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Harry Simon
Born	Harry Simon (1972-10-21) 21 October 1972 (age 52) Walvis Bay, South West Africa
Nationality	Namibia
Other names	The Terminator Onkugo
Statistics
Weight(s)	Light Middleweight (154 lb) Middleweight (160 lb) Super Middleweight (168 lb) Light Heavyweight (175 lb)
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Reach	70 in (178 cm)
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	31
Wins	31
Wins by KO	23
Losses	0
Draws	0
No contests	0
Medal record All-Africa Games 1991 Cairo Welterweight

Harry Simon (born 21 October 1972) is a Namibian undefeated professional boxer. Simon is undefeated as a professional. Simon won his first title in 1998. when he defeated Winky Wright for the WBO Light middleweight. In 2001. he won the interim WBO Middleweight against Hacine Cherifi. and later defeated Armand Krajnc in 2002 for the full version of the title. e In 2002, Simon was also involved in a serious car crash. He lost his world middleweight title due to injuries sustained from the car accident, being stripped of the belt for failure to defend it. He was found guilty of "culpable homicide" and sentenced to jail in 2007. Simon was released in 2009. He currently holds the longest undefeated streak in boxing history, at 24 years.

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

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:

• Lost to Aníbal Acevedo (Puerto Rico) 11-13

Professional career

Simon turned pro in 1994 and won the WBO Light Middleweight title in 1998 by defeating Winky Wright by controversial decision. The bout had initially been ruled a draw, but then a "scoring error" was discovered, favoring Simon. 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 12 round unanimous decision. In 2002 Simon was involved in a serious car accident sustaining him injuries that prevented him to defend his title, due to this he was stripped of the belt.

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.

Father and son make history in Namibia

On November 24, 2018, ex-champion Harry Simon Sr. and his son Harry Simon Jr. made boxing history in Namibia by becoming both the first father and son boxer to appear on a Namibian professional boxing card, and win on a professional boxing card. Simon, 31-0, returning at cruiserweight in only his second ring appearance in five years, scored a first round stoppage win over Kaminja Ramadhan after knocking him down. His son, super lightweight Harry Simon Jr. scored a second round stoppage of Meshack Kondwani earlier on the nine bout card at Ramatex Hall in Windhoek, Namibia.

Outside the ring

Simon was involved in two serious car accidents resulting in fatalities. The latest one in late 2002 also saw him seriously injured, and eventually sent to jail. 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.

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 nor testify in his own behalf during the appeal proceedings, and his conviction and sentence were not overturned. He was released in 2009.

