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{{short description|American boxer}} | |||
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|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1971|05|01|mf=y}} | |||
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|nickname=Tremendous | |nickname=Tremendous | ||
|weight=] | |weight=] | ||
|height=5 ft 9+1/2 in | |||
|nationality={{Flagicon|USA}} ] | |||
|reach=69 in | |||
|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1971|5|1|mf=y}} | |||
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|total=29 | |||
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|wins=28 | |||
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|style=Southpaw | |||
|total=26 | |||
|wins=25 | |||
|losses=1 | |||
|draws=0 | |||
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'''Travis Simms''' (born |
'''Travis Simms''' (born May 1, 1971) is a ] member of the ], where he represents the ]. The district consists of the central part of the city of ]. He previously served on Norwalk's Common Council. Prior to his political career he was a professional ] in the ] (154 lb) division. | ||
==Background== | |||
On ], ], Simms won a nine-round knockout victory against ] in a championship bout in ]. | |||
Simms is a native of the ] section of ], Connecticut. His childhood street bears his name "Travis Simms Way". He is currently a member of the Norwalk Common Council. His identical twin brother, ], 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 ] Dec. 2, 2003. Simms made a request to enforce his mandate or strip the Super champion ]. | |||
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 ] 2 December 2003. | |||
Simms made a request to enforce his mandate or strip the Super champion ]. | |||
As the result of an out-of-court settlement in the summer of 2006, the WBA reinstated Simms as "Champion in Recess" in August of 2006 while maintaining the full champion status of reigning champion ] . | |||
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 ]. On 6 January 2007, Simms won a nine-round knockout victory against ] in a championship bout in ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=2722867|title=Simms stops Rivera, wins WBA super welterweight title|date=7 January 2007 |publisher=ESPN|access-date=2024-01-06}}</ref> | |||
Simms is a native of the ] section of ], ]. His brother, ], is also a fighter. | |||
On July 7th, 2007, Simms lost his title to ], of Montreal, Quebec (Canada) in the ] in ] | |||
On 7 July 2007, Simms lost his title in a controversial Decision to ], of Montreal, Quebec (Canada) in the ] in ] | |||
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==Professional boxing record== | |||
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|draws=1 | |||
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years=13 Dec 2003 – May 2005 (stripped) | |||
|ko-wins=19 | |||
|ko-losses=0 | |||
|dec-wins=9 | |||
|dec-losses=1 | |||
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!Round, time | |||
!Date | |||
!Location | |||
!Notes | |||
|- | |||
|29 | |||
|{{yes2}}Win | |||
|28–1 | |||
|align=left|Jess Noriega | |||
|UD | |||
|6 (6) | |||
|2014-06-21 | |||
|align=left|{{small|Main Event Fitness Center, Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.}} | |||
|align=left| | |||
|- | |||
|28 | |||
|{{yes2}}Win | |||
|27–1 | |||
|align=left|Marcus Luck | |||
|TKO | |||
|3 (8) | |||
|2009-06-20 | |||
|align=left|{{small|Radisson Hotel, Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.}} | |||
|align=left| | |||
|- | |||
|27 | |||
|{{yes2}}Win | |||
|26–1 | |||
|align=left|Mike McFail | |||
|UD | |||
|6 (6) | |||
|2008-08-09 | |||
|align=left|{{small|Radisson Hotel, Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.}} | |||
|align=left| | |||
|- | |||
|26 | |||
|{{no2}}Loss | |||
|25–1 | |||
|align=left|] | |||
|UD | |||
|12 (12) | |||
|2007-07-07 | |||
|align=left|{{small|], Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.}} | |||
|align=left|{{small|Lost WBA light middleweight title}} | |||
|- | |||
|25 | |||
|{{yes2}}Win | |||
|25–0 | |||
|align=left|] | |||
|TKO | |||
|9 (12) | |||
|2007-01-06 | |||
|align=left|{{small|], Hollywood, Florida, U.S.}} | |||
|align=left|{{small|Won WBA light middleweight title}} | |||
|- | |||
|24 | |||
|{{yes2}}Win | |||
|24–0 | |||
|align=left|] | |||
|UD | |||
|12 (12) | |||
|] | |||
|align=left|{{small|], New York City, New York, U.S.}} | |||
