Harry Simon (boxer)
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| Full name | Harry Simon | ||||||
| Nickname(s) | The Terminator, Onkugo | ||||||
| Nationality |
 Namibia | ||||||
| Born |
21 October 1972 Walvis Bay, South Africa | ||||||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||
| Weight | 67 kg (148 lb) | ||||||
| Sport | |||||||
| Sport | Boxing | ||||||
| Rated at |
Light Middleweight (154 lb) Middleweight (160 lb) Super Middleweight (168 lb) Light Heavyweight (175 lb) | ||||||
Medal record
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Harry Simon (born 21 October 1972 in Walvis Bay) is an undefeated professional boxer in the super welterweight (154 lb) division.
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
Pro career
Simon turned pro in 1994 and won the WBO Light Middleweight Title in 1998 by defeating Winky Wright. He defended it 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. Not being able to defend it due to accident injuries, 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. In his most recent outing in June 2012, Simon stopped journeyman Ruben Groenewald at 1:23 of the first round after knocking him down twice. Simon weighed over 200 pounds, the heaviest of his career.
Nicknamed "The Terminator" he is still undefeated, with a score of 26 wins from 26 fights.[2]
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.[3] 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 that resulted in the deaths of the three people.[4]
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.[5]
Professional boxing record
| 29 Wins (21 knockouts), 0 Losses[6] | |||||||
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Type | Round Time |
Date | Location | Notes |
| style="background: #ececec; color: grey; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | N/A | style="background: #ececec; color: grey; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | N/A |  Geard Ajetović |
style="background: #ececec; color: grey; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | N/A | - (12) | 2014–08–09 | Walvis Bay, Erongo | Defending IBF International Light Heavyweight title. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 29–0 | Geard Ajetović |
UD | 12 | 2013–09–28 | Ramatex Factory, Windhoek, Khomas |
Won vacant IBF International Light Heavyweight title. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 28–0 |  Zoltan Kiss, Jr. |
TKO | 2 (8) 2:33 |
2013–06–29 | Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Khomas |
|
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 27–0 |  Ruben Groenewald |
TKO | 1 (12) 1:23 |
2012–06–23 | SKW Hall, Windhoek, Khomas |
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| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 26–0 |  Rashid Matumla |
KO | 1 (10) 1:43 |
2010–12–04 | OK Parking Lot, Windhoek, Khomas |
|
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 25–0 |  Daniel Wanyonyi |
TKO | 5 (6) | 2010–02–20 | Simmers Restaurant, Nairobi | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 24–0 |  Stephen Nzuemba |
UD | 12 | 2007–03–03 | Sam Nujoma Stadium, Windhoek, Khomas |
|
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 23–0 |  Armand Krajnc |
UD | 12 | 2002–04–06 | Circus Building, Copenhagen, Capital Region |
Won WBO Middleweight title. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 22–0 |  Hacine Cherifi |
UD | 12 | 2001–07–21 | Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón |
Won Interim WBO Middleweight title. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 21–0 |  Wayne Alexander |
TKO | 5 (12) 2:43 |
2001–02–10 | Kingsway Leisure Centre, Widnes, Cheshire |
Retained WBO Light middleweight title. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 20–0 |  Rodney Jones |
MD | 12 | 2000–09–23 | Casino Rama, Rama, Ontario |
Retained WBO Light middleweight title. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 19–0 |  Enrique Areco |
TKO | 10 (12) | 2000–02–19 | Goresbrook Leisure Centre, Dagenham, Greater London |
Retained WBO Light middleweight title. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 18–0 | Kevin Lueshing |
TKO | 3 (12) 2:08 |
1999–05–01 | Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, London, Greater London |
Retained WBO Light middleweight title. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 17–0 | Winky Wright |
MD | 12 | 1998–08–22 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng |
Won WBO Light middleweight title. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 16–0 | Kasi Kaihau |
KO | 4 (10) 1:12 |
1997–12–13 | Ponds Forge, Sheffield, South Yorkshire |
|
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 15–0 | George Richards |
KO | 5 (8) 2:37 |
1997–07–19 | Wembley Arena, London, Greater London |
|
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 14–0 | Nick Odore |
KO | 5 (6) 2:37 |
1997–05–03 | NYNEX Arena, Manchester |
|
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 13–0 |  John Bosco |
KO | 2 (8) 1:48 |
1997–02–08 | New London Arena, London, Greater London |
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| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 12–0 | Anthony Ivory |
PTS | 6 | 1996–08–31 | Point Theatre, Dublin, Leinster |
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| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 11–0 | Del Bryan |
TKO | 6 (10) | 1996–07–06 | NYNEX Arena, Manchester |
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| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 10–0 | Paul Wesley |
RTD | 4 (8) | 1996–04–13 | Wythenshawe Forum, Manchester |
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| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 9–0 | José María Cabral |
KO | 6 (10) | 1995–09–23 | Vista University Indoor Centre, Bloemfontein, Free State |
|
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 8–0 | Danny Chavez |
PTS | 10 | 1995–07–08 | Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, Gauteng |
|
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 7–0 | Ernest Goliath |
TKO | 1 (8) | 1995–05–12 | Berea Park Arena, Pretoria, Gauteng |
|
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 6–0 | Enuel Marshile |
TKO | 5 (8) | 1995–03–15 | Morula Sun Casino, Mabopane, Gauteng |
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| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 5–0 | Paul Nhlumayo |
TKO | 2 (6) | 1994–12–21 | DLI Hall, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal |
|
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 4–0 | Thandekile Boyana |
TKO | 4 | 1994–11–20 | Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, Gauteng |
|
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 3–0 | Petros Twala |
TKO | 2 (4) | 1994–03–26 | Indoor Centre, Springs, Gauteng |
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| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 2–0 | Thabiso Dlamini |
KO | 1 (4) | 1994–03–05 | Ringwise Boxing Academy, Johannesburg, Gauteng |
|
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 1–0 | Leon Van Rensburg |
TKO | 1 (4) | 1994–01–26 | Indoor Centre, Springs, Gauteng |
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References
- ↑ Menges, Werner (22 May 2007). "Simon goes for legal TKO". The Namibian.
- ↑ Kambaekwa, Carlos (8 August 2011). "Lifeline for Simon". New Era.
- ↑ Barnard, Maggi (8 February 2005). "Expert cites speed as key factor in Simon crash". The Namibian.
- ↑ http://www.namibian.com.na/2005/August/national/05CBC3AA4A.html
- ↑ http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&opt=printable&id=9421
- ↑ "Harry Simon boxing record". BoxRec.com.
External links
| Preceded by Winky Wright |
WBO Light Middleweight boxing champion 22 August 1998 – 21 July 2001 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Daniel Santos |
| Vacant Title last held by Jason Matthews |
WBO Middleweight Interim Champion 21 July 2001 – 6 April 2002 Unified |
Succeeded by Hector Javier Velazco |
| Preceded by Armand Krajnc |
WBO Middleweight boxing champion 6 April 2002–July 2003 Stripped |
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