Robert Berridge

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Robert Berridge
Born (1984-11-22) 22 November 1984 (age 39)
Whanganui, New Zealand
Other namesThe Butcher
Residence Albany, New Zealand
NationalityNew Zealand
Height173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Weight79.0 kg (174 lb; 12 st 6 lb)
DivisionLight Heavyweight
Reach178 cm (70.1 in)
Stance Southpaw
Years active2009–2017, 2018, 2021
Professional boxing record
Total42
Wins30
By knockout22
Losses11
By knockout6
Draws1
Other information
OccupationProfessional Boxer
Boxing record from BoxRec
Last updated on: 15 December 2018

Robert Berridge (born 22 November 1984) is a retired New Zealand professional light heavyweight boxer.

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Berridge is a boxer who has had over thirty fights, five boxing titles and has peaked at ninth on the World Boxing Organization and twelfth on the World Boxing Association rankings in 2014. [1] In 2009, Berridge made his debut against Royden Lee at ABA Stadium. In 2015 in South Africa, Berridge had his first World title bout against Thomas Oosthuizen for the International Boxing Organization Light Heavyweight title. Berridge lost by unanimous decision. [2] Berridge second World title shot was for the Interim WBA World Light Heavyweight Title against Dmitry Bivol. Berridge lost by TKO.

Professional career

Pre Duco, First boxing titles 2009–2013

Berridge suffered his first lost against Blake Caparello by unanimous decision. Berridge took the fight with very short notice. A rematch has always been talked about with Caparello, but nothing has ever came from it. [3] The NZPBAssn presented Berridge with the Association's New Zealand Light Heavyweight title. His manager/promoter Vasco Kovacevic tried six boxers of standing to match Robbie for the title. All declined for various reasons. Robbie made a token appearance in the ring in a 4 x 3 bout against Moses Ioelu. Moses was the only one who volunteered to get in the ring, but with only 4 x 3's. Robbie was presented the belt after the bout. [4] Berridge got the biggest win of his career after he defeated world ranked Australian Boxer Serge Yannick. Berridge won by TKO in the 8th round. [5] Berridge won his first regional title against Shintaro Matsumoto in July 2013 at ABA Stadium for the WBC Asian Boxing Council Light Heavyweight title. Berridge won by TKO in the fifth round. [6]

Under Duco Boxing 2013–2014

Berridge won his next two boxing title against New Zealander Daniel MacKinnon for the vacant WBA Pan Asian Boxing Association title and vacant WBO Oriental title. Berridge won TKO in the tenth round. MacKinnon was rushed to hospital after the fight. After a CT scan it was discovered that MacKinnon had a brain bleed and had emergency surgery. MacKinnon was in a coma however woke up less than 24 hours after the surgery. MacKinnon made a fully recover however his boxing career is over. [7] Berridge suffered his second lose to Lepikhin in his first fight in America, losing both of his regional titles. Lepikhin is five and half inches taller and had a four-inch reach advantage. Berridge lost by TKO in the fifth round. While under Duco he reached 22nd on Boxrec, 10th in WBO, 12th in WBA and including being his 4 wins on Duco Event fight nights, he had a 9 win streak, including wins over Mariano Jose Riva, Daniel MacKinnon, Kerry Foley, Rogerio Damasco and more.

Post Duco, IBO World title, Tournament, NZ title defense 2015–2016

Berridge went for his first world title in June 2015 against IBO Champion Thomas Oosthuizen in South Africa. Berridge also took this fight at short notice. [8] Controversy came around this bout as Oosthuizen did not make weight. When given the opportunity came to give Oosthuizen two hours to shed off the excess weight, he came weighing even more than the first weigh in. [9] There has been reports that promoters try to convince Berridge's team to postpone the bout, however the bout went on. The World Title was declared vacant with the stipulation added that if Oosthuizen won the title will remain vacant, however if Berridge won he would be the new World Champion. Also thirty percent of Oosthuizen's purse was forfeited to Berridge. [10] Berridge unfortunately suffered his third lose of his career by Unanimous Decisionand the title remain vacant. In November 2015 Berridge competed in the Super Eight Boxing Tournament. Usually the Super 8 is a one night eight man tournament, However the Super 8 rebranded into 2 four man tournaments in one night. The other men in the tournament are Christchurch's Reece Papuni & Brad Riddell and Auckland's Sefo Falekaono. [11] Both Berridge and Papuni won their first fights, with both bouts going the extra round due to original score ending in a draw. Berridge fought Sefo Falekaono in the first round in the tournament. Berridge took on Papuni in the finals with the bout again going into the 4th round due to original score ending in a draw. The bout ended with Papuni winning the bout by Unanimous decision. [12] In July 2016, Sam Rapira Announced that he will be self-promoting his 8th show with Rapira taking on Berridge in the main event. This is one of New Zealand's most talked about dream fight in the light heavyweight weight division. The bout took place at TSB Stadium in September 2016. [13] Berridge won the bout by unanimous decision. [14] After the bout Berridge commented on how poor referee David Craig (who is also President of New Zealand Professional Boxing Federation) officiated the fight, with the lack of control and not stepping in when there was too much holding or wrestling. [15] In October 2016, Berridge took on long time rival Adrian Taihia, defending Berridges New Zealand (NZPBA version) Light Heavyweight title for the second time. This bout has been five years in the making where the two call each other out multiple times, including a WWE like style from Taihia when Berridge finished fighting in a bout on PPV. The two were scheduled to face each other in 2013, however Berridge pulled out due to injury. [16] During the weigh in, the two had a war of words in which resulted in push from Taihia, push Berridge into a couple of tables and breaking the contents on the tables. Berridge won the bout by unanimous decision. Taihia was showing a Floyd Mayweather like boxing style, but it was Taihia low punch output and Berridge aggression that won Berridge the bout. [17] Shortly after the fight Taihia announced his retirement from the ring, stating that he felt he was robbed from the fight and that he lost his passion in the sport. [18]

