John Simpson appreciation thread

[saturday_kid]

Given Simpson has got a fairly comfortable(ish) defence of his Celtic title coming up on Burns/Mitchell undercard.

But look at his record (i've just recently picked up his career set) - he's a proper throwback, fight anyone, anywhere fighter.

His record looks like a who's who of recent Featherweight/Super Featherweight domestic stars (Smith, Lindsay, Appleby, Truscott, Selby, Morris, Mathews, Williams, Foster Jnr)

He's had 14 twelve rounders! Plenty of title fights. Look at his record since he first fought Dazzo Williams for the british in 2004 - Theres barely any keep busy fights from then on mostly title fights!

Been in some cracking fights.

Been shafted/robbed a few times (Williams was the worst in his first title tilt), and has lost quite a few very close decisions (both Smith fights, Appleby etc)

Seems to live the life, just get on with it, doesn't whinge when things go his way, always good to watch.

Deserves a helluva lot of respect if you ask me.

Think he stops Davies too in 6-9 next weekend.

[dhb-raging bull]

a credit to the sport

[Tomasino]

A fantastic fighter. It looked like he raised his game against Appleby although I don't know if that was due to Paul slipping in form. I hope he gets some good paydays!

[Bronxbull666]

Good boxer, very adaptable. If you are going to have Celtic and National titles, then Simpson is the knd of boxer you want fighting for them. Dai Davies next, he's better than his record suggests.

[Champ1982]

Aye great wee fighter, n guy. Known him for alot of years, kept his career goin strong. Not let eny set backs keep him down.

[ShadrachSimmo]

He's been one of the most consistent domestic fighters over the last few years who's had his share of misfortunes with dodgy decisions. It's a shame he's never had a crack at the EBU title. I felt that he deserved a shot after beating Martin Lindsay and didn't need to take the Smith rematch. Hard as nails be good to see him back in action vs Davies.

[saturday_kid]

Really unlucky not to get the nod in a lot of these fights - mainly being the away fighter. And unlike a lot of fighters he takes defeat on the chin and gets himself back in a position for more.

Quality fighter

[xrgcx]

Hard not to like him. he's very strong and very game. He throws the clubbing right hands and if he gets inside its his fight. Can't believe he never got the decision aginst Williams or at least one against Smith. Like the attitude of any time anyone anywhere.

[sgtcecil]

Only 4 defeats he should have on his record IMO are Holmes (on the fact it was his 2nd fight and have no info on it), Foster Jr, Morris 1 and Selby.

Matthews was a shocker, had him winning both smith fights. Williams was a shocker and a slip ruled as a KD cost him a draw against appleby in a close fight.

Would love to see him get a shot at the EBU - he deserves it!

[RonnieTheSharkClark]

Very good fighter... Strong... Fast... Movement... Shame he had to go on the road because he was not a great ticket seller... I hope he gets the bigger things he deserves... The kinda fighter boxing needs!!!

[toomanyshots]

its a joke he has not fought for a world title or a european at least!!!!!!!

[xrgcx]

No1 else think Simpson v Buckland would be a cracker??

[liella]

i could watch him all day ! cracking fighter

[Emmseegee]

Simpson v Buckland could be a domestic fight of the year!

[Bronxbull666]

No1 else think Simpson v Buckland would be a cracker??

I think it'd be a great fight. I would like to see Simpson go down another road now, though. Maybe get on an alphabet title or a few European fights.

[ShadrachSimmo]

I think Buckland will be aimed towards a higher level if he beats Foster which i think he will. Hopefully leaves Simpson to contest the vacant British title.