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	Mark Simmons ~~(born May 23, 1974)~~ is a Canadian retired heavyweight amateur boxer (91kg), who represented Canada at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. He was also a five-time Canadian National Champion, recording 201 wins in 241 recorded bouts.		Mark Simmons is a Canadian retired heavyweight amateur boxer (91kg), who represented Canada at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. He was also a five-time Canadian National Champion, recording 201 wins in 241 recorded bouts.

	He was a member of the Canadian National Boxing Team from 1993 to 2000. In 1996, Simmons was the Canadian Olympic alternate in the 91 kg weight division to David Defiagbon (1996 Atlanta, Olympics, Silver medalist).		He was a member of the Canadian National Boxing Team from 1993 to 2000. In 1996, Simmons was the Canadian Olympic alternate in the 91 kg weight division to David Defiagbon (1996 Atlanta, Olympics, Silver medalist).

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	He was a member of the Canadian National Boxing Team from 1993 to 2000. In 1996, Simmons was the Canadian Olympic alternate in the 91 kg weight division to David Defiagbon (1996 Atlanta, Olympics, Silver medalist).		He was a member of the Canadian National Boxing Team from 1993 to 2000. In 1996, Simmons was the Canadian Olympic alternate in the 91 kg weight division to David Defiagbon (1996 Atlanta, Olympics, Silver medalist).

	In 1995, Simmons won the Detroit Golden Gloves in the 91 kg Heavyweight division when Canadians were still allowed to compete at the US Golden Glove Championships. He would then represent Detroit competing at the 1995 National Golden Gloves in Lowell, Mass winning his first two bouts, losing in the quarter-finals. His first major international tournament was the 1997 World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, where he defeated Macedonia via a first round knock out, then winning a decision over USA's Davaryll Williamson and losing a 5-round 14-10 decision to Cuba's three-time Olympic gold medalist Félix Savón, giving him an AIBA ranking of fifth in the world.		In 1995, Simmons won the Detroit Golden Gloves in the 91 kg Heavyweight division when Canadians were still allowed to compete at the US Golden Glove Championships. He would then represent Detroit competing at the 1995 National Golden Gloves in Lowell, Mass winning his first two bouts, losing in the quarter-finals. His first major international tournament was the 1997 World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, where he defeated Macedonia via a first round knock out, then winning a decision over USA's Davaryll Williamson and losing a 5-round 15-4 decision to Cuba's three-time Olympic gold medalist Félix Savón, giving him an AIBA ranking of fifth in the world.

	In 1997, Simmons won a silver medal at the Francophone games in Antananarivo, Madagascar with a first round knock out over Madagascar in the first fight, a second-round decision victory over France and a 14-15 loss to Cameroon in the final.		In 1997, Simmons won a silver medal at the Francophone games in Antananarivo, Madagascar with a first round knock out over Madagascar in the first fight, a second-round decision victory over France and a 14-15 loss to Cameroon in the final.

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	In 2011, Simmons started his professional career as a referee for the Ontario Athletic Association.		In 2011, Simmons started his professional career as a referee for the Ontario Athletic Association.

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	Mark Simmons (born May 23, 1974) is a Canadian retired heavyweight amateur boxer (91kg), who represented Canada at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. He was also a five-time Canadian National Champion, recording 201 wins in 241 recorded bouts.		Mark Simmons (born May 23, 1974) is a Canadian retired heavyweight amateur boxer (91kg), who represented Canada at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. He was also a five-time Canadian National Champion, recording 201 wins in 241 recorded bouts.

	~~Born in Toronto, Ontario, Simmons first began training at the Toronto Newsboys Boxing Club in Toronto, Ontario in 1979.~~ He was a member of the Canadian National Boxing Team from 1993 to 2000. In 1996, Simmons was the Canadian Olympic alternate in the 91 kg weight division to David Defiagbon (1996 Atlanta, Olympics, Silver medalist). In 1995, Simmons won the Detroit Golden Gloves in the 91 kg Heavyweight division when Canadians were still allowed to compete at the US Golden Glove Championships. He would then represent Detroit competing at the 1995 National Golden Gloves in Lowell, Mass winning his first two bouts, losing in the quarter-finals. His first major international tournament was the 1997 World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, where he defeated Macedonia via a first round knock out, then winning a decision over USA's Davaryll Williamson and losing a 5-round 14-10 decision to Cuba's three-time Olympic gold medalist Félix Savón, giving him an AIBA ranking of fifth in the world.		He was a member of the Canadian National Boxing Team from 1993 to 2000. In 1996, Simmons was the Canadian Olympic alternate in the 91 kg weight division to David Defiagbon (1996 Atlanta, Olympics, Silver medalist).

