{{short description|American boxer}} {{BLP sources|date=October 2018}} {{Use American English|date=May 2013}} {{Use mdy dates|date=May 2013}} {{Infobox boxer | name = Anthony Sims Jr. | image = | caption = | nickname = Magician | weight = {{plainlist| *Super middleweight *Light heavyweight }} | height = 6 ft 1in | reach = 79 in | nationality = American | birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1995|2|23}} | birth_place = Plainfield, Indiana, U.S. | style = Orthodox | total = 25 | wins = 23 | KO = 20 | losses = 2 | draws = | no contests = }}
'''Anthony Sims Jr.''' (born February 23, 1995) is an American professional boxer.
==Personal life== Sims was born on February 23, 1995,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Matchroom – Anthony Sims Jr|url=https://www.matchroomboxing.com/boxers/anthony-sims-jr/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200718175248/https://www.matchroomboxing.com/boxers/anthony-sims-jr|archive-date=July 18, 2020|website=Matchroom Boxing}}</ref> in Plainfield, Indiana. He is a cousin of Floyd Mayweather Jr.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Moar|first=Nick|date=October 13, 2018|title=Anthony Sims Jr EXCLUSIVE: Boxing ace reveals Mayweather snub and how Hearn deal happened|url=https://www.express.co.uk/sport/boxing/1030761/Anthony-Sims-Jr-EXCLUSIVE-Boxing-Mayweather-Hearn-Deal-Matchroom-Boxing-USA|url-status=live|access-date=August 16, 2021|website=Daily Express|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181014021122/https://www.express.co.uk/sport/boxing/1030761/Anthony-Sims-Jr-EXCLUSIVE-Boxing-Mayweather-Hearn-Deal-Matchroom-Boxing-USA |archive-date=October 14, 2018 }}</ref>
==Professional career== Sims Jr. was a decorated US amateur and finished his amateur career with a record of 188–13, including 10 national titles.{{Citation needed|date=February 2025}} The 6 ft 1 light heavyweight has demonstrated exceptional power and has knocked out all but two of his opponents. He has 10 first-round KO's.{{Citation needed|date=February 2025}}
On August 1, 2018, he signed with promoter Eddie Hearn under Matchroom Boxing USA.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.matchroomboxing.com/news/anthony-sims-jr-signs-matchroom-boxing/|title=Light heavyweight Anthony Sims jr signs with Eddie Hearn|first=Matchroom|last=Promotions|website=MRB- Matchroom Boxing}}</ref> Sims Jr. is now a free agent.{{Citation needed|date=February 2025}}
==Professional boxing record== {{BoxingRecordSummary |draws= |nc= |ko-wins=20 |ko-losses= |dec-wins=3 |dec-losses=2 |dq-wins= |dq-losses= }} {|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:95%" |- !{{abbr|No.|Number}} !Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |- |25 |{{no2}}Loss |23–2 | style="text-align:left;" |{{flagicon|GBR}} Zak Chelli |UD |10 |Feb 11, 2023 | style="text-align:left;" |{{flagicon|GBR}} {{small|Wembley Arena, Wembley, England}} | align="left" |{{small|For WBA Continental super middleweight title}} |- |24 |{{yes2}}Win |23–1 | style="text-align:left;" |{{flagicon|USA}} Antonio Todd |UD |8 |Dec 21, 2022 | style="text-align:left;" |{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Sony Hall, Manhattan, New York, U.S.}} | |- |23 |{{yes2}}Win |22–1 | style="text-align:left;" |{{flagicon|USA}} Manny Woods |TKO |3 (8), {{small|1:22}} |Dec 18, 2021 | style="text-align:left;" |{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|The Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.}} | |- |22 |{{yes2}}Win |21–1 | style="text-align:left;" |{{flagicon|ARG}} Hernán David Peréz |TKO |9 (12), {{small|2:29}} |Aug 13, 2021 | style="text-align:left;" |{{flagicon|UAE}} {{small|Atlantis Palm Hotel, Dubai, UAE}} | align="left" |{{small|For WBA Intercontinental super middleweight title}} |- |21 |{{no2}}Loss |20–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|COL}} Roamer Alexis Angulo |SD |10 |Jan 30, 2020 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Meridian at Island Gardens, Miami, Florida, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|For WBO Latino super middleweight title}} |- |20 |{{Yes2}}Win |20–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Morgan Fitch |TKO |6 (10), {{small|0:42}} |Oct 12, 2019 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Wintrust Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}} | |- |19 |{{yes2}}Win |19–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Vaughn Alexander |UD |10 |Apr 26, 2019 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.