Robbie Sims
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| Robbie Sims | |
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| Real name | Robbie Sims |
| Nickname(s) | n/a |
| Rated at | Middleweight |
| Nationality |  American |
| Birth date | June 23, 1959 |
| Birth place | Brockton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 50 |
| Wins | 38 |
| Wins by KO | 26 |
| Losses | 10 |
| Draws | 2 |
| No contests | 0 |
Robbie Sims was a former middleweight boxer out of Brockton, Massachusetts. A southpaw born November 5th, 1959, he rose to prominence as a middleweight contender after defeating Roberto Duran in a split decision on 6/23/86. Sims lost to Sumbu Kalambay in a shot for the WBA title in 1988.
Sims was trained by famous Brockton based trainers Pat and Goody Petronelli. The half-brother of world middleweight champion Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Sims had a career record of 38-10-2 with 26 knockouts.