			In 1995, Simmons won the Detroit Golden Gloves in the 91 kg Heavyweight division when Canadians were still allowed to compete at the US Golden Glove Championships. He would then represent Detroit competing at the 1995 National Golden Gloves in Lowell, Mass winning his first two bouts, losing in the quarter-finals. His first major international tournament was the 1997 World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, where he defeated Macedonia via a first round knock out, then winning a decision over USA's Davaryll Williamson and losing a 5-round 14-10 decision to Cuba's three-time Olympic gold medalist Félix Savón, giving him an AIBA ranking of fifth in the world.

	In 1997, Simmons won a silver medal at the Francophone games in Antananarivo, Madagascar with a first round knock out over Madagascar in the first fight, a second-round decision victory over France and a 14-15 loss to Cameroon in the final.		In 1997, Simmons won a silver medal at the Francophone games in Antananarivo, Madagascar with a first round knock out over Madagascar in the first fight, a second-round decision victory over France and a 14-15 loss to Cameroon in the final.

	At the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Simmons won the ~~gold~~ medal in the 91 kg heavyweight division with victories over Ghana, Wales, and the Seychelles. At the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Simmons defeated Jamaica in the quarter-finals, USA in the semi-final, and lost to Odlanier Solís of Cuba in the final by a 4-2 score in the taking home the silver medal, despite boxing with a broken hand.[2]		At the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Simmons won the Gold medal in the 91 kg heavyweight division with victories over Ghana, Wales, and the Seychelles.

	In 1999, Simmons ~~won a Silver Medal at the Pan AM Games with victories over~~ Puerto ~~Rico~~, Jamaica, USA~~, but losing~~ in the final to Cuba~~'s Orlaniel Solis~~ by 2 ~~points on~~ the ~~former computer scoring system~~.		At the 1999 Pan Am Games in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Simmons defeated Puerto Ricko, Jamaica in the quarter-finals, USA in the semi-final, and lost to Odlanier Solís of Cuba in the final by a 4-2 score in the taking home the silver medal, despite boxing with a broken hand.

	Simmons had qualified a place under the 91 kg heavyweight division at the 2000 Olympic Qualification tournament in Tijuana, Mexico with victories over Venezuela, Jamaica, Puerto Rico. At the 2000 Summer Olympics Simmons defeated Iran's Rouhollah Hosseini in the round of 16 by a score of 11–6, suffering a broken hand in this bout. Simmons then lost the guaranteed bronze medal match to Germany's Sebastian Köber in the quarterfinals.		Simmons had qualified a place under the 91 kg heavyweight division at the 2000 Olympic Qualification tournament in Tijuana, Mexico with victories over Venezuela, Jamaica, Puerto Rico. At the 2000 Summer Olympics Simmons defeated Iran's Rouhollah Hosseini in the round of 16 by a score of 11–6, suffering a broken hand in this bout. Simmons then lost the guaranteed bronze medal match to Germany's Sebastian Köber in the quarterfinals.

	Personal life		Personal life
	Simmons is a graduated in 2000 from York University in Toronto with a Bachelor of Science degree.		Simmons is a graduated in 2000 from York University in Toronto with a Bachelor of Science degree. Since 2001 he has worked as a Territory Business manager for Pfizer pharmaceuticals.

			Simmons has many movie credits to his name including Cinderella Man, working along his fellow Canadian teammate and roommate Troy Amos-Ross, playing the role of heavyweight boxer Art Lasky.

	~~Simmons has many movie credits to his name including Cinderella Man, working along his fellow Canadian teammate and roommate Troy Amos-Ross, playing the role of heavyweight boxer Art Lasky.~~ Simmons did not turn professional and has since worked as a pharmaceutical sales representative.		Simmons did not turn professional and has since worked as a pharmaceutical sales representative.

	In 2011, Simmons started his professional career as a referee for the Ontario Athletic Association.		In 2011, Simmons started his professional career as a referee for the Ontario Athletic Association.

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	At the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Simmons won the gold medal in the 91 kg heavyweight division with victories over Ghana, Wales, and the Seychelles. At the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Simmons defeated Jamaica in the quarter-finals, USA in the semi-final, and lost to Odlanier Solís of Cuba in the final by a 4-2 score in the taking home the silver medal, despite boxing with a broken hand.[2]		At the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Simmons won the gold medal in the 91 kg heavyweight division with victories over Ghana, Wales, and the Seychelles. At the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Simmons defeated Jamaica in the quarter-finals, USA in the semi-final, and lost to Odlanier Solís of Cuba in the final by a 4-2 score in the taking home the silver medal, despite boxing with a broken hand.[2]

			In 1999, Simmons won a Silver Medal at the Pan AM Games with victories over Puerto Rico, Jamaica, USA, but losing in the final to Cuba's Orlaniel Solis by 2 points on the former computer scoring system.