|align=left|{{small|Retained WBA (Regular) light middleweight title}} | |||
|- | |||
|23 | |||
|{{yes2}}Win | |||
|23–0 | |||
|align=left|] | |||
|KO | |||
|5 (12) | |||
|] | |||
|align=left|{{small|], Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.}} | |||
|align=left|{{small|Won ] (Regular) light middleweight title}} | |||
|- | |||
|22 | |||
|{{yes2}}Win | |||
|22–0 | |||
|align=left|Anton Robinson | |||
|TKO | |||
|7 (12) | |||
|2002-11-01 | |||
|align=left|{{small|], Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.}} | |||
|align=left|{{small|Won ] light middleweight title}} | |||
|- | |||
|21 | |||
|{{yes2}}Win | |||
|21–0 | |||
|align=left|Alex Carrillo Villa | |||
|TKO | |||
|1 (8) | |||
|2002-08-10 | |||
|align=left|{{small|], Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.}} | |||
|align=left| | |||
|- | |||
|20 | |||
|{{yes2}}Win | |||
|20–0 | |||
|align=left|Gary Grant | |||
|UD | |||
|6 (6) | |||
|2002-01-31 | |||
|align=left|{{small|], Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.}} | |||
|align=left| | |||
|- | |||
|19 | |||
|{{yes2}}Win | |||
|19–0 | |||
|align=left|John Lennox Lewis | |||
|TKO | |||
|4 (8) | |||
|2001-04-01 | |||
|align=left|{{small|Club Amazura, Jamaica, Queens, New York, U.S.}} | |||
|align=left| | |||
|- | |||
|18 | |||
|{{yes2}}Win | |||
|18–0 | |||
|align=left|Anthony Brooks | |||
|KO | |||
|2 (8) | |||
|2001-03-17 | |||
|align=left|{{small|Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.}} | |||
|align=left| | |||
|- | |||
|17 | |||
|{{yes2}}Win | |||
|17–0 | |||
|align=left|James Mullins | |||
|TKO | |||
|3 (8) | |||
|2001-02-24 | |||
|align=left|{{small|Golden Gloves Arena, Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.}} | |||
|align=left| | |||
|- | |||
|16 | |||
|{{yes2}}Win | |||
|16–0 | |||
|align=left|] | |||
|UD | |||
|8 (8) | |||
|] | |||
|align=left|{{small|], Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}} | |||
|align=left| | |||
|- | |||
|15 | |||
|{{yes2}}Win | |||
|15–0 | |||
|align=left|Samuel Duggins | |||
|KO | |||
|1 (?) | |||
|2000-10-21 | |||
|align=left|{{small|Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.}} | |||
|align=left| | |||
|- | |||
|14 | |||
|{{yes2}}Win | |||
|14–0 | |||
|align=left|Darrett Crockett | |||
|TKO | |||
|6 (8) | |||
|2000-09-23 | |||
|align=left|{{small|Camden, South Carolina, U.S.}} | |||
|align=left| | |||
|- | |||
|13 | |||
|{{yes2}}Win | |||
|13–0 | |||
|align=left|Benji Singleton | |||
|UD | |||
|10 (10) | |||
|2000-04-14 | |||
|align=left|{{small|Hubbnell Gym, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.}} | |||
|align=left| | |||
|- | |||
|12 | |||
|{{yes2}}Win | |||
|12–0 | |||
|align=left|Bernice Barber | |||
|TKO | |||
|3 (?) | |||
|1999-10-28 | |||
|align=left|{{small|Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.}} | |||
|align=left| | |||
|- | |||
|11 | |||
|{{yes2}}Win | |||
|11–0 | |||
|align=left|Mack Willis | |||
|TD | |||
|4 (?) | |||
|1999-09-30 | |||
|align=left|{{small|Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.}} | |||
|align=left| | |||
|- | |||
|10 | |||
|{{yes2}}Win | |||
|10–0 | |||
|align=left|Alonzo Sojourney | |||
|TKO | |||
|1 (?) | |||
|1999-08-07 | |||
|align=left|{{small|], Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.}} | |||
|align=left| | |||
|- | |||
|9 | |||
|{{yes2}}Win | |||
|9–0 | |||
|align=left|Keith Williams | |||
|KO | |||
|1 (4) | |||
|1999-05-21 | |||
|align=left|{{small|], Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.}} | |||
|align=left| | |||
|- | |||
|8 | |||
|{{yes2}}Win | |||
|8–0 | |||
|align=left|Thomas Macera | |||
|TKO | |||
|1 (?) | |||
|1999-05-08 | |||
|align=left|{{small|Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.}} | |||
|align=left| | |||
|- | |||
|7 | |||
|{{yes2}}Win | |||
|7–0 | |||
|align=left|Devin Arthurs | |||
|TKO | |||
|1 (4) | |||
|1999-02-19 | |||
|align=left|{{small|], Port Chester, New York, U.S.}} | |||
|align=left| | |||
|- | |||
|6 | |||
|{{yes2}}Win | |||
|6–0 | |||
|align=left|Thomas Johnson | |||
|TKO | |||
|4 (4) | |||
|1998-10-22 | |||
|align=left|{{small|Roxy Theater, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.}} | |||
|align=left| | |||
|- | |||
|5 | |||
|{{yes2}}Win | |||
|5–0 | |||
|align=left|Richard Gonzalez | |||
|UD | |||
|4 (4) | |||
|1998-07-31 | |||
|align=left|{{small|], Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}} | |||
