Blake Caparello

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Blake Caparello
Born
Blake Caparello

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Essendon, Victoria, Australia
Nationality Australian
Other namesIL CAPO
Statistics
Weight(s) Light Heavyweight
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Reach74 in (188 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights35
Wins30
Wins by KO13
Losses4
Draws1
No contests0

Blake Caparello (born 30 August 1985) is an Australian Light Heavyweight Professional Boxer. Challenged formidable Sergey Kovalev for his first World Title in 2014.

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Professional career

Caparello made his professional debut at the age of 22 on August 16, 2009, with a unanimous decision against Aaron Ross at Shed 14 Central Pier Peninsula in Melbourne, Victoria

On 27 November 2009, in Caparello's 3rd professional fight he won the Vacant Victoria State Light Heavyweight Title against Dennis Okcal. He went on to retain the Title against Joel Casey on 9 April 2010.

On 5 August 2011, Caparello defeated Joseph Kwadjo by UD and won the Interim OPBF Light Heavyweight Title.

On 18 November 2011, Caparello defeated Michael Van Nimwegen by TKO to win the Vacant Australian Light Heavyweight Title.

On 18 April 2013, Caparello defeated Jorge Rodriguez Olivera by UD and won the PABA Light Heavyweight Title. He went on to retain the title against Daniel MacKinnon on 25 July 2013.

On 17 October 2013, Caparello defeated Allan Green by twelfth round UD to win the vacant International Boxing Organization Light Heavyweight title. Green failed to make weight for the bout, so the title was at stake for Caparello only and would have become vacant had Green won. [1] The win against Green caught the eyes of U.S Promoter DiBella Entertainment and signed Caparello to a 3 fight deal.

Caparello would go on to make an impressive U.S debut on 31 January 2014, against Elvir Muriqi at Richard J. Codey Arena, West Orange, New Jersey. Where he would become victorious by Unanimous Decision after a 10 round bout. [2]

Caparello challenged for his first world title on 2 August 2014, against WBO Light Heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev. Caparello, undefeated before the bout, shocked Kovalev in the first round, knocking him down with a straight left hand but lost by second-round technical knockout. [3]

On 13 December 2014, Caparello would bounce back from his loss against Kovalev, with a UD win against Maximiliano Jorge Gomez and won the WBO Asia Pacific Light Heavyweight Title.

On 5 June 2015, Caparello made his long awaited Super Middleweight debut and defeated Affif Belghecham by UD and won PABA and WBO Oriental Super Middleweight Titles. [4]

On 14 July 2017, Caparello defeated Jordan Tai by TKO and won WBA Oceania Light Heavyweight title. He retained the title with a TKO win against Fabiano Pena on 13 October 2017.

On 16 March 2018, Caparello was a defeated by Isaac Chilemba for the WBC Light Heavyweight Title.

On 22 February 2019, Caparello defeated Reagan Dessaix by UD and won WBA Oceania Light Heavyweight Title.

