Robbie Sims vs Doug DeWitt II
On April 18, 1989, Robbie Sims (29-5-2, 21 KOs) gets a shot at the middleweight WBO title held by Doug DeWitt (30-6-4, 18 KOs).
Sims vs DeWitt II Stats
Robbie Sims is coming in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 58% KO rate; his last fight was a unanimous decision loss to Sumbu Kalambay, 10 months and 6 days ago. Doug DeWitt is on a 1-fight losing streak with a 45% KO rate, with his last fight being a 7th round TKO loss to Sumbu Kalambay, 5 months and 10 days ago.
Sims vs DeWitt II Prediction & Odds
The winning odds are at 90.8-9.2 in favor of Robbie Sims. It is going to be very difficult for Doug DeWitt to win this fight.
Sims vs DeWitt II Result
Doug DeWitt defeated Robbie Sims via split decision in the rematch and wins the WBO title — in his first world-title fight. DeWitt improves his record to 31-6-4, while Sims adds a loss to his record at 29-6-2.