Sergey Lipinets
Russian boxer
Sergey LipinetsСергей Липинец
Lipinets in 2019
Born (1989-03-23 ) 23 March 1989 (age 35) Nationality Russian[ 1] Other names Samurai Statistics Weight(s) Height 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) Reach 170 cm (67 in) Stance Orthodox
Boxing record Total fights 22 Wins 18 Wins by KO 13 Losses 3 Draws 1
Sergey Alekseyevich Lipinets (Russian : Сергей Алексеевич Липинец ; born 23 March 1989) is a Russian professional boxer and former kickboxer[ 2] who held the IBF light-welterweight title from 2017 to 2018.
Early life and kickboxing career
Lipinets was born in Martuk , Kazakhstan , but moved to Russia at the age of 9.[ 3] Lipinets originally competed as a kickboxer, medaling in competitions like the 2012 W.A.K.O. European Championships and the 2013 World Combat Games .
Professional boxing career
After a brief amateur boxing career in which he went 35–5, Lipinets turned pro in 2014.[ 4]
Lipinets vs. Zappavigna
After winning 10 pro bouts, Lipinets faced Lenny Zappavigna in an IBF eliminator. The winner would become the mandatory challenger to the IBF champion, the winner of an April 2017 bout between Ricky Burns and Julius Indongo . Lipinets proved to be too much for Zappavigna, as the latter went down during round 5 before being counted out following a right straight from Lipinets in round 8. Both fighters suffered several cuts during the fight.[ 5]
Following Indongo's win over Burns, Lipinets tried to start negotiations with the IBF champion.[ 6] However, the IBF granted Indongo an exception to allow him to unify all the major light welterweight titles against Terence Crawford . After Crawford's win over Indongo, the IBF ordered Crawford to defend his title against Lipinets.[ 7] Lipinets stated that the IBF title was "stolen from him".[ 8] As Crawford didn't plan to return to the ring before the IBF's deadline, he vacated the IBF title just 11 days after defeating Indongo.[ 9]
Lipinets vs. Kondo
The IBF ordered Lipinets to face Akihiro Kondo for their vacant title.[ 10] The fight was finalized for 4 November on the undercard of a Deontay Wilder bout. The event was televised on Showtime .[ 11] Lipinets became the IBF champion, winning by unanimous decision (118–110, 117–111, 117–111). The decision was booed upon being announced but several media outlets scored it for Lipinets, albeit on closer cards. Lipinets connected to Kondo's body often throughout the fight, but Kondo remained unfazed by the body shots. Kondo kept coming forward and rocked Lipinets in round 5. Lipinets was cut by an accidental head clash midway through the fight.[ 12] [ 13] [ 14]
Lipinets vs. Clayton
On 24 October 2020, Lipinets faced Custio Clayton who was ranked #4 by the WBO , #5 by the IBF and #10 by the WBA . The bout ended in a majority draw, with two of the judges scoring the fight 114-114, 114-114, while the third judge saw Clayton as the winner scoring it 115-113 in his favor.[ 15]
Lipinets vs. Ennis
In his next bout, Lipinets fought Jaron Ennis, ranked #7 by the WBO, #9 by the IBF and #12 by the WBC at welterweight.[ 16] Despite catching Ennis a few times, Lipinets was mostly overmatched in the bout and lost the fight via sixth round KO.[ 17]
Titles and accomplishments
Kickboxing
Professional
WAKO-Pro Full Contact World -64.5 kg Champion
Amateur
World Association of Kickboxing Organizations
2011 WAKO World Championships in Dublin Full Contact -63.5 kg
2012 WAKO European Championships in Bucharest Full Contact -63.5 kg
2012 WAKO World Cup Bestfighter in Rimini Full Contact -63.5 kg
2013 WAKO World Championships in Antalya Full Contact -63.5 kg
World Combat Games
Professional boxing record
21 fights
17 wins
3 losses
By knockout
13
1
By decision
4
2
Draws
1
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round, time
Date
Location
Notes
21
Loss
17–3–1
Michel Rivera
UD
10
25 Nov 2023
Michelob Ultra Arena , Las Vegas , Nevada , U.S.
20
Win
17–2–1
Omar Figueroa Jr.
RTD
8 (12), 3:00
20 Aug 2022
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino , Hollywood, Florida , U.S.
