Caleb Truax

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Caleb Truax
Born (1983-09-14) September 14, 1983 (age 41)
Osseo, Minnesota, U.S.
Other namesGolden
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Reach75 in (191 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights40
Wins31
Wins by KO19
Losses6
Draws2
No contests1

Caleb Truax (born September 14, 1983) is an American professional boxer. He held the IBF super middleweight title from 2017 to 2018 and challenged once for the WBA (Regular) middleweight title in 2015.

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Personal life

Truax is a native of Osseo, Minnesota. He has a twin sister, Erin Truax, and a younger brother, Seth Martinez.

Truax is a 2002 graduate of Osseo Senior High School. While attending high school, he was an all-conference member of the Osseo Orioles football and baseball teams. [1]

Truax then played football at Virginia State University for one year before a knee injury ended his gridiron career. He returned home in 2003 to attend the University of Minnesota, and it was there at the age of 19 that Truax entered a local Toughman contest. He lost his first fight, but soon became consumed by boxing—altering his diet and training as he pursued an amateur career. [2]

Truax graduated from the University of Minnesota majoring in Sociology, [3] minoring in both African American studies and Political Science.

Amateur career

Truax compiled a record of 21 wins and 8 losses. In 2006 he was the USA Boxing State Champion, the Region 1 Champion, and the Upper Midwest Golden Gloves Champion. [4]

Professional career

Caleb Truax debuted as a professional fighter in April 2007 with a 2nd-round knockout of Ray Walker. As of March 2015, Truax has a professional record of 25 wins, one loss, and two draws. Truax has defeated Ossie Duran, Matt Vanda, Andy Kolle, Phil Williams, [5] Jonathan Reid, Antwun Echols, Durrell Richardson, and James Crayton. His professional loss came to former undisputed middleweight world champion Jermain Taylor (Truax knocked Taylor down in the 9th round.)

Truax drew Ossie Duran in a 10-round non-title bout at the Target Center in Minneapolis. The bout was part of an eight-fight card promoted by Mike Tyson's new company, Iron Mike Productions. Mike Tyson was in attendance at the event, and said of Truax, "I hear he is exciting and he is something that we need for boxing, he is a breath of fresh air because boxing is in the doldrums right now. I'm looking forward to seeing him and if he is as much as everyone has told me." [6]

WBA title bout

Truax faced Daniel Jacobs for the WBA (Regular) Middleweight title on April 24, 2015, and was stopped with 48 seconds left in the 12th and final round. A TKO loss. However Truax surprised the critics almost going the distance. The fight was broadcast on Spike TV as part of the Premier Boxing Champions [7]

IBF World Super Middleweight title fight

On 9 December 2017, Truax fought British fighter James 'Chunky' DeGale at the Copper Box Arena in London, England, for Degale's IBF World Super Middleweight Title. Truax got off the mark the quickest and hit DeGale with several heavy shots throughout the fight. Although DeGale used his experience to come back into the fight in later rounds, it turned out to be too little too late. Truax showed great stamina and endurance to win the fight against the odds by Majority Decision, with scores of 116–112, 115-112 and 114–114 in favor of Truax. Although there was no re-match in the contract, DeGale immediately expressed his wish for a second fight upon losing. [8] [9] Truax's victory was possibly one of the biggest boxing upsets of 2017, with both Bookmakers and Boxing Media heavily favoring DeGale pre-fight.[ citation needed ]

Truax vs DeGale II

The rematch happened four months after, in Las Vegas. In what was a close and very competitive fight, Truax was overmatched by DeGale. The fight was full of clinches and headbutts, especially DeGale who got cut over his right eye, and was a bloody mess by the end of the fight. In the end, all three judges scored the fight in favor of DeGale, two of them scoring it 114-113 and one judge seeing a wider victory for DeGale, scoring the fight 117–100 in favor of DeGale. [10]

On 13 April 2019, Truax fought Peter Quillin. The fight endend in a no-contest, because of an accidental head clash which caused a severe cut over Truax's right eye. After the fight, Truax stated that we was ready to continue, but the ringside physician made the final call. [11]

In his next fight, Truax faced David Basajjamivule in his home state of Minnesota. Truax was more effective than his opponent during the fight, while Basajjamivule got a point deducted in two occasions, once for hitting Truax at the back of his head, and once for holding. Truax won the fight via majority-decision. [12]