Professional boxing record

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, Khomas
30	Win	30–0	Japhet Kaseba	TKO	2 (8)	Mar 26, 2016	Helao Nafidi Business Expo Hall, Helao Nafidi, Ohangwena
29	Win	29–0	Geard Ajetović	UD	12	Sep 28, 2013	Ramatex Factory, Windhoek, Khomas	Won vacant IBF International Light Heavyweight title.
28	Win	28–0	Zoltan Kiss, Jr.	TKO	2 (8) 2:33	Jun 29, 2013	Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Khomas
27	Win	27–0	Ruben Groenewald	TKO	1 (12) 1:23	Jun 23, 2012	SKW Hall, Windhoek, Khomas
26	Win	26–0	Rashid Matumla	KO	1 (10) 1:43	Dec 4, 2010	OK Parking Lot, Windhoek, Khomas
25	Win	25–0	Daniel Wanyonyi	TKO	5 (6)	Feb 20, 2010	Simmers Restaurant, Nairobi
24	Win	24–0	Stephen Nzuemba	UD	12	Mar 3, 2007	Sam Nujoma Stadium, Windhoek, Khomas
23	Win	23–0	Armand Krajnc	UD	12	Apr 6, 2002	Circus Building, Copenhagen, Capital Region	Won WBO Middleweight title.
22	Win	22–0	Hacine Cherifi	UD	12	Jul 21, 2001	Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón	Won Interim WBO Middleweight title.
21	Win	21–0	Wayne Alexander	TKO	5 (12) 2:43	Feb 10, 2001	Kingsway Leisure Centre, Widnes, Cheshire	Retained WBO Light middleweight title.
20	Win	20–0	Rodney Jones	MD	12	Sep 23, 2000	Casino Rama, Rama, Ontario	Retained WBO Light middleweight title.
19	Win	19–0	Enrique Areco	TKO	10 (12)	Feb 19, 2000	Goresbrook Leisure Centre, Dagenham, Greater London	Retained WBO Light middleweight title.
18	Win	18–0	Kevin Lueshing	TKO	3 (12) 2:08	May 1, 1999	Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, London, Greater London	Retained WBO Light middleweight title.
17	Win	17–0	Winky Wright	MD	12	Aug 22, 1998	Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng	Won WBO Light middleweight title.
16	Win	16–0	Kasi Kaihau	KO	4 (10) 1:12	Dec 22, 1997	Ponds Forge, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
15	Win	15–0	George Richards	KO	5 (8) 2:37	Jul 19, 1997	Wembley Arena, London, Greater London
14	Win	14–0	Nick Odore	KO	5 (6) 2:37	May 3, 1997	NYNEX Arena, Manchester
13	Win	13–0	John Bosco	KO	2 (8) 1:48	Feb 8, 1997	New London Arena, London, Greater London
12	Win	12–0	Anthony Ivory	PTS	6	Aug 31, 1996	Point Theatre, Dublin, Leinster
11	Win	11–0	Del Bryan	TKO	6 (10)	Jul 6, 1996	NYNEX Arena, Manchester
10	Win	10–0	Paul Wesley	RTD	4 (8) 3:00	Apr 13, 1996	Wythenshawe Forum, Manchester
9	Win	9–0	José María Cabral	KO	6 (10)	Sep 23, 1995	Vista University Indoor Centre, Bloemfontein, Free State
8	Win	8–0	Danny Chavez	PTS	10	Jul 8, 1995	Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, Gauteng
7	Win	7–0	Ernest Goliath	TKO	1 (8)	May 12, 1995	Berea Park Arena, Pretoria, Gauteng
6	Win	6–0	Enuel Marshile	TKO	5 (8)	Mar 15, 1995	Morula Sun Casino, Mabopane, Gauteng
5	Win	5–0	Paul Nhlumayo	TKO	2 (6)	Dec 21, 1994	DLI Hall, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
4	Win	4–0	Thandekile Boyana	TKO	4	Nov 20, 1994	Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, Gauteng
3	Win	3–0	Petros Twala	TKO	2 (4)	Mar 26, 1994	Indoor Centre, Springs, Gauteng
2	Win	2–0	Thabiso Dlamini	KO	1 (4)	Mar 5, 1994	Ringwise Boxing Academy, Johannesburg, Gauteng
1	Win	1–0	Leon Van Rensburg	TKO	1 (4)	Jan 26, 1994	Indoor Centre, Springs, Gauteng

References

1. Menges, Werner (22 May 2007). "Simon goes for legal TKO". The Namibian.
2. Kambaekwa, Carlos (8 August 2011). "Lifeline for Simon". New Era.
3. https://neweralive.na/posts/brilliant-harry-silences-his-criticshailed-as-the-finest-leather-trade-in-namibian-history
4. Barnard, Maggi (8 February 2005). "Expert cites speed as key factor in Simon crash". The Namibian.
5. http://www.namibian.com.na/2005/August/national/05CBC3AA4A.html
6. http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&opt=printable&id=9421

External links

• Boxing record for Harry Simon from BoxRec (registration required)

• 1972 births
• Living people
• People from Walvis Bay
• Ovambo people
• Olympic boxers of Namibia
• Boxers at the 1992 Summer Olympics
• World Boxing Organization champions
• Light-middleweight boxers
• Middleweight boxers
• Welterweight boxers
• World Boxing Association champions
• Namibian male boxers
• African Games gold medalists for Namibia
• African Games medalists in boxing
• Undefeated world boxing champions