Career
Simms is a native of the South Norwalk section of Norwalk, Connecticut. His childhood street bears his name "Travis Simms Way". His identical twin brother, Tarvis Simms, is also a fighter.
Simms, nicknamed "Tremendous", turned pro late at the age of 26, after a stellar amateur career.
Although he held the title twice, he was still undefeated until his 26th bout. On 7 July 2007, Simms lost his title in a controversial Decision to Joachim Alcine, of Montreal, Quebec (Canada) in the Arena at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, Connecticut
He was found not gulity on all charges on December 4, 2014.
Also, on Monday October 20, 2014 Simms was arrested after reporting a gun stolen out of his Range Rover. He informed police that the handgun was loaded with 12 rounds of ammunition which is a violation of Connecticut law which limits magazine capacity to 10 rounds.