Randy Caballero

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Randy Caballero
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Caballero in 2011
Born
Randy Michaels Caballero

(1990-09-27) September 27, 1990 (age 33)
NationalityAmerican
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Reach68 in (173 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights25
Wins24
Wins by KO14
Losses1

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.

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Amateur career

Caballero 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

On 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

On October 25, 2014, he defeated Stuart Hall in Monte Carlo to claim the vacant IBF bantamweight title.

Professional boxing record

Caballero vs. Garcia

On February 5, 2016, Caballero fought and defeated Ruben Garcia via a seventh round TKO. [4]

Caballero vs. De La Hoya

On 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

25 fights24 wins1 loss
By knockout140
By decision101
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
25Loss24–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Diego De La Hoya UD10 2017-09-16 Flag of the United States.svg T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, NevadaLost WBC-NABF super bantamweight title
24Win24–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Jesus Ruiz UD102017-03-23 Flag of the United States.svg Fantasy Springs Casino, California Won vacant WBC-NABF super bantamweight title
23Win23–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Ruben GarciaTKO7 (12),2016-02-05 Flag of the United States.svg Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California
22Win22–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Stuart Hall UD122014-10-25 Flag of Monaco.svg Salle des Étoiles, Monte Carlo Won vacant IBF bantamweight title
21Win21–0 Flag of Japan.svg Kohei ObaTKO8 (12), 1:542014-04-04 Flag of Japan.svg Central Gym, Kobe
20Win20–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jessy CruzTKO7 (10), 2:522013-11-26 Flag of the United States.svg BB&T Center, Sunrise, Florida
19Win19–0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Miguel RoblesKO7 (10), 2:092013-07-20 Flag of the United States.svg Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, CaliforniaRetained WBO-NABO bantamweight title
18Win18–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Luis MaldonadoTKO4 (10), 0:392013-01-11 Flag of the United States.svg Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California
17Win17–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Rigoberto CasillasRTD3 (8), 3:002012-11-24 Flag of the United States.svg Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, California
16Win16–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Manuel Roman UD102012-08-24 Flag of the United States.svg Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, CaliforniaRetained WBO-NABO bantamweight title
15Win15–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jamal ParramTKO5 (8), 1:502012-06-23 Flag of the United States.svg Staples Center, Los Angeles, California
14Win14–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Jose Luis AraizaUD102012-03-16 Flag of the United States.svg Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, CaliforniaWon vacant WBO-NABO bantamweight title
13Win13–0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Arturo SantiagoUD82011-12-02 Flag of the United States.svg Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, CaliforniaRetained WBC Youth bantamweight title
12Win12–0 Flag of the United States.svg Alexis SantiagoUD82011-07-01 Flag of the United States.svg Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, CaliforniaWon vacant WBC Youth bantamweight title
11Win11–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Sergio CristobalTKO4 (6), 2:062011-06-03 Flag of the United States.svg Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California
10Win10–0 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Francis RuizKO6 (6), 0:382011-05-06 Flag of the United States.svg Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California
9Win9–0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Felix PerezTKO2 (6), 2:422011-04-01 Flag of the United States.svg Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California
8Win8–0 Flag of the United States.svg Hugo RamosUD62011-03-04 Flag of the United States.svg Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California
7Win7–0 Flag of the United States.svg Manuel OrtegaUD42011-01-14 Flag of the United States.svg Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California
6Win6–0 Flag of the United States.svg Robert GuillenUD4 2010-12-11 Flag of the United States.svg Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada
5Win5–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Missael NunezUD42010-10-15 Flag of the United States.svg Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California
4Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jairo DelgadoKO1 (4), 2:002010-07-02 Flag of the United States.svg Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, California
3Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Travis BedwellTKO1 (4), 0:562010-06-03 Flag of the United States.svg Commerce Casino, Commerce, California
2Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Edwin RosadoKO1 (4), 0:432010-05-08 Flag of the United States.svg Palm Springs Stadium, Palm Springs, California
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Gonzalo NicolasKO1 (4), 0:492010-03-25 Flag of the United States.svg Commerce Casino, Commerce, California

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References

  1. "Randy Caballero inks With Dunkin, TKO Promotions". Boxingscene. March 24, 2010. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
  2. "Randy Caballero moves to 22-0". ESPN. October 25, 2014. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
  3. "TopClass Interview with the TopClass Prospect Randy Caballero!!!". www.topclassboxing.co.uk. Archived from the original on September 5, 2010.
  4. "Caballero vs Garcia - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
  5. "Hoya vs Caballero - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
Sporting positions
Amateur boxing titles
Previous:
Rau'shee Warren
U.S. Flyweight champion
2008
Next:
Louie Byrd
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Jose Cayetano
NABF super bantamweight champion
March 23, 2017 – September 16, 2017
Succeeded by
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Paul Butler
IBF bantamweight champion
October 25, 2014 – November 20, 2015
Stripped
Succeeded by
Lee Haskins
Promoted from interim champion