. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
External links
- Boxing record for Travis Simms from BoxRec (registration required)
Sporting positions | ||||
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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 Alejandro García | 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 |
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