Luke Simpkin Explained

Luke Simpkin
Realname:Luke Simpkin
Weight:Heavyweight
Nationality: British
Birth Date:5 May 1979
Birth Place:Derby,
England
Style:Orthodox
Total:46
Wins:11
Ko:8
Losses:32
Draws:3
No Contests:0

Luke Simpkin (born 5 May 1979 in Derby) is a British light heavyweight boxer based in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, England. His record stands at 11 wins, 32 losses and 3 draws after 46 bouts.

Simpkin competed in the "Prizefighter" competition in Newcastle-upon-Tyne on 12 September 2008. Defeating Dave Ferguson in the opening round, Simpkin went on to fight Sam Sexton.[1] Sexton subsequently took Simpkin out of contention winning the match by unanimous decision and continued on to win the competition.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Fighting Ferguson: I'll do the business. Sunderland Echo. 2008-09-12. 2008-09-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20080916192629/http://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/Fighting-Ferguson-I39ll-do-the.4487756.jp. 16 September 2008. dead.
  2. http://www.boxingcapital.com/article/prizefighter-sexton-upsets-burton-to-take-title, "Prizefighter: Sexton upsets Burton to take title"