Randy Michaels Caballero (born September 27, 1990) is a Nicaraguan American professional boxer in the Bantamweight division.[1] Caballero is a former IBF Bantamweight world champion.[2] He lost his title on the scales after being 5 pounds overweight before a scheduled mandatory defence against Lee Haskins.
Randy Caballero | |
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 Caballero in 2011 | |
| Born | Randy Michaels Caballero September 27, 1990 Indio, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) |
| Reach | 68 in (173 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 25 |
| Wins | 24 |
| Wins by KO | 14 |
| Losses | 1 |
Amateur career
editCaballero is a nine-time amateur champion, which includes a win at the 2008 U.S. National Amateur Champion, with an amateur record of 167-10. He also won a Bronze medal at 2006 Cadet World Championships in Istanbul, Turkey and he missed out on the 2008 Olympic qualifying because he was too young.[3]
Professional career
editOn March 25, 2010, Caballero won his professional debut against Gonzalo Nicolas.
In July 2011, Caballero beat the undefeated Alexis Santiago to win his first title, the WBC Youth Intercontinental Super Bantamweight Championship.
IBF World bantamweight title
editOn October 25, 2014, he defeated Stuart Hall in Monte Carlo to claim the vacant IBF bantamweight title.
Professional boxing record
editCaballero vs. Garcia
editOn February 5, 2016, Caballero fought and defeated Ruben Garcia via a seventh round TKO.[4]
Caballero vs. De La Hoya
editOn September 16, 2017, Caballero fought Diego De La Hoya. De La Hoya won the fight convincingly on the scorecards, 100-90, 98-92 and 98-92.[5]
Professional boxing record
edit| 25 fights | 24 wins | 1 loss |
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| By knockout | 14 | 0 |
| By decision | 10 | 1 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 25 | Loss | 24–1 |  Diego De La Hoya
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UD | 10 | 2017-09-16 |  T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada
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Lost WBC-NABF super bantamweight title |
| 24 | Win | 24–0 | Jesus Ruiz
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UD | 10 | 2017-03-23 | Fantasy Springs Casino, California
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Won vacant WBC-NABF super bantamweight title |
| 23 | Win | 23–0 | Ruben Garcia
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TKO | 7 (12), | 2016-02-05 | Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California
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| 22 | Win | 22–0 |  Stuart Hall
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UD | 12 | 2014-10-25 |  Salle des Étoiles, Monte Carlo
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Won vacant IBF bantamweight title |
| 21 | Win | 21–0 |  Kohei Oba
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TKO | 8 (12), 1:54 | 2014-04-04 | Central Gym, Kobe
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| 20 | Win | 20–0 | Jessy Cruz
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TKO | 7 (10), 2:52 | 2013-11-26 | BB&T Center, Sunrise, Florida
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| 19 | Win | 19–0 |  Miguel Robles
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KO | 7 (10), 2:09 | 2013-07-20 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California
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Retained WBO-NABO bantamweight title |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Luis Maldonado
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TKO | 4 (10), 0:39 | 2013-01-11 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California
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| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Rigoberto Casillas
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RTD | 3 (8), 3:00 | 2012-11-24 | Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, California
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| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Manuel Roman
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UD | 10 | 2012-08-24 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California
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Retained WBO-NABO bantamweight title |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Jamal Parram
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TKO | 5 (8), 1:50 | 2012-06-23 | Staples Center, Los Angeles, California
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| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Jose Luis Araiza
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UD | 10 | 2012-03-16 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California
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Won vacant WBO-NABO bantamweight title |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Arturo Santiago
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UD | 8 | 2011-12-02 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California
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Retained WBC Youth bantamweight title |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Alexis Santiago
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UD | 8 | 2011-07-01 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California
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Won vacant WBC Youth bantamweight title |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Sergio Cristobal
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TKO | 4 (6), 2:06 | 2011-06-03 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California
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| 10 | Win | 10–0 |  Francis Ruiz
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KO | 6 (6), 0:38 | 2011-05-06 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California
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| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Felix Perez
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TKO | 2 (6), 2:42 | 2011-04-01 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California
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| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Hugo Ramos
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UD | 6 | 2011-03-04 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California
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| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Manuel Ortega
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UD | 4 | 2011-01-14 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California
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| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Robert Guillen
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UD | 4 | 2010-12-11 | Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Missael Nunez
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UD | 4 | 2010-10-15 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Jairo Delgado
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KO | 1 (4), 2:00 | 2010-07-02 | Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, California
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Travis Bedwell
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TKO | 1 (4), 0:56 | 2010-06-03 | Commerce Casino, Commerce, California
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Edwin Rosado
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KO | 1 (4), 0:43 | 2010-05-08 | Palm Springs Stadium, Palm Springs, California
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Gonzalo Nicolas
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KO | 1 (4), 0:49 | 2010-03-25 | Commerce Casino, Commerce, California
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See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Randy Caballero inks With Dunkin, TKO Promotions". Boxingscene. March 24, 2010. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
- ^ "Randy Caballero moves to 22-0". ESPN. October 25, 2014. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
- ^ "TopClass Interview with the TopClass Prospect Randy Caballero!!!". www.topclassboxing.co.uk. Archived from the original on September 5, 2010.
- ^ "Caballero vs Garcia - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
- ^ "Hoya vs Caballero - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
External links
edit- Boxing record for Randy Caballero from BoxRec (registration required)
- Randy Caballero - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live