Harry Simon (boxer)

Harry Simon (born October 21, 1972 in Walvis Bay, Namibia) is a former 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. 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 two times against Hacine Cherifi and Armand Krajnc. Nicknamed "The Terminator" he is still undefeated, but was stripped of the belt for failing to defend after beating Krajnc in 2002.

Outside the Ring

Simon was involved in a car accident in late 2002, and was seriously injured. Three Belgian tourists - two adults and a baby - died in the collision with Simon's Mercedes-Benz at Langstrand in November 2002. He was earlier involved in another car accident that saw two people killed. On August 5, 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 [http://www.namibian.com.na/2005/August/national/05CBC3AA4A.html] .

Return to the Ring

Simon returned to boxing in March 2007, winning and 8-round decision over Stephen Nzuemba, in Namibia.

Jail Sentence

On July 9, 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.http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&opt=printable&id=9421

See also

* List of current world boxing champions

* List of WBO world champions

External links

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