What Do You Think About Tremendous Travis Simms??

I was REAL impressed with Simms victory over Jose Antonio Rivera, he looked untouchable in that fight. He reminds me of Verno Phillips or Winky Wright, somewhere inbetween those two as far as skills, defense, talent. He's very good and fresh for his age, I'd love to see him fight either Phillips or Winky sometime, or even Karmazin. Fuk Spinks, yeah he's still got the belt at 154, but I don't want to see anyone give him another pay day by fighting him, he's crap. I'll tell ya what though, if Simms wins his fight tomorrow, which he should, I say he should fight the winner of Forrest vs. Baldomir, I figure he'd whip either of them, pretty badly too. 8)

What would you guys think of his chances against DLH? Not that it would happen, but just in theory. That may sound like a stretch, but I dont think Oscar is out of his league. Watch his fights he is clearly an elite talent. I think it would be a hell of a fight!

Realistically he should fight Ouma, Karmazin, Spinks, Mosley, the winner of Baldomir/Forrest. He needs to get in some fights, like 4 per year if he wants to unify all the belts before its too late!

Simms definitely star ability due to one punch knockout ability but he will hit a roadblock tonight in that path. Alcine is title material and brings too much hand speed i think for Simms, not to mention he is very physicaly strong for weight class. He does have pop himself with 18 knockout in 28 although more so from combination of punches. Simms chance is if he catches him early with a bomb but if it goes to decision, which i anticipate its Alcine all the way.

maybe people are overdoing it on Simms off of just the Rivera fight?

Not that I don't think he's good, but Rivera was pretty much the right type of fighter for Simms.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by killersheep

Who's left for Simms to fight at 154?


Spinks, this would be a competitive fight. Spinks is faster, but Simms is no slouch in the speed department
and has more power. SPINKS SD

ODLH, no chance the Golden Boy comes back for a fight that has this risk without the financial incentive
NEVER HAPPENS

Sechew Powell, As long as Simms avoids Powell's wild swinging opening rounds, he could skate to a comfortable decision
Simms UD

Sergiy Dzinziruk, He's in the same boat as Simms in the prior competition category, hard to say, honestly haven't seen
him fight, can't make a decision.

IF I was Simms I would gun for unification, Dzindiruk or Spinks win or lose it would be right there on top of the division.
I agree with the statement that Simms has to act NOW, he needs to stay very busy

---

And this is why I voted with Superstar.
Cause the gate is WIDE open for him right now, he IMO has the skills to beat anyone at 154 (and potentially give PBF a good fight).
This Alcine fight should show it, Alcine is a very good boxer and has fought some decent opposition.
If Simms can fight the same fight he fought against Rivera where he paced himself and brought on the pain at the right time I think he will stop Alcine in the second half of the fight.

simms gonna KTFO this unbeaten jobber ;)

fight could be short...2 weeks ago in training with another fighter Jean Pascal of Montreal Alcine got knocked out by him..but i still think if it goes past early stages Alcine too good of boxer to lose and he's not a jobber don't worry.

He is so slick he is boring!

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by BoxingGorilla

I voted "Another overrated champion."

I'm not sure if he is overrated. I don't hear folks clamoring on about him.

In my eyes Simms is someone who may or may not hang on to the belt depending on whom he fights rather than his skill set.

---

CC BG!

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by CutMeMick

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by killersheep

Who's left for Simms to fight at 154?


Spinks, this would be a competitive fight. Spinks is faster, but Simms is no slouch in the speed department
and has more power. SPINKS SD

ODLH, no chance the Golden Boy comes back for a fight that has this risk without the financial incentive
NEVER HAPPENS

Sechew Powell, As long as Simms avoids Powell's wild swinging opening rounds, he could skate to a comfortable decision
Simms UD

Sergiy Dzinziruk, He's in the same boat as Simms in the prior competition category, hard to say, honestly haven't seen
him fight, can't make a decision.

IF I was Simms I would gun for unification, Dzindiruk or Spinks win or lose it would be right there on top of the division.
I agree with the statement that Simms has to act NOW, he needs to stay very busy

---

And this is why I voted with Superstar.
Cause the gate is WIDE open for him right now, he IMO has the skills to beat anyone at 154 (and potentially give PBF a good fight).
This Alcine fight should show it, Alcine is a very good boxer and has fought some decent opposition.
If Simms can fight the same fight he fought against Rivera where he paced himself and brought on the pain at the right time I think he will stop Alcine in the second half of the fight.

---

:footinmouth: :-\

I don't know what happened to him tonight he was off. Also the point deduction cost him along with that knock down/ Slip. Without those two he would have probably eeked out the decision. Maybe pulled another round in there somewhere.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Punching Princess

I don't know what happened to him tonight he was off. Also the point deduction cost him along with that knock down/ Slip. Without those two he would have probably eeked out the decision. Maybe pulled another round in there somewhere.

---

I think Rivera was just a perfect style for Simms. Absolutely could not have been more perfect.

Doesn't mean he's not a good fighter just cause he lost, but the Rivera fight made him look better than he really is.

I think Simms was outclassed...remember they both lost pts for late shots.. he may get a rematch but doubt he'd win it

Outclassed is a little farther than I'd go but Simms stunk it up. He could look good again if matched right and I wouldn't totally count him out if there was a rematch although I'm not sure why there would be one. Is there a demand for it? I wouldn't watch it.

Simms wants it and not sure what name Alcine can draw since he is just building his name now, and doubt he'd want to do first defense against a real young hungry up and comer.