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Tommy Karpency

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Tommy Karpency
Born
Thomas Karpency

(1986-01-10) January 10, 1986 (age 38)
Other namesKryptonite
Statistics
Weight(s)Cruiserweight
Light Heavyweight
Height6 ft 1/2 in (184 cm)
Reach73 in (185 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights40
Wins30
Wins by KO19
Losses9
Draws1

Thomas Karpency (born January 10, 1986) is an American professional boxer who fights in the light heavyweight division. A professional since 2006, he is a three-time world title challenger; first challenging for the WBO and IBO light heavyweight titles in 2012, as well as the WBC light heavyweight title in 2015. He holds a notable upset win over former IBF and WBC title holder Chad Dawson.

Background

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Karpency is from a "patch town" inside of Adah, Pennsylvania called "Palmer". Karpency was trained by his father, Tom Karpency Sr.[1][2] There are four Palmer natives who are current professional boxers. Palmer has an approximate population of 200 people. Per capita, Palmer has one of the highest percentages of professional athletes in the United States. Karpency attended Albert Gallatin High School. During his last two years at Albert Gallatin, Karpency competed in wrestling, and was also an outstanding football player.

Boxing career

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Early career

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Karpency debuted in professional boxing at the age of 20 as a cruiserweight, after winning a Toughman contest. He has spent the majority of his career boxing on the American circuit managing to win the regional WBA Fedecentro title in 2009.[2]

With a record of 19-1-1, Karpency made his overseas debut against Karo Murat in Germany for the WBO Inter-Continental Light Heavyweight title on May 1, 2010. Karpency was defeated via unanimous decision.

First world title shot

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Two years later in February 2012, Karpency again went overseas to Cardiff, Wales, challenging Nathan Cleverly for the WBO light heavyweight title. Karpency was again defeated via unanimous decision.

Despite being handed his first world title challenge and loss, Karpency next fought Andrzej Fonfara for the IBO light heavyweight title nine months later. Karpency was defeated via TKO.

Following a two-year layoff from his consecutive world title defeats, Karpency returned to professional boxing in 2014 picking up two unanimous decision wins before facing former world title holder Chad Dawson on October 4, 2014. In a significant upset, Karpency won via split decision, picking up the biggest win of his career to date, and moved to 24-4-1.

Third world title shot

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After winning the Pennsylvania light heavyweight title in his next fight, Karpency received another world title shot, this time for Adonis Stevenson's WBC title on September 11, 2015. Karpency was defeated via TKO.

A year later in 2016, Karpency made his return, getting a knockout win on the regional circuit before facing Oleksander Gvozdyk for the NABF light heavyweight title. Karpency was defeated by the current WBC light heavyweight champion via TKO. Karpency has since gone 3-0 (all TKO wins), fighting most recently as November 2018.

Later career

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In 2024, Karpency was a late replacement for a fight with David Nyika, an Olympic bronze medallist who had a 9-0 pro record at the time, and nearly a decade younger.[3] The fight took place in Nyika's native New Zealand. Karpency lost by TKO in three rounds.[4]

Personal life

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Aside from boxing, Karpency is also a registered nurse.[5] Karpency has two younger brothers who are also professional boxers; Jeremiah and Dan. "The Bullfrog" Jeremiah, age 28, fights in the heavyweight division (holding a record of 15-2-1) while Dan competes as a super welterweight and is 8–2.