Professional boxing record

40 fights31 wins6 losses
By knockout192
By decision124
Draws2
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
40Loss31–6–2 (1)Burley BrooksUD10Jun 24, 2023Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
39Loss31–5–2 (1) Caleb Plant UD12 Jan 30, 2021 Shrine Exposition Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.For IBF super middleweight title
38Win31–4–2 (1)David BasajjamivuleMD10Jan 25, 2020Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
37NC30–4–2 (1) Peter Quillin NC2 (12)Apr 13, 2019Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.Fight stopped after Truax cut from accidental head clash
36Win30–4–2Fabiano PenaTKO3 (10)Aug 24, 2018Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
35Loss29–4–2 James DeGale UD12Apr 7, 2018 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Lost IBF super middleweight title
34Win29–3–2 James DeGale MD12Dec 9, 2017 Copper Box Arena, London, EnglandWon IBF super middleweight title
33Win28–3–2KeAndrae LeatherwoodTKO10Aug 25, 2017Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S.
32Win27–3–2Zachariah KelleyKO2 (8)Aug 20, 2016 Wisconsin Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
31Loss26–3–2 Anthony Dirrell TKO1 (10), 1:49Apr 29, 2016 Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
30Win26–2–2Melvin BetancourtTKO4 (10)Feb 20, 2016Black Bear Casino, Carlton, Minnesota, U.S.
29Loss25–2–2 Daniel Jacobs TKO12 (12), 2:12Apr 24, 2015UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.For WBA (Regular) middleweight title
28Win25–1–2Scott SigmonTKO8 (10)Nov 1, 2014UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
27Win24–1–2Derek EnnisUD10Jul 25, 2014UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
26Draw23–1–2 Ossie Duran UD10Jan 3, 2014Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
25Win23–1–1Cerresso FortTKO4 (12), 1:49Sep 21, 2013Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.Won vacant USA Minnesota State and IBF-USBA middleweight titles
24Win22–1–1 Don George TKO6 (8), 2:24Jun 21, 2013Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
23Win21–1–1 Matt Vanda UD10Jan 19, 2013Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
22Win20–1–1Michael WalkerTKO4 (8), 2:59Nov 17, 2012Crown Plaza Hotel, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
21Win19–1–1Mickey ScarboroughKO1 (10), 1:57Sep 22, 2012Crown Plaza Hotel, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
20Loss18–1–1 Jermain Taylor UD10Apr 20, 2012Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
19Win18–0–1 Andy Kolle SD10May 27, 2011St. Paul Armory, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.Won vacant USA Minnesota State middleweight title
18Win17–0–1Phil WilliamsMD10Feb 26, 2011Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S.
17Win16–0–1 Jonathan Reid TKO9 (10), 2:29Oct 9, 2010Hyatt Regency Hotel, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
16Win15–0–1 Antwun Echols UD10Jun 11, 2010St. Paul Armory, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
15Draw14–0–1Phil WilliamsSD10Apr 23, 2010St. Paul Armory, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.For vacant USA Minnesota State super middleweight title
14Win14–0Kerry HopeUD10Nov 20, 2009National Guard Armory, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.Won vacant WBF International super middleweight title
13Win13–0Patrick PerezTKO7 (8), 1:19Jul 25, 2009St. Paul Armory, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
12Win12–0 Durrell Richardson UD8Jun 5, 2009Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S.
11Win11–0Steve WalkerTKO2 (6), 2:20Feb 13, 2008Epic Night Club, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
10Win10–0Johnny HayesTKO5 (6)Jan 24, 2009Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S.
9Win9–0Larry BrothersTKO1 (6), 2:27Nov 28, 2008Convention Center, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.
8Win8–0Robert KliewerKO3 (6), 0:23Aug 29, 2008Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S.
7Win7–0Thomas RittenbaughUD6Jun 26, 2008Tachi Palace Hotel, Lemoore, California, U.S.
6Win6–0 James Crayton TKO4 (6)May 17, 2008St. Paul Armory, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
5Win5–0Jeffrey Osborne JrUD6Mar 29, 2008The Myth, Maplewood, Minnesota, U.S.
4Win4–0Jeffrey Osborne JrUD4Nov 17, 2007The Myth, Maplewood, Minnesota, U.S.
3Win3–0Terry TockKO2 (4), 1:56Jul 13, 2007Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S.
2Win2–0Nick WhitingTKO2 (4), 1:52Jun 15, 2007Roy Wilkins Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
1Win1–0Ray WalkerTKO2 (4)Apr 6, 2007Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.

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December 9, 2017 - April 7, 2018		Succeeded by
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