Sergey Lipinets
"Samurai"
Division: lightweight
Nationality: Kazakhstan
Hometown: Woodland Hills, California, USA
Birth Date: 1989-03-23
Height: 5.7 cm
Reach: 67 cm
Stance: orthodox
Professional Record
18
Wins
(13 by KO)4
Losses
(2 by KO)1
Draws
23
Total Fights
Biography
Sergey Alekseyevich Lipinets, born on 23 March 1989 in Martuk, Kazakhstan, is a Russian professional boxer and former kickboxer recognized for his dynamic fighting style. Standing at 5.7 tall with a 67 inches reach, he competes primarily in the light-welterweight and welterweight divisions and employs an orthodox stance. Originally a decorated kickboxer, Lipinets transitioned to boxing and quickly made his mark on the professional circuit, thanks to his solid background in striking and extensive combat sports experience.
Lipinets began his professional boxing career in 2014 after going 35–5 as an amateur. Demonstrating impressive knockout power and relentless drive, he earned an IBF eliminator bout against Lenny Zappavigna, ultimately securing his status as the organization’s mandatory challenger. In 2017, he fought Akihiro Kondo for the vacant IBF light-welterweight title, winning by unanimous decision and becoming the division’s new world champion. During his reign, he displayed exceptional resilience and heart, often outworking his opponents with precise body shots and an unwavering forward attack.
Despite later setbacks, including a memorable clash with hard-hitting up-and-comer Jaron Ennis, Lipinets remains a formidable presence in the ring. His ability to adapt from a kickboxing background to championship-level professional boxing highlights his versatility and commitment to the sport. Known as “Samurai,” Lipinets continues to be a respected contender, seeking new challenges and opportunities to reclaim world title status.
Technical Overview
Lipinets is a fighter who embodies the definition of taking it to his competition. He has an excellent right hand that can move off the centerline and land with precision, targeting any area he chooses to attack. Whether going to the body or coming upstairs, his combinations are dynamic, and his opponents will feel every punch. Lipinets is known for shaking his opponents to their core, and when he lands, it’s not just a punch - it’s a statement. His ability to attack the body with pressure and then come upstairs leaves his opponents vulnerable to every point of attack. He has the power to shut down organs and disrupt his opponent’s ability to perform with his brutal, European fighting style.
He loves to shuffle into combinations, adding more force and power into each punch. Lipinets doesn’t rely on pendulum-style movement, but he does excel at closing the distance and getting physical in exchanges. His toughness allows him to fight through adversity, and he is not afraid to outbox even the best Mexican fighters in toe-to-toe battles. Lipinets blends a technical approach with a fierce, never-give-up attitude.
Fight History
02/01/25 vs. Adam Azim, L-TKO, 9/12
05/08/24 vs. Robbie Davies Jr., W-UD, 10/10
11/25/23 vs. Michel Rivera, L-UD, 10/10
08/20/22 vs. Omar Figueroa Jr., W-RTD, 8/12
04/10/21 vs. Jaron Ennis, L-KO, 6/12
10/24/20 vs. Custio Clayton, D-MD, 12/12
07/20/19 vs. Jay Ar Inson, W-TKO, 2/10
03/24/19 vs. Lamont Peterson, W-TKO, 10/12
08/04/18 vs. Erick Bone, W-MD, 10/10
03/10/18 vs. Mikey Garcia, L-UD, 12/12
11/04/17 vs. Akihiro Kondo, W-UD, 12/12
03/04/17 vs. Clarence Booth, W-TKO, 7/8
12/10/16 vs. Leonardo Zappavigna, W-KO, 8/12
07/15/16 vs. Walter Castillo, W-TKO, 7/10
03/15/16 vs. Levan Ghvamichava, W-KO, 5/10
10/30/15 vs. Haskell Rhodes, W-UD, 10/10
07/08/15 vs. Kendal Mena, W-TKO, 3/8
03/13/15 vs. Cosme Rivera, W-TKO, 9/10
11/28/14 vs. Ernie Sanchez, W-KO, 8/10
09/27/14 vs. Daniel Lomeli, W-TKO, 7/8
07/18/14 vs. Rynell Griffin, W-KO, 3/6
05/30/14 vs. Dzemil Cosovic, W-KO, 4/6
04/25/14 vs. Franklin Varela, W-UD, 6/6
