Tommy Karpency

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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[]

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 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[]

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.

References[]

External links[]

• Boxing record for Tommy Karpency from BoxRec