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Anthony Sims Jr.

{{short description|American boxer}}

{{BLP sources|date=October 2018}}

{{Use American English|date=May 2013}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2013}}

{{Infobox boxer

| name = Anthony Sims Jr.

| image =

| caption =

| nickname = Magician

| weight = {{plainlist|

}}

| height = 6 ft 1in

| reach = 72 in

| nationality = American

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1995|2|23}}

| birth_place = Plainfield, Indiana, U.S.

| style = Orthodox

| total = 25

| wins = 23

| KO = 20

| losses = 2

| draws =

| no contests =

}}

Anthony Sims Jr. (born February 23, 1995) is an American professional boxer.

Personal life

Sims was born on February 23, 1995,{{Cite web|title=Matchroom – Anthony Sims Jr|url=https://www.matchroomboxing.com/boxers/anthony-sims-jr/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200718175248/https://www.matchroomboxing.com/boxers/anthony-sims-jr|archive-date=July 18, 2020|website=Matchroom Boxing}} in Plainfield, Indiana. He is a cousin of Floyd Mayweather Jr.{{Cite web|last=Moar|first=Nick|date=October 13, 2018|title=Anthony Sims Jr EXCLUSIVE: Boxing ace reveals Mayweather snub and how Hearn deal happened|url=https://www.express.co.uk/sport/boxing/1030761/Anthony-Sims-Jr-EXCLUSIVE-Boxing-Mayweather-Hearn-Deal-Matchroom-Boxing-USA|url-status=live|access-date=August 16, 2021|website=Daily Express|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181014021122/https://www.express.co.uk/sport/boxing/1030761/Anthony-Sims-Jr-EXCLUSIVE-Boxing-Mayweather-Hearn-Deal-Matchroom-Boxing-USA |archive-date=October 14, 2018 }}

Professional career

Sims Jr. was a decorated US amateur and finished his amateur career with a record of 188–13, including 10 national titles.{{Citation needed|date=February 2025}}

The 6 ft 1 light heavyweight has demonstrated exceptional power and has knocked out all but two of his opponents. He has 10 first-round KO's.{{Citation needed|date=February 2025}}

On August 1, 2018, he signed with promoter Eddie Hearn under Matchroom Boxing USA.{{cite web|url=http://www.matchroomboxing.com/news/anthony-sims-jr-signs-matchroom-boxing/|title=Light heavyweight Anthony Sims jr signs with Eddie Hearn|first=Matchroom|last=Promotions|website=MRB- Matchroom Boxing}} Sims Jr. is now a free agent.{{Citation needed|date=February 2025}}

He fought Zak Chelli for the WBA Continental super-middleweight title at Wembley Arena in London, England, on 11 February 2023, losing by unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=https://www.wbaboxing.com/boxing-news/chelli-overcame-sims-jr-to-win-the-wba-regional-belt|title=Chelli overcame Sims Jr. to win the WBA regional belt |publisher=wbaboxing.com|accessdate=14 February 2025}}{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/zak-chelli-outworks-anthony-sims-over-ten-viddal-riley-wins--172419|title=Zak Chelli Outworks Anthony Sims Over Ten, Viddal Riley Wins|publisher=Boxing Scene|accessdate=14 February 2025}}{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/12808607/zak-chelli-takes-upset-win-over-anthony-sims-i-outboxed-the-boxer-it-doesnt-get-any-better|title=Zak Chelli takes upset win over Anthony Sims: "I outboxed the boxer. It doesn't get any better!"|publisher=Sky Sports|accessdate=14 February 2025}}

Professional boxing record

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|dec-wins=3

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{{abbr|No.|Number}}

!Result

!Record

!Opponent

!Type

!Round, time

!Date

!Location

!Notes

25

|{{no2}}Loss

|23–2

| style="text-align:left;" |{{flagicon|GBR}} Zak Chelli

|UD

|10

|Feb 11, 2023

| style="text-align:left;" |{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|Wembley Arena, Wembley, England}}

| align="left" |{{small|For WBA Continental super middleweight title}}

24

|{{yes2}}Win

|23–1

| style="text-align:left;" |{{flagicon|USA}} Antonio Todd

|UD

|8

|Dec 21, 2022

| style="text-align:left;" |{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Sony Hall, Manhattan, New York, U.S.}}

|

23

|{{yes2}}Win

|22–1

| style="text-align:left;" |{{flagicon|USA}} Manny Woods

|TKO

|3 (8), {{small|1:22}}

|Dec 18, 2021

| style="text-align:left;" |{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|The Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.}}

