Tommy Karpency

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.

Tommy Karpency
Statistics
Real nameThomas Karpency
Nickname(s)Kryptonite
Weight(s)Cruiserweight
Light Heavyweight
Height6 ft 1/2 in
Reach73 in (185 cm)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1986-01-10) January 10, 1986
Adah, Pennsylvania, United States
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights37
Wins29
Wins by KO18
Losses7
Draws1
No contests0

Background

Karpency is from a "Patch Town" inside of Adah, PA called "Palmer". 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

Early career

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.

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

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

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.

Personal life

Aside from boxing, Karpency is also a registered nurse. 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
Professional record summary
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
37 Loss 29–7–1 Gilberto Ramírez RTD 4 (10), 3:00 2019-04-12 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
36 Win 29–6–1 Marlon Hayes TKO 3 (8), 0:18 2018-11-21 Castleton Banquet & Conference Center, Windham, New Hampshire, USA
35 Win 28–6–1 Rubin Williams TKO 1 (10), 1:00 2017-11-11 Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland, Maine, USA
34 Win 27–6–1 Mickey Scarborough TKO 1 (8), 2:11 2016-11-18 Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
33 Loss 26–6–1 Oleksandr Gvozdyk TKO 6 (10), 2:21 2016-07-23 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA For NABF Light heavyweight title.
32 Win 26–5–1 Paul Gonsalves KO 1 (8), 1:39 2016-04-09 The Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA Retained NABA-USA Light heavyweight title.
31 Loss 25–5–1 Adonis Stevenson TKO 3 (12), 0:21 2015-09-11 Ricoh Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada For WBC Light heavyweight title.
30 Win 25–4–1 Rayco Saunders UD 8 2015-05-16 The Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA Retained USA Pennsylvania State Light heavyweight title.
29 Win 24–4–1 Chad Dawson SD 10 2014-10-04 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, USA
28 Win 23–4–1 Dhafir Smith UD 10 2014-07-26 The Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA For vacant NABA-USA & vacant USA Pennsylvania State Light heavyweight titles.
27 Win 22–4–1 Rayco Saunders UD 6 2014-01-31 Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
26 Loss 21–4–1 Andrzej Fonfara TKO 7 (12), 0:57 2012-11-16 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, USA For vacant IBO Light heavyweight title.
25 Loss 21–3–1 Nathan Cleverly UD 12 2012-02-25 Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales For WBO Light heavyweight title.
24 Win 21–2–1 Andre Hemphill KO 1 (6), 2:12 2011-02-12 Zembo Shrine Building, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
23 Win 20–2–1 Julius Jackson RTD 2 (10) 2010-06-19 Wheeling Island Casino Racetrack, Wheeling, West Virginia, USA
22 Loss 19–2–1 Karo Murat UD 12 2010-05-01 Weser-Ems Halle, Oldenburg, Germany For WBO Inter-Continental Light heavyweight title.
21 Win 19–1–1 Mike McFail TKO 3 (6), 2:48 2009-11-25 Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
20 Win 18–1–1 Chuck Mussachio UD 10 2009-08-21 Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA Retained WBA Fedecentro Light heavyweight title.
19 Win 17–1–1 Eric Howard UD 6 2009-05-02 Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
18 Win 16–1–1 Cory Phelps TKO 2 (10), 2:27 2009-01-30 Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA Won vacant WBA Fedecentro Light heavyweight title.
17 Win 15–1–1 Willis Lockett UD 6 2008-11-28 Caravan Club, New Castle, Pennsylvania, USA
16 Win 14–1–1 Lee Fortune KO 1 (8) 2008-11-15 Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
15 Win 13–1–1 Eric Asher TKO 5 (6), 2:01 2008-09-25 Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, USA
14 Win 12–1–1 Etianne Whitaker TKO 1 (4), 1:27 2008-08-22 Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
13 Loss 11–1–1 Rayco Saunders UD 8 2008-07-02 Pullman Park, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
12 Draw 11–0–1 Demetrius Davis MD 8 2008-06-13 Du Burns Arena, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
11 Win 11–0 Etianne Whitaker KO 3 (8), 2:19 2008-04-26 Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
10 Win 10–0 Derrick Holsinger TKO 1 (6), 2:36 2008-02-01 Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
9 Win 9–0 Cullen Rogers TKO 2 (6) 2007-11-21 Avalon Hotel, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
8 Win 8–0 James North TKO 1 (4) 2007-09-22 IceoPlex at Southpointe, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
7 Win 7–0 Eric Asher TKO 2 (4), 1:20 2007-08-23 Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, USA
6 Win 6–0 Cullen Rogers UD 6 2007-07-20 Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
5 Win 5–0 Alan Snyder TKO 1 (4), 0:55 2007-04-20 Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
4 Win 4–0 Larry Brothers UD 4 2007-01-26 Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
3 Win 3–0 Bob Wilder TKO 3 (4), 2:05 2006-11-22 Avalon Hotel, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
2 Win 2–0 Derrick Holsinger UD 4 2006-10-07 Wheeling Island Casino Racetrack, Wheeling, West Virginia, USA
1 Win 1–0 Santiago Hillario UD 4 2006-05-19 Wheeling Island Casino Racetrack, Wheeling, West Virginia, USA Professional debut.

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