Professional boxing record

30 Wins (13 knockouts, 17 decisions), 3 Losses, 1 Draw [5]
Res.RecordOpponentTypeRd., TimeDateLocationNotes
Win29–3–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Reagan DessaixUD102019-02-22 Flag of Australia (converted).svg The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria Won WBA Oceania Light Heavyweight title.
Win28–3–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lance Bryant TKO3 (8), 1:462018-08-31 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Croatian Club, Footscray, Victoria
Win27–3–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Trent BroadhurstTKO1 (10), 2:052018-06-01 Flag of Australia (converted).svg The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria
Loss26–3–1 Flag of Malawi.svg Isaac Chilemba UD122018-03-16 Flag of Australia (converted).svg The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria For vacant WBC International Light Heavyweight title.
Win26–2–1 Flag of Brazil.svg Fabiano PenaTKO3 (10), 2:222017-10-13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria Retained WBA Oceania Light Heavyweight title.
Win25–2–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Jordan TaiTKO6 (10), 1:062017-07-14 Flag of Australia (converted).svg The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria Won vacant WBA Oceania Light Heavyweight title.
Win24–2–1 Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg Ricky TorrezKO12016-11-25 Flag of Australia (converted).svg The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria
Win23–2–1 Flag of Brazil.svg Rogerio DamascoTKO5 (10), 2:492016-08-13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria
Loss22–2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Andre Dirrell UD102016-04-29 Flag of the United States.svg Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Win22–1–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Luke SharpUD62015-11-11 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Convention & Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, Victoria
Win21–1–1 Flag of France.svg Affif BelghechamUD102015-06-05 Flag of Australia (converted).svg The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria Won vacant PABA and vacant WBO Oriental Light Heavyweight titles.
Win20–1–1 Flag of Argentina.svg Maximiliano Jorge GomezUD102014-12-13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria Won vacant WBO Asia Pacific Light Heavyweight title.
Loss19–1–1 Flag of Russia.svg Sergey Kovalev TKO2 (12), 1:472014-08-02 Flag of the United States.svg Revel Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey For WBO Light Heavyweight title.
Win19–0–1 Flag of Albania.svg Elvir Muriqi UD102014-01-31 Flag of the United States.svg Richard J. Codey Arena, West Orange, New Jersey
Win18–0–1 Flag of the United States.svg Allan Green UD122013-10-17 Flag of Australia (converted).svg The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria Won vacant IBO Light Heavyweight title.
Win17–0–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Daniel MacKinnon MD122013-07-25 Flag of Australia (converted).svg The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria Retained PABA Light Heavyweight title.
Win16–0–1 Flag of Uruguay.svg Jorge Rodriguez OliveraUD122013-04-18 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Croatian Club, Footscray, Victoria Won vacant PABA Light Heavyweight title.
Win15–0–1 Flag of Ghana.svg Ayitey PowersUD82013-03-01 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Grand Star Receptions, Altona North, Victoria
Win14–0–1 Flag of the United States.svg Aaron Pryor JrUD102012-10-05 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Croatian Club, Ardeer, Victoria
Win13–0–1 Flag of the United States.svg Dante CraigTKO2 (8)2012-07-20 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Grand Star Receptions, Altona North, Victoria
Win12–0–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Robert Berridge UD102012-05-18 Flag of Australia (converted).svg The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria
Win11–0–1 Flag of the United States.svg Kevin EngelUD102012-03-09 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Croatian Club, Footscray, Victoria
Win10–0–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Michael Van NimwegenTKO7 (10), 2:582011-11-18 Flag of Australia (converted).svg The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria Won vacant Australian Light Heavyweight title.
Win9–0–1 Flag of Ghana.svg Joseph Kwadjo UD122011-08-05 Flag of Australia (converted).svg The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria Won interim OPBF Light Heavyweight title.
Win8–0–1 Flag of Samoa.svg Togasilimai Letoa TKO1 (6), 2:592011-05-13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria
Win7–0–1 Flag of Thailand.svg Komgrit NanakornTKO7 (10), 0:512011-04-01 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Malvern Town Hall, Malvern, Victoria
Win6–0–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Michael BollingUD82011-03-04 Flag of Australia (converted).svg The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria
Draw5–0–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Shane McConvilleSD102010-12-03 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Coburg City Hall, Coburg, Victoria For Australian Light Heavyweight title.
Win5–0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kane McKayTKO8 (10), 2:552010-06-25 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Malvern Town Hall, Malvern, Victoria
Win4–0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Joel CaseyUD82010-04-09 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Malvern Town Hall, Malvern, Victoria Retained Australia – Victoria State Light Heavyweight title.
Win3–0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dennis OkcalRTD6 (8), 3:002009-11-27 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, Victoria Won vacant Australia – Victoria State Light Heavyweight title.
Win2–0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Joshua TaiUD42009-09-25 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Prestige Warehouse, Port Melbourne, Victoria
Win1–0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Aaron RossUD62009-08-16 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Shed 14 Central Pier Peninsula, Melbourne, Victoria Professional debut.

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References

  1. ↑ "Blake Caparello Cruises To Win Over Reluctant Allan Green". 17 October 2013. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
  2. ↑ Campbell, Brian (1 February 2014). "Rapid Reaction: Caparello handles Muriqi". ESPN.com. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
  3. ↑ Mitchell, Peter (3 August 2014). "Australian Blake Caparello loses world-title fight to Sergey 'Krusher' Kovalev".
  4. ↑ "Caparello outpoints Belghecham, wins in super middleweight debut - Aus-Boxing.com". aus-boxing.com. 8 June 2015. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
  5. ↑ Boxing record for Blake Caparello from BoxRec (registration required)
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