Simon Jr overcomes mental health issues
Harry Simon Junior has admitted to have been struggling with mental health issues, which led to him taking a short break from professional boxing.
Jesse Jackson Kauraisa
WINDHOEK
One of Namibia’s biggest boxing prospects, Harry Simon Junior says he has overcome one of the most difficult stages of his career.
It has been six months since the son of one of Namibia’s greatest boxers has seen boxing action after facing difficult times with his mental health.
His last fight took place back in May when he defeated Dominikus Edmund by a unanimous decision at the NamPower Convention Centre in Windhoek.
“I did go through mental health issues and that is why I took break from boxing.
“I am, however, back and I feel better. I’m a stronger person than I was before.
“I can say that I am 110% mentally fit and ready to be in the ring again,” Simon Jr said.
With a massive weight on his shoulders, the boxer has always lived up to expectations in the ring by beating everyone he has faced.
The 24-year-old remains undefeated after securing 14 professional wins in 14 fights.
Simon’s devastating record speaks for itself, given that he obtained 10 of the 14 wins by knockout.
His own man
The young boxer has always said that he wants to leave his own legacy and not ride on his father’s coat-tails. Harry Simon senior won several world titles, with 31 wins in 31 fights.
Many have placed their hopes on Simon Jr, who made his professional debut in 2017. In his debut, Simon made easy work of fellow countryman Sakaria Sheehama after beating him with a TKO.
Simon went on to win all his other fights, which included a rematch against Sheehama.
It was at this point that many locals had high hopes that the boxer, who hails from Walvis Bay, will be force to be reckoned with and could ultimately carry on his father’s legacy.
Having part been of the MTC Nestor ‘Sunshine’ Boxing and Fitness Academy, the boxer moved to AC Boxing and Fitness Gym following an acrimonious exit from his former stable.
Not on my level
Simon Jr said he still believes he is the best in the country and hopes to get much tougher opponents.
“I am the best in my country and would love to fight boxers from abroad because the guys around here are really not on my level.
“I know that my promoter will make everything possible for me going into the next chapter of my life,” the boxer said.
Many boxers’ ultimate dreams are to fight for a world title and eventually becoming a world champion, and Simon Jr is no different.
With an impressive boxing record, many - including his promoter Immanuel Moses - are confident that the fighter has what it takes to write his own name in the history books.
Simon Jr will return to the ring on 17 December at AC’s final bonanza of the year.
Comeback fight
Lined-up in 10 boxing cards, Simon Jr’s name sells and is expected to attract a number of local spectators to witness his comeback fight.
“I do not know that guy I am fighting but all I know is that he will probably not even last three rounds.
“It will be good having the fans back and I will show them what I can do,” he said.
Trainer and promoter Moses is confident Simon’s return will be a successful one.
“We all know that he will definitely be one of the attractions of the night on 17 December and we all believe in his abilities.
“We want it to be a short night and that is why we have guys capable of making the night shorter by delivering good fights,” Moses said.
WINDHOEK
One of Namibia’s biggest boxing prospects, Harry Simon Junior says he has overcome one of the most difficult stages of his career.
It has been six months since the son of one of Namibia’s greatest boxers has seen boxing action after facing difficult times with his mental health.
His last fight took place back in May when he defeated Dominikus Edmund by a unanimous decision at the NamPower Convention Centre in Windhoek.
“I did go through mental health issues and that is why I took break from boxing.
“I am, however, back and I feel better. I’m a stronger person than I was before.
“I can say that I am 110% mentally fit and ready to be in the ring again,” Simon Jr said.
With a massive weight on his shoulders, the boxer has always lived up to expectations in the ring by beating everyone he has faced.
The 24-year-old remains undefeated after securing 14 professional wins in 14 fights.
Simon’s devastating record speaks for itself, given that he obtained 10 of the 14 wins by knockout.
His own man
The young boxer has always said that he wants to leave his own legacy and not ride on his father’s coat-tails. Harry Simon senior won several world titles, with 31 wins in 31 fights.
Many have placed their hopes on Simon Jr, who made his professional debut in 2017. In his debut, Simon made easy work of fellow countryman Sakaria Sheehama after beating him with a TKO.
Simon went on to win all his other fights, which included a rematch against Sheehama.
It was at this point that many locals had high hopes that the boxer, who hails from Walvis Bay, will be force to be reckoned with and could ultimately carry on his father’s legacy.
Having part been of the MTC Nestor ‘Sunshine’ Boxing and Fitness Academy, the boxer moved to AC Boxing and Fitness Gym following an acrimonious exit from his former stable.
Not on my level
Simon Jr said he still believes he is the best in the country and hopes to get much tougher opponents.
“I am the best in my country and would love to fight boxers from abroad because the guys around here are really not on my level.
“I know that my promoter will make everything possible for me going into the next chapter of my life,” the boxer said.
Many boxers’ ultimate dreams are to fight for a world title and eventually becoming a world champion, and Simon Jr is no different.
With an impressive boxing record, many - including his promoter Immanuel Moses - are confident that the fighter has what it takes to write his own name in the history books.
Simon Jr will return to the ring on 17 December at AC’s final bonanza of the year.
Comeback fight
Lined-up in 10 boxing cards, Simon Jr’s name sells and is expected to attract a number of local spectators to witness his comeback fight.
“I do not know that guy I am fighting but all I know is that he will probably not even last three rounds.
“It will be good having the fans back and I will show them what I can do,” he said.
Trainer and promoter Moses is confident Simon’s return will be a successful one.
“We all know that he will definitely be one of the attractions of the night on 17 December and we all believe in his abilities.
“We want it to be a short night and that is why we have guys capable of making the night shorter by delivering good fights,” Moses said.
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