Luke Simpkin

Luke Simpkin (born 5 May 1979 in Derby) is a British light heavyweight boxer based in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, England. His record stands at 11 wins, 31 losses and 3 draws after 45 bouts.

Luke Simpkin
Statistics
Real nameLuke Simpkin
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Nationality British
Born (1979-05-05) 5 May 1979
Derby,
England
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights45
Wins11
Wins by KO8
Losses31
Draws3
No contests0

Simpkin competed in the "Prizefighter" competition in Newcastle-upon-Tyne on 12 September 2008. Defeating Dave Ferguson in the opening round, Simpkin went on to fight Sam Sexton.[1] Sexton subsequently took Simpkin out of contention winning the match by unanimous decision and continued on to win the competition.[2]

References

  1. "Fighting Ferguson: I'll do the business". Sunderland Echo. 12 September 2008. Archived from the original on 16 September 2008. Retrieved 12 September 2008.
  2. "Prizefighter: Sexton upsets Burton to take title"


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