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British boxer

Luke Simpkin
Born Luke Simpkin (1979-05-05) 5 May 1979 (age 45)Derby,England
Nationality United Kingdom British
Statistics
Weight(s) Heavyweight
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 46
Wins 11
Wins by KO 8
Losses 32
Draws 3
No contests 0

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, 32 losses and 3 draws after 46 bouts.

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]

  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"