Travis Simms

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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

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

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

References

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