Debendra Thapa

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Debendra Thapa
Born (1977-06-26) 26 June 1977 (age 46)
Syangja, Nepal
NationalityNepalese
Indian
Other namesThe Nepal Tiger
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height11.61 m (38 ft 1 in)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record [1]
Total fights28
Wins20
Wins by KO11
Losses6
Draws1
No contests1
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing Flag of India.svg  India
South Asian Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1995 Madras Light flyweight

Debendra Thapa (born 26 June 1977), also called Debind Thapa, is a Nepalese-Indian former professional boxer who competed from 1998 to 2006. [2] He challenged twice for the WBC-NABF super flyweight title in 2001 and the WBC-NABF super bantamweight title in 2003. As an amateur, he competed for India in the men's light flyweight event at the 1996 Summer Olympics. [3] He also won a gold medal at the 1995 South Asian Games.

Contents

Professional boxing record

28 fights20 wins6 losses
By knockout113
By decision93
Draws1
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
28Loss20–6–1 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Jason Litzau KO2 (10), 3:0011 May 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Schuetzen Park, North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S.
27Loss20–5–1 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Gary Stark JrRTD5 (8)9 Mar 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Manhattan Center Grand Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
26Loss20–4–1 (1) Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Steve Molitor TKO8 (10), 3:0019 Aug 2005 Flag of the United States.svg Hanover Marriott, Whippany, New Jersey, U.S.
25Win20–3–1 (1) Flag of Mexico.svg Juan Carlos JacoboTD6 (8), 2:402 Apr 2005 Flag of the United States.svg Clarion Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
24Draw19–3–1 (1) Flag of Mexico.svg Juan Carlos JacoboPTS810 Sep 2004 Flag of the United States.svg Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
23Win19–3 (1) Flag of Mexico.svg Margarito LopezTKO5 (6), 1:2023 Jan 2004 Flag of the United States.svg Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
22Loss18–3 (1) Flag of Guatemala.svg David DonisUD127 Jul 2003 Flag of the United States.svg Pontchartrain Center, Kenner, Louisiana, U.S.For WBC–NABF super bantamweight title
21Win18–2 (1) Flag of Colombia.svg Francisco Tejedor UD818 Mar 2003 Flag of the United States.svg Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
20Loss17–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Phillip PayneSD622 Jun 2002 Flag of the United States.svg Sovereign Center, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
19Win17–1 (1) Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Omar AdornoTD9 (10), 0:0718 Jan 2002 Flag of the United States.svg Sports Arena, Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
18Win16–1 (1) Flag of Colombia.svg Isidro TejedorTKO6 (6), 2:0922 Jun 2001 Flag of the United States.svg Zembo Shrine, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17Win15–1 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Michael CribbinUD48 Apr 2001 Flag of the United States.svg River Edge, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
16Loss14–1 (1) Flag of Mexico.svg Oscar AndradeUD1221 Feb 2001 Flag of the United States.svg Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.For vacant WBC–NABF super flyweight title
15Win14–0 (1) Flag of Colombia.svg Julio CoronelTKO5 (6), 1:5122 Sep 2000 Flag of the United States.svg The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14Win13–0 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Dan DavisKO5 (?), 1:5811 Aug 2000 Flag of the United States.svg Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13Win12–0 (1) Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Cesar CortesTKO2 (6)9 Jun 2000 Flag of the United States.svg Zembo Shrine, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
12Win11–0 (1) Flag of Tanzania.svg Rogers Mtagwa UD82 May 2000 Flag of the United States.svg Big O Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
11NC10–0 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Dan DavisNC2 (6)24 Mar 2000 Flag of the United States.svg The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.NC due to an accidental headbutt
10Win10–0 Flag of the United States.svg Glenn GhanyTKO2 (6)18 Feb 2000 Flag of the United States.svg Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
9Win9–0 Flag of Russia.svg Ravil MukhamadiyarovUD829 Jan 2000 Flag of the United States.svg Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
8Win8–0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Melquiades VenturaKO1 (6)29 Oct 1999 Flag of the United States.svg The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
7Win7–0 Flag of the United States.svg Coy GibsonKO1 (4)25 September 1999 Flag of the United States.svg Zembo Shrine, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
6Win6–0 Flag of the United States.svg Lionel OdomTKO4 (6)18 June 1999 Flag of the United States.svg Zembo Shrine, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
5Win5–0 Flag of the United States.svg Mike ThomasUD613 May 1999 Flag of the United States.svg Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
4Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Daniel DiazTKO1 (?)17 Apr 1999 Flag of the United States.svg Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
3Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Pedro SantosPTS429 Jan 1999 Flag of the United States.svg Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
2Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Terney ClarkKO1 (4)15 Dec 1998 Flag of the United States.svg Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jerry SmithUD47 Nov 1998 Flag of the United States.svg Recreation Center, Pleasantville, New Jersey, U.S.

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References

  1. ↑ "Boxing record for Debendra Thapa". BoxRec .
  2. ↑ "Athletics profile – Debendra Thapa". Olympics.com. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  3. ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Debendra Thapa Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
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