where is harry simon?

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 30 Sep 2004, 12:59

I believe he works as a chauffeur these days.

beduff · Post by **beduff** » 30 Sep 2004, 13:01

why has he stopped boxing?

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 30 Sep 2004, 13:05

I think he's in jail, can't really remember the story though, something to do with a car crash?

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 30 Sep 2004, 13:47

Isn't he at liberty now, I'm sure I heard he was looking to resume his career.

Old bones Ian · Post by **Old bones Ian** » 30 Sep 2004, 15:20

In a recent report he was back in the gym, calling out hopkins, saying he was the WBO champ.

adamiw · Post by **adamiw** » 30 Sep 2004, 17:48

someone brought this up a couple months back and i looked into it...and cant remember what i found out...something to do with the court case.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 30 Sep 2004, 17:50

topper123 wrote:In a recent report he was back in the gym, calling out hopkins, saying he was the WBO champ.

That's right, that's what i heard.

adamiw · Post by **adamiw** » 30 Sep 2004, 17:54

july 1st http://www.namibian.com.na/2004/July/na ... A59BF.html

july 14th
http://www.namibian.com.na/2004/July/na ... 7A1D2.html

july 29th
http://www.namibian.com.na/2004/July/na ... 176B8.html

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 30 Sep 2004, 18:41

A guy was killed in the car crash and he was facing a sentence as well as a long physical rehabilitation process, i doubt he will ever be back.

Zhuge · Post by **Zhuge** » 30 Sep 2004, 22:11

I'd almost like to see Simon get a shot at Hopkins just to get the beat-down he deserves.

beduff · Post by **beduff** » 01 Oct 2004, 04:18

wasnt he half decent?

Old bones Ian · Post by **Old bones Ian** » 01 Oct 2004, 04:41

He was better than "half decent", a heavy handed accurate boxer, used to box in a relaxed style.

He was better as a light middle, defeated Winky Wright on a decision, so that shows what level he could box at.

Also stopped both Lueshing and Alexander when they challanged for his WBO Light Middle title, got caught with a few bombs from both on the way to victory, so chin was ok as well.

Didn't seem as strong when he stepped up to middleweight, but was still undefeated WBO champ when he had his car accident.
The critisism against him was that in some bouts he appeared lazy, doing just enough to win, If he was fit today i could see him pushing Hopkins hard in a title fight, would probaly lose on points.

Boxingmad · Post by **Boxingmad** » 01 Oct 2004, 06:13

I saw him on Wednesday at Dennie Mancini's funereal. Strange seeing him there, as I don't recall any association with Dennie. Do correct me if I'm wrong.

DIRT SUGAR · Post by **DIRT SUGAR** » 01 Oct 2004, 07:38

Not sure where he is but as long as he's not in my rear-view mirror I don't care...

He's a very good fighter and a couple of years ago you have to put him up there with the likes of Trinidad/Mosley/De La Hoya/Wright (and now his win over him makes Simon look even better).

Very strong all-rounder who always got the job done. I'd say he's probably finished now though. He's not boxed for ages and I've heard the guy's a bit of a party animal.

Watched him train in the gym once in Camden and he looked brilliant on the pads and he wasn't even really trying.

In his fight with Wayne Alexander he didn't even move into third gear and still comfortably beat him and Wayne threw everything at him in those first few rounds. Not too many take Wayne's hardest shots and hardly move (although he did wobble a bit from a big right in the second if I remembe correctly).

If ever the term box-puncher sums someone up it has to be Simon. Excellent fighter and I remembe Brian Mitchell telling me he could give the likes of De La Hoya a run for his money – but he never really got the chance.

knockout · Post by **knockout** » 01 Oct 2004, 08:53

Simon had it all physically....
good punch
great chin
great stamina
great workrate
good accuracy

however he went really heavy between fights (alcohol I guess) and we all know what happened when he got behind the wheel of a car.

I guess its the classis case of someone who came from nothing to being rich and famous in the space of a couple of years....

He would have beaten Oscar and Tito at light middle in my opinion...

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 01 Oct 2004, 09:37

Boxingmad wrote:I saw him on Wednesday at Dennie Mancini's funereal. Strange seeing him there, as I don't recall any association with Dennie. Do correct me if I'm wrong.

How come you were at the funeral, were you associated with the Mancini's?

Boxingmad · Post by **Boxingmad** » 01 Oct 2004, 10:35

I was a regular visitor to the Lonsdale Shop in Soho, and I had many a chat with Dennie, who always made time for me, even if he was busy. We'd see each other at most of the London shows, and have a natter. So I felt I ought to pay my respects to him, as he would often go out of his way to make me feel welcome. There were quite a few people there who just knew him as a friend, not just those associated with him on a business level.

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 01 Oct 2004, 10:37

I seem to recall Dennie getting a young Frank Bruno a job there.
Nice of Harry Simon to turn up.

knockout · Post by **knockout** » 05 Oct 2004, 09:57

horrified to see "CLOSING DOWN SALE" plastered across Lonsdale shop at the weekend... anyone know whats happening????

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 05 Oct 2004, 11:18

Without being cheeky, I would have thought it obvious.

knockout · Post by **knockout** » 05 Oct 2004, 11:40

jamesmcdonnell wrote:Without being cheeky, I would have thought it obvious.

pudendum

i mean does anyone know if they are relocating, reason for closure etc

Boxingmad · Post by **Boxingmad** » 05 Oct 2004, 11:56

I think Lonsdale has been bought by Lillywhites. Staff aren't too happy about it, from what I heard.

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 05 Oct 2004, 12:40

jamesmcdonnell wrote:Without being cheeky, I would have thought it obvious.

Ha ha. :P