Tommy Karpency

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Tommy Karpency
Born
Thomas Karpency

(1986-01-10) January 10, 1986 (age 38)
Adah, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Nationality American
Other namesKryptonite
Statistics
Weight(s) Cruiserweight
Light Heavyweight
Height6 ft 1/2 in (184 cm)
Reach73 in (185 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights39
Wins30
Wins by KO19
Losses8
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.

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Background

Karpency is from a "patch town" inside of Adah, Pennsylvania 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

37 fights29 wins7 losses
By knockout184
By decision113
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
39Loss30–8–1 Yunieski Gonzalez KO2 (10), 2:03Sep 14, 2021Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, California, US
38Win30–7–1Mickey ScarboroughKO1 (10), 0:52Mar 13, 2021Southpaw Boxing and Fitness, Windham, New Hampshire, US
37Loss29–7–1 Gilberto Ramírez RTD4 (10), 3:00Apr 12, 2019 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, US
36Win29–6–1Marlon HayesTKO3 (8), 0:18Nov 21, 2018Castleton Banquet & Conference Center, Windham, New Hampshire, US
35Win28–6–1 Rubin Williams TKO1 (10), 1:00Nov 11, 2017 Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland, Maine, US
34Win27–6–1Mickey ScarboroughTKO1 (8), 2:11Nov 18, 2016Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, West Virginia, US
33Loss26–6–1 Oleksandr Gvozdyk TKO6 (10), 2:21Jul 23, 2016 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USFor NABF Light heavyweight title
32Win26–5–1Paul GonsalvesKO1 (8), 1:39Apr 9, 2016 The Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Washington, Pennsylvania, USRetained NABA-US Light heavyweight title
31Loss25–5–1 Adonis Stevenson TKO3 (12), 0:21Sep 11, 2015 Ricoh Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaFor WBC Light heavyweight title
30Win25–4–1Rayco SaundersUD8May 16, 2015 The Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Washington, Pennsylvania, USRetained US Pennsylvania State Light heavyweight title
29Win24–4–1 Chad Dawson SD10Oct 4, 2014 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, US
28Win23–4–1 Dhafir Smith UD10Jul 26, 2014 The Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Washington, Pennsylvania, USFor vacant NABA-US & vacant US Pennsylvania State Light heavyweight titles.
27Win22–4–1Rayco SaundersUD6Jan 31, 2014Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, West Virginia, US
26Loss21–4–1 Andrzej Fonfara TKO7 (12), 0:57Nov 16, 2012 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, USFor vacant IBO Light heavyweight title
25Loss21–3–1 Nathan Cleverly UD12Feb 25, 2012 Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, WalesFor WBO Light heavyweight title
24Win21–2–1Andre HemphillKO1 (6), 2:12Feb 12, 2012 Zembo Shrine Building, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US
23Win20–2–1Julius JacksonRTD2 (10)Jun 19, 2010Wheeling Island Casino Racetrack, Wheeling, West Virginia, US
22Loss19–2–1 Karo Murat UD12May 1, 2010 Weser-Ems Halle, Oldenburg, GermanyFor WBO Inter-Continental Light heavyweight title
21Win19–1–1Mike McFailTKO3 (6), 2:48Nov 25, 2009 Morgantown, West Virginia, US
20Win18–1–1Chuck MussachioUD10Aug 21, 2009Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, West Virginia, USRetained WBA Fedecentro Light heavyweight title
19Win17–1–1Eric HowardUD6May 2, 2009Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, West Virginia, US
18Win16–1–1Cory PhelpsTKO2 (10), 2:27Jan 30, 2009Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, West Virginia, USWon vacant WBA Fedecentro Light heavyweight title
17Win15–1–1Willis LockettUD6Nov 28, 2008Caravan Club, New Castle, Pennsylvania, US
16Win14–1–1Lee FortuneKO1 (8)Nov 15, 2008Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, West Virginia, US
15Win13–1–1Eric AsherTKO5 (6), 2:01Sep 25, 2008 Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, US
14Win12–1–1Etianne WhitakerTKO1 (4), 1:27Aug 22, 2008Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, West Virginia, US
13Loss11–1–1Rayco SaundersUD8Jul 2, 2008 Pullman Park, Butler, Pennsylvania, US
12Draw11–0–1Demetrius DavisMD8Jun 13, 2008 Du Burns Arena, Baltimore, Maryland, US
11Win11–0Etianne WhitakerKO3 (8), 2:19Apr 26, 2008Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, West Virginia, US
10Win10–0Derrick HolsingerTKO1 (6), 2:36Feb 1, 2008Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, West Virginia, US
9Win9–0Cullen RogersTKO2 (6)Nov 21, 2007Avalon Hotel, Erie, Pennsylvania, US
8Win8–0James NorthTKO1 (4)Sep 22, 2007 IceoPlex at Southpointe, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
7Win7–0Eric AsherTKO2 (4), 1:20Aug 23, 2007 Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, US
6Win6–0Cullen RogersUD6Jul 20, 2007Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, West Virginia, US
5Win5–0Alan SnyderTKO1 (4), 0:55Apr 20, 2007Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, West Virginia, US
4Win4–0Larry BrothersUD4Jan 26, 2007Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, West Virginia, US
3Win3–0Bob WilderTKO3 (4), 2:05Nov 22, 2006Avalon Hotel, Erie, Pennsylvania, US
2Win2–0Derrick HolsingerUD4Oct 7, 2006Wheeling Island Casino Racetrack, Wheeling, West Virginia, US
1Win1–0Santiago HillarioUD4May 19, 2006Wheeling Island Casino Racetrack, Wheeling, West Virginia, USProfessional debut.

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