19
Loss
16–2–1
Jaron Ennis
KO
6 (12), 2:33
10 Apr 2021
Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, US
18
Draw
16–1–1
Custio Clayton
MD
12
24 Oct 2020
Mohegan Sun Arena , Montville, Connecticut , US
For IBF interim welterweight title
17
Win
16–1
Jayar Inson
TKO
2 (10), 0:57
20 Jul 2019
MGM Grand Garden Arena , Paradise, Nevada , US
16
Win
15–1
Lamont Peterson
TKO
10 (12), 2:59
24 Mar 2019
MGM National Harbor , Oxon Hill, Maryland , US
15
Win
14–1
Erick Bone
MD
10
4 Aug 2018
Nassau Coliseum , Uniondale, New York , US
14
Loss
13–1
Mikey Garcia
UD
12
10 Mar 2018
Freeman Coliseum , San Antonio, Texas , US
Lost IBF light-welterweight title
13
Win
13–0
Akihiro Kondo
UD
12
4 Nov 2017
Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, US
Won vacant IBF light-welterweight title
12
Win
12–0
Clarence Booth
TKO
7 (8), 1:33
4 Mar 2017
Barclays Center , Brooklyn, New York , US
11
Win
11–0
Leonardo Zappavigna
KO
8 (12), 1:23
10 Dec 2016
Galen Center , Los Angeles, California , US
10
Win
10–0
Walter Castillo
TKO
7 (10), 2:45
15 Jul 2016
Horseshoe Casino , Tunica, Mississippi , US
9
Win
9–0
Levan Ghvamichava
KO
5 (10), 1:40
15 Mar 2016
Robinson Rancheria Resort & Casino, Nice, California , US
8
Win
8–0
Haskell Rhodes
UD
10
30 Oct 2015
The Venue at UCF , Orlando, Florida , US
7
Win
7–0
Kendal Mena
TKO
3 (8), 1:40
8 Jul 2015
B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, New York, New York , US
6
Win
6–0
Cosme Rivera
TKO
9 (10), 2:59
13 Mar 2015
A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida , US
Won vacant WBC Latino light-welterweight title
5
Win
5–0
Ernie Sanchez
KO
8 (10), 0:48
28 Nov 2014
Luzhniki Palace of Sports, Moscow, Russia
Won vacant WBC International Silver light-welterweight title
4
Win
4–0
Daniel Lomeli
TKO
7 (8), 1:45
27 Sep 2014
Krylatskoye Sports Palace, Moscow, Russia
3
Win
3–0
Rynell Griffin
KO
3 (6), 2:36
18 Jul 2014
Quiet Cannon, Montebello, California , US
2
Win
2–0
Dzemil Cosovic
KO
4 (6), 1:52
30 May 2014
Luzhniki Palace of Sports , Moscow, Russia
1
Win
1–0
Franklin Varela
UD
6
25 Apr 2014
Krylatskoye Sports Palace , Moscow , Russia
Kickboxing record
Professional Kickboxing record
Date
Result
Opponent
Event
Location
Method
Round
Time
2012-10-20
Win
Rasul Kachakaev
Grand Prix Russia Open
Moscow , Russia
KO (Left Hook)
1
2012-08-
Win
Maxim Kolpak
Russia
Decision
3
3:00
2012-03-03
Win
Mickael Lacombe
Full Contact International Gala
Montceau-les-Mines, France
KO
4
Wins the vacant WAKO-Pro Full Contact World -64.5kg title.
2011-12-21
Win
Sergey Popa
Moscow , Russia
TKO
1
2011-05-28
Win
Vitaly Lisnyak
Grand Prix Russia Open
Moscow , Russia
Decision
3
3:00
2010-11-27
Win
Alexey Radik
Moscow , Russia
Decision (Unanimous)
5
3:00
2009-05-21
Loss
Serhiy Adamchuk
BARS: Russia vs Ukraine
Russia , Moscow
KO
2
Legend : Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes
Amateur Kickboxing record
Date
Result
Opponent
Event
Location
Method
Round
Time
2013-12-08
Win
Elnur Daryagir
2013 WAKO World Championships, Final
Antalya , Turkey
Decision
3
2:00
Wins the 2013 WAKO World Championships Full Contact -63.5kg Gold Medal.