Professional boxing record

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37 fights 29 wins 7 losses
By knockout 18 4
By decision 11 3
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
41 Loss 30–9–1 David Nyika TKO 3 (10), 1:13 Sep 15, 2024 Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland, New Zealand For IBF Inter-Continental and vacant WBO Asia Pacific cruiserweight titles[6]
40 Win 31-8-1 Joe Jones UD 3 Aug 10, 2024 Packard Music Hall in Warren, Ohio [7]
39 Loss 30–8–1 Yunieski Gonzalez KO 2 (10), 2:03 Sep 14, 2021 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, California, US
38 Win 30–7–1 Mickey Scarborough KO 1 (10), 0:52 Mar 13, 2021 Southpaw Boxing and Fitness, Windham, New Hampshire, US
37 Loss 29–7–1 Gilberto Ramírez RTD 4 (10), 3:00 Apr 12, 2019 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, US [8]
36 Win 29–6–1 Marlon Hayes TKO 3 (8), 0:18 Nov 21, 2018 Castleton Banquet & Conference Center, Windham, New Hampshire, US
35 Win 28–6–1 Rubin Williams TKO 1 (10), 1:00 Nov 11, 2017 Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland, Maine, US
34 Win 27–6–1 Mickey Scarborough TKO 1 (8), 2:11 Nov 18, 2016 Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, West Virginia, US
33 Loss 26–6–1 Oleksandr Gvozdyk TKO 6 (10), 2:21 Jul 23, 2016 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, US For NABF light-heavyweight title
32 Win 26–5–1 Paul Gonsalves KO 1 (8), 1:39 Apr 9, 2016 The Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Washington, Pennsylvania, US Retained NABA-US light-heavyweight title
31 Loss 25–5–1 Adonis Stevenson TKO 3 (12), 0:21 Sep 11, 2015 Ricoh Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada For WBC and The Ring light-heavyweight titles[9]
30 Win 25–4–1 Rayco Saunders UD 8 May 16, 2015 The Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Washington, Pennsylvania, US Retained US Pennsylvania State light-heavyweight title
29 Win 24–4–1 Chad Dawson SD 10 Oct 4, 2014 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, US
28 Win 23–4–1 Dhafir Smith UD 10 Jul 26, 2014 The Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Washington, Pennsylvania, US For vacant NABA-US and US Pennsylvania State light-heavyweight titles.
27 Win 22–4–1 Rayco Saunders UD 6 Jan 31, 2014 Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, West Virginia, US
26 Loss 21–4–1 Andrzej Fonfara TKO 7 (12), 0:57 Nov 16, 2012 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, US For vacant IBO light-heavyweight title
25 Loss 21–3–1 Nathan Cleverly UD 12 Feb 25, 2012 Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales For WBO light-heavyweight title
24 Win 21–2–1 Andre Hemphill KO 1 (6), 2:12 Feb 12, 2012 Zembo Shrine Building, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US
23 Win 20–2–1 Julius Jackson RTD 2 (10) Jun 19, 2010 Wheeling Island Casino Racetrack, Wheeling, West Virginia, US
22 Loss 19–2–1 Karo Murat UD 12 May 1, 2010 Weser-Ems Halle, Oldenburg, Germany For WBO Inter-Continental light-heavyweight title
21 Win 19–1–1 Mike McFail TKO 3 (6), 2:48 Nov 25, 2009 Morgantown, West Virginia, US
20 Win 18–1–1 Chuck Mussachio UD 10 Aug 21, 2009 Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, West Virginia, US Retained WBA Fedecentro light-heavyweight title
19 Win 17–1–1 Eric Howard UD 6 May 2, 2009 Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, West Virginia, US
18 Win 16–1–1 Cory Phelps TKO 2 (10), 2:27 Jan 30, 2009 Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, West Virginia, US Won vacant WBA Fedecentro light-heavyweight title
17 Win 15–1–1 Willis Lockett UD 6 Nov 28, 2008 Caravan Club, New Castle, Pennsylvania, US
16 Win 14–1–1 Lee Fortune KO 1 (8) Nov 15, 2008 Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, West Virginia, US
15 Win 13–1–1 Eric Asher TKO 5 (6), 2:01 Sep 25, 2008 Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, US
14 Win 12–1–1 Etianne Whitaker TKO 1 (4), 1:27 Aug 22, 2008 Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, West Virginia, US
13 Loss 11–1–1 Rayco Saunders UD 8 Jul 2, 2008 Pullman Park, Butler, Pennsylvania, US
12 Draw 11–0–1 Demetrius Davis MD 8 Jun 13, 2008 Du Burns Arena, Baltimore, Maryland, US
11 Win 11–0 Etianne Whitaker KO 3 (8), 2:19 Apr 26, 2008 Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, West Virginia, US
10 Win 10–0 Derrick Holsinger TKO 1 (6), 2:36 Feb 1, 2008 Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, West Virginia, US
9 Win 9–0 Cullen Rogers TKO 2 (6) Nov 21, 2007 Avalon Hotel, Erie, Pennsylvania, US
8 Win 8–0 James North TKO 1 (4) Sep 22, 2007 IceoPlex at Southpointe, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
7 Win 7–0 Eric Asher TKO 2 (4), 1:20 Aug 23, 2007 Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, US
6 Win 6–0 Cullen Rogers UD 6 Jul 20, 2007 Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, West Virginia, US
5 Win 5–0 Alan Snyder TKO 1 (4), 0:55 Apr 20, 2007 Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, West Virginia, US
4 Win 4–0 Larry Brothers UD 4 Jan 26, 2007 Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, West Virginia, US
3 Win 3–0 Bob Wilder TKO 3 (4), 2:05 Nov 22, 2006 Avalon Hotel, Erie, Pennsylvania, US
2 Win 2–0 Derrick Holsinger UD 4 Oct 7, 2006 Wheeling Island Casino Racetrack, Wheeling, West Virginia, US
1 Win 1–0 Santiago Hillario UD 4 May 19, 2006 Wheeling Island Casino Racetrack, Wheeling, West Virginia, US Professional debut.

References

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  1. ^ "Waynesburg wrestling great Karpency had passion for boxing". Herald-Standard. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  2. ^ a b Curtis, Tyler. "Boxing: Light Heavyweight Contender Tommy Karpency Looks To Move Closer To Title". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  3. ^ "Boxing: Kiwi David Nyika vs American Tommy Karpency - everything you need to know". RNZ. 2024-09-13. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  4. ^ "Boxing Results: Heavyweight David Nyika Stops Tommy Karpency - Boxing News 24". www.boxingnews24.com. 2024-09-14. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  5. ^ "No backing down: Boxing champion Karpency Jr. took on best in the world". Herald-Standard. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  6. ^ "Boxing Results: Heavyweight David Nyika Stops Tommy Karpency - Boxing News 24". www.boxingnews24.com. 2024-09-14. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  7. ^ "Boxing News: Karpency cruises in 40th fight » November 10, 2024". fightnews.com. 2024-08-12. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  8. ^ "Ramirez dominates Karpency in light heavy debut". ESPN.com. 2019-04-13. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  9. ^ "Stevenson overpowers Karpency in 3rd-round TKO". ESPN.com. 2015-09-12. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
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