Harry Simon could be fighting here on June 4

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 22 Apr 2004, 10:23

http://www.namibian.com.na/2004/april/n ... 1831D.html

bigynzing · Post by **bigynzing** » 22 Apr 2004, 10:28

I Would like to see Eastman v Simon.....but If Simon is going to keep fighting for the WBO its not likely to happen.

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 22 Apr 2004, 10:39

Let's hope it's not a fly drive holiday he's planning.

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 22 Apr 2004, 10:46

MightyWarrior wrote:Let's hope it's not a fly drive holiday he's planning.

By all accounts, Simon, a huge celebrity in Namibia, felt he owned the country and drove accordingly. This story kind of confirms it. How can they postpone a case like this so Simon can get in a fight!

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 22 Apr 2004, 11:11

Bloody good fighter though, really did a number on a lot of people, if he got back into shape, could yet be the best man in the division, depending on how much the injuries have affected him, they were pretty severe injuries as I remember.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 22 Apr 2004, 11:12

Whoops, forgot he moved up to middleweight...silly boy.

J · Post by J » 22 Apr 2004, 11:14

jamesmcdonnell wrote:Bloody good fighter though, really did a number on a lot of people, if he got back into shape, could yet be the best man in the division, depending on how much the injuries have affected him, they were pretty severe injuries as I remember.

yeah he was very good and I recall one of the numbers he did was over Winky.

bigynzing · Post by **bigynzing** » 22 Apr 2004, 11:15

jamesmcdonnell wrote:Whoops, forgot he moved up to middleweight...silly boy.

Before his crash there was talk of Hopkins/Simon...if i remember right.

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 22 Apr 2004, 11:18

J wrote:
jamesmcdonnell wrote:Bloody good fighter though, really did a number on a lot of people, if he got back into shape, could yet be the best man in the division, depending on how much the injuries have affected him, they were pretty severe injuries as I remember.

yeah he was very good and I recall one of the numbers he did was over Winky.

Yeah, great win. It was screened on Sky from South Africa and at first the result was announced as a draw. Then it changed to a split decision win for Simon. Winky took it like the great pro he is.

TerribleTerry · Post by **TerribleTerry** » 22 Apr 2004, 11:22

bennie wrote:
J wrote:
jamesmcdonnell wrote:Bloody good fighter though, really did a number on a lot of people, if he got back into shape, could yet be the best man in the division, depending on how much the injuries have affected him, they were pretty severe injuries as I remember.

yeah he was very good and I recall one of the numbers he did was over Winky.
Yeah, great win. It was screened on Sky from South Africa and at first the result was announced as a draw. Then it changed to a split decision win for Simon. Winky took it like the great pro he is.

Simon fights with great energy and good variety. To beat Winky, close as it was, demonstrates the man's quality. Lets hope he stays away from motor's and in the ring.

MW, you beat me to the punch with that 'fly drive' joke. It aint funny that people lost their lives but the comment did make me chuckle...

J · Post by J » 22 Apr 2004, 11:23

be interesting if they ever had a rematch at middle possible at a catchweight.

Like James says tho depends on the level of Simon's injuries .
I was gutted when I heard bout the car crash tho. Simon always looked class to me..

Kilburn · Post by **Kilburn** » 22 Apr 2004, 11:26

Eastman v Simon would be a solid little match. There's plenty of fighters I'd like to see Eastman in with come to think of it. Raymond Joval, who is a bloody good little fighter, or the current upset king David Lopez would do nicely.

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 22 Apr 2004, 11:27

Every round he did in the gym was a four-minute round.

Eric the Viking · Post by **Eric the Viking** » 22 Apr 2004, 12:31

J wrote:Like James says tho depends on the level of Simon's injuries .
I was gutted when I heard bout the car crash tho. Simon always looked class to me..

Simon's injuries??? What about the people he killed and maimed with his reckless driving, on not one but on multiple occasions? He should be in jail, not a boxing ring.

J · Post by J » 22 Apr 2004, 12:33

Eric the Viking wrote:
J wrote:Like James says tho depends on the level of Simon's injuries .
I was gutted when I heard bout the car crash tho. Simon always looked class to me..
Simon's injuries??? What about the people he killed and maimed with his reckless driving, on not one but on multiple occasions? He should be in jail, not a boxing ring.

fair comment but I dont recall the actual details was he pissed up then?
if so you are right eric. as f 8) cking usual

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 22 Apr 2004, 12:39

Wasn't Simon on a charge of manslaughter or something at one point? I remember him doing over Kevin Lueshing, i thought he was going places other than jail. Let's hope he can recover, anyone decent is a welcome addition to the stale Middleweight division at the moment.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 22 Apr 2004, 12:44

Christ, I'm not a judge, I'm a shitting boxing fan, and Simon is/was a good fighter and one who will brighten up the division.

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 22 Apr 2004, 12:48

Yes this isn't the first time Simon has been involved in a car crash. The one before this latest disaster was not too long ago either.

adamiw · Post by **adamiw** » 22 Apr 2004, 14:40

Rate Simon highly. Showtime wanted to do Hopkins-Simon winner vs Calzaghe...Hopkins initially, verbally accepted...but then changed his mind soon after.

Good all round fighter, best win looks like to be that one over Winky Wright. Although it was MD, from what i have read- it was a fair decision, he certainly did a better job than Fernando Vargas.

Simon would be a real player in the division, and if he doesn't get locked up will be in the mix. Perhaps he could fight Tito?