}} | |- |18 |{{yes2}}Win |18–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|ARG}} Mateo Damian Veron |TKO |6 (10), {{small|1:54}} |Mar 2, 2019 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} {{small|East of England Arena, Peterborough, England}} | |- |17 |{{yes2}}Win |17–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Colby Courter |TKO |2 (8), {{small|0:40}} |Nov 17, 2018 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Kansas Star Arena, Mulvane, Kansas, U.S.}} | |- |16 |{{yes2}}Win |16–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} Mario Aguilar |KO |6 (8), {{small|2:49}} |Oct 6, 2018 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Wintrust Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.}} | |- |15 |{{yes2}}Win |15–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|CZE}} Stanislav Eschner |TKO |4 (6), {{small|1:13}} |Aug 4, 2018 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} {{small|Ice Arena Wales, Cardiff, Wales}} | |- |14 |{{yes2}}Win |14–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|MEX}} Miguel Cubos |TKO |1 (6), {{small|2:58}} |Feb 24, 2017 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Motor City Casino, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.}} | |- |13 |{{yes2}}Win |13–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Rayco Saunders |TKO |2 (6), {{small|2:01}} |Nov 17, 2016 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Motor City Casino, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.}} | |- |12 |{{yes2}}Win |12–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|UK}} Jimmy Campbell |TKO |1 (8), {{small|1:17}} |Jun 18, 2016 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Tim Faulkner Gallery, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.}} | |- |11 |{{yes2}}Win |11–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Keith Debow |TKO |1 (6), {{small|1:27}} |May 7, 2016 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.}} | |- |10 |{{yes2}}Win |10–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} William Johnson |TKO |1 (6), {{small|2:26}} |Mar 26, 2016 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Farm Bureau Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.}} | |- |9 |{{yes2}}Win |9–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Eric Moon |TKO |1 (4), {{small|2:15}} |Feb 13, 2016 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Royal Oak Music Theatre, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.}} | |- |8 |{{yes2}}Win |8–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Joe Jiles |KO |1 (6), {{small|1:10}} |Jan 22, 2016 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Wheeling Island Casino Racetrack, Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S.}} | |- |7 |{{yes2}}Win |7–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Darius Shorter |TKO |1 (8), {{small|1:38}} |Nov 28, 2015 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Wheeling Island Hotel Casino Racetrack, Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S.}} | |- |6 |{{yes2}}Win |6–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Ramiro Bueno Jr. |TKO |1 (6), {{small|1:25}} |Oct 17, 2015 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Derby Park Expo, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.}} | |- |5 |{{yes2}}Win |5–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Anthony Morgan |KO |1 (4), {{small|0:55}} |Jun 27, 2015 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Tyndall Armoury, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.}} | |- |4 |{{yes2}}Win |4–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Dwayne Williams |TKO |2 (4), {{small|1:47}} |Apr 17, 2015 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|International Banquet Center, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.}} | |- |3 |{{yes2}}Win |3–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Cody Groves |KO |1 (4), {{small|2:17}} |Feb 28, 2015 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|McGowan Hall - Knights of Columbus, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.}} | |- |2 |{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Josh Thorpe |TKO |2 (4), {{small|2:25}} |May 29, 2014 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|Horseshoe Casino, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.}} | |- |1 |{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} James Lee Guy |UD |4 |Apr 19, 2014 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} {{small|McGowan Hall - Knights of Columbus, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.}} | |}
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== *{{Boxrec|id=682201}} *[http://www.matchroomboxing.com/boxers/anthony-sims-jr/] at Eddie Hearn Promotions
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