Edited Press Release: Undefeated Travis Simms, who had a shockingly easy time winning his WBA junior middleweight title back from Jose Antonio Rivera despite nearly two and a half years of inactivity, had this to say after his ninth-round technical knickout win:  “I’m back,” Simms shouted in the ring after the fight.  "Rivera was green but an awesome competitor.  I felt the rust tonight but I paced myself. I hit him with a big left in the second [round] that felt great.  It was just a matter of time after that.  Look at the outcome.  I was off a long time but there comes a time when a fighter must come back. I was being patient towards the end.  I noticed he was dropping his hands so I was looking for an opportunity.  I’m not known as a power puncher.  I’m a stick-and-move guy but I showed my power tonight. I’ll take Cory Spinks next, Oscar De La Hoya, Floyd Mayweather, whatever. I persevered.  I stayed to my game plan and now I’m the champion.  I stayed  in the gym, worked hard and was determined.  I’m a young 35, fit healthy and strong.  I knew he was tough. We have history from the amateur days.  I relied on my speed but don’t doubt my power and dedication." As always,  Rivera was classy, refusing to use the recent death of his sparring partner and close friend Enrique Palau as an excuse. “I’ll be back,” Rivera said.  “I have proven that I can come back.  I have no excuses.  He hit me with some great hard shots. I will re-group with my team and see where I go from here.  I told the ref that as long as I’m still standing, don’t stop the fight.”