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Craig Pumphrey | |
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| Born | January 24, 1974 |
| Occupation(s) | Television presenter and martial artist |
| Known for | Presenter of Human Wrecking Balls |
Craig Pumphrey (born January 24, 1974) is a martial arts expert and Guinness World Record-holding professional breaker.
Pumphrey was promoted to Black Belt by Grand Master Townsley in 2000 and has since been promoted to a 7th Degree Coral Belt by Red Belt Dave Sixel. He was inducted into the USAFPA Pankration Hall of Fame, [1] International Karate and Kickboxing Hall of Fame, and USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Pumphrey is a professional armwrestler, [2]
Pumphrey is a retired police officer for the New Albany Indiana Police Department.
With his brother Paul, he presents the television show Human Wrecking Balls . [3]
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