2013-12-07
Win
Aibek Duishembiev
2013 WAKO World Championships, Semi Final
Antalya , Turkey
Decision
3
2:00
2013-12-05
Win
Milton Galarreta
2013 WAKO World Championships, Quarter Final
Antalya , Turkey
TKO
2
2013-12-04
Win
Andoni Iglesias
2013 WAKO World Championships, 1/8 Final
Antalya , Turkey
Decision
3
2:00
2013-10-25
Loss
Gabor Gorbics
2013 World Combat Games, Final
Saint Petersburg , Russia
Decision (Unanimous)
3
2:00
Wins the 2013 World Combat Games Full Contact -63.5kg Silver Medal.
2013-10-23
Win
William Saidi
2013 World Combat Games, Semi Final
Saint Petersburg , Russia
Decision (Unanimous)
3
2:00
2013-10-21
Win
Konstyantyn Demoretsky
2013 World Combat Games, Quarter Final
Saint Petersburg , Russia
Decision (Unanimous)
3
2:00
2012-12-01
Win
Gabor Garbics
2012 WAKO European Championships, Final
Bucharest , Romania
Decision (Unanimous)
3
2:00
Wins the 2012 WAKO World European Full Contact -63.5kg Gold Medal.
2012-11-30
Win
2012 WAKO European Championships, Semi Final
Bucharest , Romania
Decision (Unanimous)
3
2:00
2011-11-
Loss
Konstyantyn Demoretsky
2011 WAKO World Championships, Final
Dublin , Ireland
Decision (Majority)
3
2:00
Wins the 2011 WAKO World Championships Full Contact -63.5kg Silver Medal.
2011-11-
Win
2011 WAKO World Championships, Semi Final
Dublin , Ireland
Decision (Majority)
3
2:00
Legend : Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes
See also
References
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^ "A former kickboxing champion, Sergey Lipinets is now speeding down boxing's fast track" . 9 March 2016.
^ "New Faces: Sergey Lipinets - The Ring" . ringtv.com . 6 December 2016. Retrieved 22 August 2017 .
^ "Lipinets moves from chess, to street brawls, to kickboxing, and now boxing main events" . FOX SPORTS . 15 March 2016. Retrieved 22 August 2017 .
^ "Sergey Lipinets Stops Lenny Z in Grueling IBF Eliminator - Boxing News" . www.boxingscene.com . 10 December 2016. Retrieved 22 August 2017 .
^ "Indongo Must Face Lipinets Next or Vacate IBF Title - Boxing News" . www.boxingscene.com . 2 May 2017. Retrieved 22 August 2017 .
^ "Crawford facing tough, quick decision on future" . ESPN . 21 August 2017. Retrieved 22 August 2017 .
^ "Lipinets Rips Indongo, Says IBF Title Was 'Stolen' From Him - Boxing News" . www.boxingscene.com . 20 August 2017. Retrieved 22 August 2017 .
^ "Terence Crawford vacates IBF title" . Bad Left Hook . Retrieved 10 September 2017 .
^ "IBF orders Lipinets-Kondo bout for vacant title" . ESPN.com . Retrieved 10 September 2017 .
^ "Lipinets-Kondo IBF 140-Pound Title Fight on Wilder-Ortiz Card - Boxing News" . www.BoxingScene.com . 20 September 2017. Retrieved 7 November 2017 .
^ "Sergey Lipinets Decisions Akihiro Kondo, Wins IBF World Title - Boxing News" . www.BoxingScene.com . 4 November 2017. Retrieved 7 November 2017 .
^ Gray, James (6 November 2017). "Wilder vs Stiverne AS IT HAPPENED: Deontay Wilder WINS inside the first round" . Express.co.uk . Retrieved 7 November 2017 .
^ "Wilder vs Stiverne II results: Sergey Lipinets claims IBF title with win over Akihiro Kondo" . BadLeftHook.com . 4 November 2017. Retrieved 7 November 2017 .
^ "Lipinets vs Clayton - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets" . Box.Live . Retrieved 21 April 2022 .
^ "Ennis vs Lipinets - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets" . Box.Live . Retrieved 21 April 2022 .
^ Christ, Scott (11 April 2021). "Results and highlights: Jaron Ennis knocks out Sergey Lipinets in sixth round" . Bad Left Hook . Retrieved 21 April 2022 .
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