|align=left| | |||
|- | |||
|4 | |||
|{{yes2}}Win | |||
|4–0 | |||
|align=left|Quinton Virgen | |||
|PTS | |||
|4 (4) | |||
|1998-05-28 | |||
|align=left|{{small|], Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.}} | |||
|align=left| | |||
|- | |||
|3 | |||
|{{yes2}}Win | |||
|3–0 | |||
|align=left|Elijah McNeil | |||
|TKO | |||
|4 (4) | |||
|1998-04-25 | |||
|align=left|{{small|Sportsfest, Staten Island, New York, U.S.}} | |||
|align=left| | |||
|- | |||
|2 | |||
|{{yes2}}Win | |||
|2–0 | |||
|align=left|Stuart Daniels | |||
|KO | |||
|1 (4) | |||
|1998-03-12 | |||
|align=left|{{small|The Vanderbilt, Plainview, New York, U.S.}} | |||
|align=left| | |||
|- | |||
|1 | |||
|{{yes2}}Win | |||
|1–0 | |||
|align=left|Michael Brown | |||
|TKO | |||
|3 (?) | |||
|1998-02-10 | |||
|align=left|{{small|Casino Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.}} | |||
|align=left| | |||
|} | |||
==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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/article/Former-boxer-Norwalk-councilman-arrested-Tasered-3800669.php|title=Former boxer, Norwalk councilman arrested, Tasered|publisher=Stamford Advocate|access-date=2024-01-06}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehour.com/norwalk/article/Councilman-turns-himself-in-on-warrant-Monday-8112912.php|title=Councilman turns himself in on warrant Monday|publisher=The Hour|access-date=2024-01-06}}</ref> | |||
==Political career== | |||
For a decade, Simms served on the Norwalk City Council representing District B consisting of South Norwalk.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.housedems.ct.gov/Simms/Biography|title=TRAVIS SIMMS|publisher=Connecticut House Democrats|access-date=2024-01-06}}</ref> In November 2018, Simms won the state legislature's 140th seat representing Norwalk.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ringtv.com/592701-travis-simms-contender-state-politics/|title=AFTER BATTLING BOXING'S POLITICS, TRAVIS SIMMS IS A RISING CONTENDER IN STATE POLITICS|date=26 February 2020 |publisher=The Ring|access-date=2024-01-06}}</ref> | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:58, 15 December 2024
American boxerTravis Simms | |
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Born | (1971-05-01) May 1, 1971 (age 53) Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S. |
Other names | Tremendous |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Light middleweight |
Height | 5 ft 9+1⁄2 in (177 cm) |
Reach | 69 in (175 cm) |
Stance | Southpaw |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 29 |
Wins | 28 |
Wins by KO | 19 |
Losses | 1 |
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.
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. 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.
Political career
For a decade, Simms served on the Norwalk City Council representing District B consisting of South Norwalk. In November 2018, Simms won the state legislature's 140th seat representing Norwalk.
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 | ||||
VacantTitle last held byJose Flores | NABA Light Middleweight champion November 1, 2002 – 2003 Vacated |
VacantTitle next held byÁngel Hernández | ||
World boxing titles | ||||
Preceded byAlejandro García | WBA light middleweight champion Regular title December 13, 2003 – March 20, 2005 Promoted |
VacantTitle next held byAustin Trout | ||
VacantTitle last held byWinky Wright | WBA Light Middleweight champion March 20, 2005 – June 2005 Stripped |
Succeeded byAlejandro García promoted from interim status | ||
Preceded byJosé Antonio Rivera | WBA Light Middleweight champion January 6, 2007 – July 7, 2007 |
Succeeded byJoachim Alcine | ||
Honorary boxing titles | ||||
New title | WBA Light Middleweight Champion in Recess August 2006 – January 6, 2007 Regained title |
VacantTitle next held byJermell Charlo |
- 1971 births
- Living people
- American male boxers
- Boxers from Connecticut
- Sportspeople from Norwalk, Connecticut
- American twins
- World light-middleweight boxing champions
- World Boxing Association champions
- African-American boxers
- Southpaw boxers
- Democratic Party members of the Connecticut House of Representatives
- Connecticut city council members
- Politicians from Norwalk, Connecticut
- 21st-century members of the Connecticut General Assembly
- American athlete-politicians
- 20th-century American sportsmen