	Simmons had qualified a place under the 91 kg heavyweight division at the 2000 Olympic Qualification tournament in Tijuana, Mexico with victories over Venezuela, Jamaica, Puerto Rico. At the 2000 Summer Olympics Simmons defeated Iran's Rouhollah Hosseini in the round of 16 by a score of 11–6, suffering a broken hand in this bout. Simmons then lost the guaranteed bronze medal match to Germany's Sebastian Köber in the quarterfinals.		Simmons had qualified a place under the 91 kg heavyweight division at the 2000 Olympic Qualification tournament in Tijuana, Mexico with victories over Venezuela, Jamaica, Puerto Rico. At the 2000 Summer Olympics Simmons defeated Iran's Rouhollah Hosseini in the round of 16 by a score of 11–6, suffering a broken hand in this bout. Simmons then lost the guaranteed bronze medal match to Germany's Sebastian Köber in the quarterfinals.

	Personal life		Personal life
	Simmons is a graduated from York University in Toronto with a Bachelor of Science degree ~~in 2000~~.		Simmons is a graduated in 2000 from York University in Toronto with a Bachelor of Science degree.

	Simmons has many movie credits to his name including Cinderella Man, working along his fellow Canadian teammate and roommate Troy Amos-Ross, playing the role of heavyweight boxer Art Lasky. Simmons did not turn professional and has since worked as a pharmaceutical sales representative.		Simmons has many movie credits to his name including Cinderella Man, working along his fellow Canadian teammate and roommate Troy Amos-Ross, playing the role of heavyweight boxer Art Lasky. Simmons did not turn professional and has since worked as a pharmaceutical sales representative.

	In 2011, Simmons started his professional career as a referee for the Ontario Athletic Association.		In 2011, Simmons started his professional career as a referee for the Ontario Athletic Association.

Lefthook25: Former Canadian Olympic boxer, now working as a referee for the Ontario Athletic Association

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Former Canadian Olympic boxer, now working as a referee for the Ontario Athletic Association

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			Mark Simmons (born May 23, 1974) is a Canadian retired heavyweight amateur boxer (91kg), who represented Canada at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. He was also a five-time Canadian National Champion, recording 201 wins in 241 recorded bouts.

			Born in Toronto, Ontario, Simmons first began training at the Toronto Newsboys Boxing Club in Toronto, Ontario in 1979. He was a member of the Canadian National Boxing Team from 1993 to 2000. In 1996, Simmons was the Canadian Olympic alternate in the 91 kg weight division to David Defiagbon (1996 Atlanta, Olympics, Silver medalist). In 1995, Simmons won the Detroit Golden Gloves in the 91 kg Heavyweight division when Canadians were still allowed to compete at the US Golden Glove Championships. He would then represent Detroit competing at the 1995 National Golden Gloves in Lowell, Mass winning his first two bouts, losing in the quarter-finals. His first major international tournament was the 1997 World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, where he defeated Macedonia via a first round knock out, then winning a decision over USA's Davaryll Williamson and losing a 5-round 14-10 decision to Cuba's three-time Olympic gold medalist Félix Savón, giving him an AIBA ranking of fifth in the world.

			In 1997, Simmons won a silver medal at the Francophone games in Antananarivo, Madagascar with a first round knock out over Madagascar in the first fight, a second-round decision victory over France and a 14-15 loss to Cameroon in the final.

			At the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Simmons won the gold medal in the 91 kg heavyweight division with victories over Ghana, Wales, and the Seychelles. At the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Simmons defeated Jamaica in the quarter-finals, USA in the semi-final, and lost to Odlanier Solís of Cuba in the final by a 4-2 score in the taking home the silver medal, despite boxing with a broken hand.[2]

			Simmons had qualified a place under the 91 kg heavyweight division at the 2000 Olympic Qualification tournament in Tijuana, Mexico with victories over Venezuela, Jamaica, Puerto Rico. At the 2000 Summer Olympics Simmons defeated Iran's Rouhollah Hosseini in the round of 16 by a score of 11–6, suffering a broken hand in this bout. Simmons then lost the guaranteed bronze medal match to Germany's Sebastian Köber in the quarterfinals.

			Personal life
			Simmons is a graduated from York University in Toronto with a Bachelor of Science degree in 2000.

			Simmons has many movie credits to his name including Cinderella Man, working along his fellow Canadian teammate and roommate Troy Amos-Ross, playing the role of heavyweight boxer Art Lasky. Simmons did not turn professional and has since worked as a pharmaceutical sales representative.

			In 2011, Simmons started his professional career as a referee for the Ontario Athletic Association.

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