Harry Simon (boxer)

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Harry Simon (born 21 October 1971) is a Namibian former professional boxer. He is a world champion in two weight classes, having held the World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior middleweight title from 1998 to 2001, and the WBO middleweight title in 2002.

In 2002, Simon was involved in a serious car crash. He was found guilty of "culpable homicide" and sentenced to jail in 2007. Simon was released in 2009. He lost his world middleweight title owing to injuries sustained from the car accident, being stripped of the belt for failure to defend it.

In 2013 Simon won the vacant IBF International Light Heavyweight title against Geard Ajetović, and defended it against him again in 2014.

He retired undefeated with a record of 31–0–0, with 23 wins by way of knockout.

Amateur highlights

As an amateur Simon represented Namibia as a welterweight at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, and had an overall amateur record of 121–9. His result was:

Professional career

Simon turned pro in 1994 and won the WBO junior middleweight title in 1998 by defeating Winky Wright by controversial decision. The bout had initially been ruled a draw, but then a "scoring error" favoring Simon was discovered. He defended the title four times against Kevin Lueshing, Enrique Areco, Rodney Jones and Wayne Alexander. He later captured the WBO middleweight title against Sweden's Armand Krajnc in a unanimous 12-round decision. In 2002, Simon was involved in a serious car accident, sustaining injuries that prevented his defending his title; because of this he was stripped of the belt.[1]

Simon returned to boxing in March 2007, winning an eight round decision over Stephen Nzuemb, in Namibia. He won a fight against Tanzanian Rashid Mutumla by knockout on 2 December 2010. Following his release from jail in 2009, Simon launched a comeback, recording several wins over journeyman opposition.

On 24 November 2018 Simon fought together with his son, Harry Simon Jr. They both won their fights, making it a first in Namibia for father and son to appear together, and to both win.[2]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
31 Win 31–0 Kaminjah Ramadhan TKO 2 (8) Nov 24, 2018 Ramatex Factory, Windhoek, NamibiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 30–0 Japhet Kaseba TKO 2 (8) Mar 26, 2016 Helao Nafidi Business Expo Hall, Helao Nafidi, NamibiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 29–0 Geard Ajetović UD 12 Sep 28, 2013 Ramatex Factory, Windhoek, NamibiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant IBF International light heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 28–0 Zoltan Kiss, Jr. TKO 2 (8) 2:33Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 29, 2013 Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, NamibiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 27–0 Ruben Groenewald TKO 1 (12) 1:23Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 23, 2012 SKW Hall, Windhoek, NamibiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 26–0 Rashid Matumla KO 1 (10) 1:43Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 4, 2010 OK Parking Lot, Windhoek, NamibiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 25–0 Daniel Wanyonyi TKO 5 (6) Feb 20, 2010 Simmers Restaurant, Nairobi, KenyaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 24–0 Stephen Nzuemba UD 12 Mar 3, 2007 Sam Nujoma Stadium, Windhoek, NamibiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 23–0 Armand Krajnc UD 12 Apr 6, 2002 Circus Building, Copenhagen, DenmarkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBO middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 22–0 Hacine Cherifi UD 12 Jul 21, 2001 Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBO interim middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 21–0 Wayne Alexander TKO 5 (12) 2:43Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 10, 2001 Kingsway Leisure Centre, Widnes, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO junior middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 20–0 Rodney Jones MD 12 Sep 23, 2000 Casino Rama, Rama, Ontario, CanadaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO junior middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 19–0 Enrique Areco TKO 10 (12) Feb 19, 2000 Goresbrook Leisure Centre, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO junior middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 18–0 Kevin Lueshing TKO 3 (12) 2:08Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 1, 1999 Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO junior middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 17–0 Winky Wright MD 12 Aug 22, 1998 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBO junior middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 16–0 Kasi Kaihau KO 4 (10) 1:12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 22, 1997 Ponds Forge, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 George Richards KO 5 (8) 2:37Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 19, 1997 Wembley Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Nick Odore KO 5 (6) 2:37Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 3, 1997 NYNEX Arena, Manchester, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 John Bosco KO 2 (8) 1:48Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 8, 1997 London Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Anthony Ivory PTS 6 Aug 31, 1996 Point Theatre, Dublin, IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Del Bryan TKO 6 (10) Jul 6, 1996 NYNEX Arena, Manchester, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Paul Wesley RTD 4 (8) 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 13, 1996 Wythenshawe Forum, Manchester, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 José María Cabral KO 6 (10) Sep 23, 1995 Vista University Indoor Centre, Bloemfontein, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Danny Chavez PTS 10 Jul 8, 1995 Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Ernest Goliath TKO 1 (8) May 12, 1995 Berea Park Arena, Pretoria, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Enuel Marshile TKO 5 (8) Mar 15, 1995 Morula Sun Casino, Mabopane, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Paul Nhlumayo TKO 2 (6) Dec 21, 1994 DLI Hall, Durban, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Thandekile Boyana TKO 4 Nov 20, 1994 Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Petros Twala TKO 2 (4) Mar 26, 1994 Indoor Centre, Springs, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Thabiso Dlamini KO 1 (4) Mar 5, 1994 Ringwise Boxing Academy, Johannesburg, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Leon Van Rensburg TKO 1 (4) Jan 26, 1994 Indoor Centre, Springs, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Outside the ring

Simon was involved in two serious car accidents resulting in fatalities. In the first accident in 2001, two people died outside Swakopmund in a hit-and-run accident. Simon's car's estimated speed was Script error: No such module "convert".. Some controversy developed around this accident, as blood samples disappeared, and originally Simon was reported to be driving. His driver later admitted to have steered the vehicle and was sentenced to 2 years in jail.[3]

The second accident, in late 2002, saw Simon seriously injured and eventually sent to jail.[4] Three Belgian tourists - two adults and a baby - died in the collision with Simon's Mercedes-Benz at Langstrand in November 2002. On 5 August 2005, Simon was given a two-year jail sentence, after he was found guilty of culpable homicide stemming from the November 2002 car accident, which resulted in the deaths of the three people.[5]

On 9 July 2007, Simon began serving his two-year prison sentence for culpable homicide after losing the appeal of his 2005 conviction. Simon did not call any witnesses or testify in his own behalf during the appeal proceedings, and his conviction and sentence were not overturned.[6] He was released in 2009. In 2020 he published a book, "Lifestyle and Treatments in Prison", detailing his experiences in jail.[7]

See also

References

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Sporting positions

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Vacant
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Cornelius White 		IBF International
light-heavyweight champion
28 September 2013 – 2014
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Karo Murat

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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check WBO light-middleweight champion
22 August 1998 – 27 November 2001
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Daniel Santos
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Jason Matthews 		WBO middleweight champion
Interim title
21 July 2001 – 6 April 2002
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Héctor Javier Velazco
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6 April 2002 – 8 July 2003
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