Robbie Sims

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Robbie Sims (born November 5, 1959) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1980 to 1996. He is the half-brother of former world middleweight champion Marvelous Marvin Hagler.[1]

Born (1959-11-05) November 5, 1959 (age 66)
StanceSouthpaw
Totalfights50
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Robbie Sims
Personal information
Born (1959-11-05) November 5, 1959 (age 66)
WeightMiddleweight
Boxing career
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights50
Wins38
Win by KO26
Losses10
Draws2
No contests0
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Professional career

He KOd an inexperienced Iran Barkley, outpointed Doug DeWitt and rose to prominence as a middleweight contender by a very polemical defeating Roberto Durán in 1986. Sims lost to Sumbu Kalambay in a shot for the WBA title in 1988. All his losses were on points except a knockout in the 7th round against Nigel Benn.

Sims was trained by famous Brockton based trainers Pat and Goody Petronelli. He had a career record of 38-10-2 with 26 knockouts.

Professional boxing record

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