|

22

|{{yes2}}Win

|21–1

| style="text-align:left;" |{{flagicon|ARG}} Hernán David Peréz

|TKO

|9 (12), {{small|2:29}}

|Aug 13, 2021

| style="text-align:left;" |{{flagicon|UAE}} {{small|Atlantis Palm Hotel, Dubai, UAE}}

| align="left" |{{small|For WBA Intercontinental super middleweight title}}

21

|{{no2}}Loss

|20–1

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|COL}} Roamer Alexis Angulo

|SD

|10

|Jan 30, 2020

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Meridian at Island Gardens, Miami, Florida, U.S.}}

|align=left|{{small|For WBO Latino super middleweight title}}

20

|{{Yes2}}Win

|20–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Morgan Fitch

|TKO

|6 (10), {{small|0:42}}

|Oct 12, 2019

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Wintrust Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}

|

19

|{{yes2}}Win

|19–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Vaughn Alexander

|UD

|10

|Apr 26, 2019

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.}}

|

18

|{{yes2}}Win

|18–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|ARG}} Mateo Damian Veron

|TKO

|6 (10), {{small|1:54}}

|Mar 2, 2019

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} {{small|East of England Arena, Peterborough, England}}

|

17

|{{yes2}}Win

|17–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Colby Courter

|TKO

|2 (8), {{small|0:40}}

|Nov 17, 2018

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Kansas Star Arena, Mulvane, Kansas, U.S.}}

|

16

|{{yes2}}Win

|16–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} Mario Aguilar

|KO

|6 (8), {{small|2:49}}

|Oct 6, 2018

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Wintrust Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}}

|

15

|{{yes2}}Win

|15–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|CZE}} Stanislav Eschner

|TKO

|4 (6), {{small|1:13}}

|Aug 4, 2018

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} {{small|Ice Arena Wales, Cardiff, Wales}}

|

14

|{{yes2}}Win

|14–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} Miguel Cubos

|TKO

|1 (6), {{small|2:58}}

|Feb 24, 2017

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Motor City Casino, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.}}

|

13

|{{yes2}}Win

|13–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Rayco Saunders

|TKO

|2 (6), {{small|2:01}}

|Nov 17, 2016

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Motor City Casino, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.}}

|

12

|{{yes2}}Win

|12–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} Jimmy Campbell

|TKO

|1 (8), {{small|1:17}}

|Jun 18, 2016

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Tim Faulkner Gallery, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.}}

|

11

|{{yes2}}Win

|11–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Keith Debow

|TKO

|1 (6), {{small|1:27}}

|May 7, 2016

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.}}

|

10

|{{yes2}}Win

|10–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} William Johnson

|TKO

|1 (6), {{small|2:26}}

|Mar 26, 2016

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Farm Bureau Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.}}

|

9

|{{yes2}}Win

|9–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Eric Moon

|TKO

|1 (4), {{small|2:15}}

|Feb 13, 2016

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Royal Oak Music Theatre, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.}}

|

8

|{{yes2}}Win

|8–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Joe Jiles

|KO

|1 (6), {{small|1:10}}

|Jan 22, 2016

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Wheeling Island Casino Racetrack, Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S.}}

|

7

|{{yes2}}Win

|7–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Darius Shorter

|TKO

|1 (8), {{small|1:38}}

|Nov 28, 2015

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Wheeling Island Hotel Casino Racetrack, Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S.}}

|

6

|{{yes2}}Win

|6–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Ramiro Bueno Jr.

|TKO

|1 (6), {{small|1:25}}

|Oct 17, 2015

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Derby Park Expo, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.}}

|

5

|{{yes2}}Win

|5–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Anthony Morgan

|KO

|1 (4), {{small|0:55}}

|Jun 27, 2015

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Tyndall Armoury, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.}}

|

4

|{{yes2}}Win

|4–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Dwayne Williams

|TKO

|2 (4), {{small|1:47}}

|Apr 17, 2015

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|International Banquet Center, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.}}

|

3

|{{yes2}}Win

|3–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Cody Groves

|KO

|1 (4), {{small|2:17}}

|Feb 28, 2015

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|McGowan Hall - Knights of Columbus, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.}}

|

2

|{{yes2}}Win

|2–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Josh Thorpe

|TKO

|2 (4), {{small|2:25}}

|May 29, 2014

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Horseshoe Casino, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.}}

|

1

|{{yes2}}Win

|1–0

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} James Lee Guy

|UD

|4

|Apr 19, 2014

|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|McGowan Hall - Knights of Columbus, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.}}

|

References

{{Reflist}}

External links

  • {{Boxrec|id=682201}}
  • [http://www.matchroomboxing.com/boxers/anthony-sims-jr/] at Eddie Hearn Promotions

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Category:1995 births

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