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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 .


Background
Karpency is from a "" inside of Adah, Pennsylvania called "Palmer". Karpency was trained by his father, Tom Karpency Sr. 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 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 in 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 for the light heavyweight title. Karpency was again defeated via unanimous decision.

Despite being handed his first world title challenge and loss, Karpency next fought 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 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 '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.


Later career
In 2024, Karpency was a late replacement for a fight with , an Olympic bronze medallist who had a 9-0 pro record at the time, and nearly a decade younger. The fight took place in Nyika's native New Zealand. Karpency lost by TKO in three rounds.


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
41Loss TKO3 (10),Sep 15, 2024
40Win31-8-1Joe JonesUD3Aug 10, 2024Packard Music Hall in Warren, Ohio
39Loss Yunieski GonzalezKO2 (10),Sep 14, 2021
38Win30–7–1Mickey ScarboroughKO1 (10),Mar 13, 2021
37Loss29–7–1Gilberto RamírezRTD4 (10),Apr 12, 2019
36Win29–6–1Marlon HayesTKO3 (8),Nov 21, 2018
35Win28–6–1TKO1 (10),Nov 11, 2017
34Win27–6–1Mickey ScarboroughTKO1 (8),Nov 18, 2016
33Loss26–6–1Oleksandr GvozdykTKO6 (10),Jul 23, 2016
32Win26–5–1Paul GonsalvesKO1 (8),Apr 9, 2016
31Loss25–5–1TKO3 (12),Sep 11, 2015
30Win25–4–1Rayco SaundersUD8May 16, 2015
29Win24–4–1 10Oct 4, 2014
28Win23–4–1UD10Jul 26, 2014
27Win22–4–1Rayco SaundersUD6Jan 31, 2014
26Loss21–4–1TKO7 (12),Nov 16, 2012
25Loss21–3–1UD12Feb 25, 2012
24Win21–2–1Andre HemphillKO1 (6),Feb 12, 2012
23Win20–2–1Julius Jackson 2 (10)Jun 19, 2010
22Loss19–2–1UD12May 1, 2010
21Win19–1–1Mike McFailTKO3 (6),Nov 25, 2009
20Win18–1–1Chuck MussachioUD10Aug 21, 2009
19Win17–1–1Eric HowardUD6May 2, 2009
18Win16–1–1Cory PhelpsTKO2 (10),Jan 30, 2009
17Win15–1–1Willis LockettUD6Nov 28, 2008
16Win14–1–1Lee FortuneKO1 (8)Nov 15, 2008
15Win13–1–1Eric AsherTKO5 (6),Sep 25, 2008
14Win12–1–1Etianne WhitakerTKO1 (4),Aug 22, 2008
13Loss11–1–1Rayco SaundersUD8Jul 2, 2008
12Draw11–0–1Demetrius Davis 8Jun 13, 2008
11Win11–0Etianne Whitaker 3 (8),Apr 26, 2008
10Win10–0Derrick HolsingerTKO1 (6),Feb 1, 2008
9Win9–0Cullen RogersTKO2 (6)Nov 21, 2007
8Win8–0James NorthTKO1 (4)Sep 22, 2007
7Win7–0Eric AsherTKO2 (4),Aug 23, 2007
6Win6–0Cullen RogersUD6Jul 20, 2007
5Win5–0Alan SnyderTKO1 (4),Apr 20, 2007
4Win4–0Larry BrothersUD4Jan 26, 2007
3Win3–0Bob Wilder 3 (4),Nov 22, 2006
2Win2–0Derrick HolsingerUD4Oct 7, 2006
1Win1–0Santiago Hillario 4May 19, 2006


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