World Title Shots and Retirement 2017

In January 2017, Berridge announced on his Facebook page that he will be taking on Russia's Dmitry Bivol for the Interim WBA World Light Heavyweight Title. [19] Berridge lost the bout in the 4th round by TKO, stopped by the ringside doctor due to a major cut. In May 2017, Berridge took on Canadian Ryan Ford for the Universal Boxing Organisation World Light Heavyweight title. Due to a head clash in round 6, it caused a bad cut to Berridge which happens regularly for Berridge. The bout stopped in round 7 due to the cut being bad, with Ford winning on points by Technical Decision. [20] A week after the fight, Berridge announced on his Facebook that he is retiring from professional boxing. [21]

Comeback 2018

In April 2018, Berridge announce he will be making a comeback in the Cruiserweight division. However, due to a broken hand during training he was not able to compete and the injury required surgery. On 14 December 2018, Berridge made his return into the ring at ABA Stadium against Bordin Peepueh, but staying in the light heavyweight division. Peepueh continuously stayed on the back foot as Berridge hunted down his opponent in the ring. Berridge knocked his opponent down twice before the referee waived it off in the first round. [22]

Controversy

In December 2014 Berridge became highly intoxicated at a Duco Events Fight for Life in Hamilton, New Zealand. Due to his training regime he did not usually drink and became highly intoxicated as a result. On the way back home Berridge jumped out of the car that his manager was driving on the way back to his home to Auckland with Berridge and his wife. The car was going 100 km/h. When Berridge's wife tried to get him back in the car, he lashed out and hit his wife. The manager and Berridge's wife decided to leave him there while Berridge himself tried to walk and hitchhike home the next morning. Shortly after this had happen Duco Event's released Berridge out of there stable and his contract. Berridge was signed to a six-year contract with Duco but only fought three times under the contract which may have led to his increasing frustration under Duco and not being on the Fight for Life. Since the incident Berridge has been highly apologetic to the people he disappointed with his behaviour. [23]

In May 2016, Berridge had pulled out of a fight on Joseph Parker vs Carlos Takam undercard due to neck injury. Berridge was scheduled to fight Joseph Kwadjo, however Berridge was replaced by Nikolas Charalampous. Berridge Stated that the fight was hard to come about as Duco Events (the promoter of the event) were refusing to pay Berridge, making him and his team having to pay the purse for both him and his opponent and other benefits such as flights and accommodation. After Berridge pulled out, Duco found and paid for an opponent (Nikolas Charalampous) without reimbursing Berridge. [24]

Professional boxing titles

Professional boxing record

42 fights30 wins11 losses
By knockout226
By decision75
By disqualification10
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
42Loss30–11–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg David Nyika TKO3 (8), 1:003 Nov 2023 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gatton Shire Hall, Gatton, Australia
41Loss30–10–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Emilio Leti JrTKO5 (6), 2:1012 Aug 2023 Flag of New Zealand.svg ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
40Loss30–9–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paulo Aokuso TKO2 (10), 1:0929 Jun 2022 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, AustraliaFor Australian National Boxing Federation Australasian light heavyweight title
39Loss30–8–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Issac Hardman TKO8 (8), 1:3726 May 2021 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Aware Super Theatre, Sydney, New South Wales
38Win30–7–1 Flag of Thailand.svg Bordin PeepuehKO1 (8), 2:1914 Dec 2018 Flag of New Zealand.svg ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
37Loss29–7–1 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ryan Ford TD7 (12), 3:0027 May 2017 Flag of Singapore.svg Resorts World Sentosa, Sentosa, SingaporeFor UBO light heavyweight title
36Loss29–6–1 Flag of Russia.svg Dmitry Bivol TKO4 (12), 0:4723 Feb 2017 Flag of Russia.svg Forum, Nizhny Tagil, RussiaFor WBA interim light heavyweight title
35Win29–5–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Adrian Taihia UD1028 Oct 2016 Flag of New Zealand.svg ASB Stadium, Auckland, New ZealandRetained NZPBA light heavyweight title
34Win28–5–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Sam Rapira UD816 Sep 2016 Flag of New Zealand.svg TSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand
33Loss27–5–1 Flag of Colombia.svg Eleider Álvarez UD1029 July 2016 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Centre Vidéotron, Quebec City, Canada
32Loss27–4–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Reece Papuni SD43 Nov 2015 Flag of New Zealand.svg SkyCity Convention Centre, Auckland, New ZealandSuper 8 Boxing Tournament: light heavyweight final
31Win27–3–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Sefo FalekaonoUD43 Nov 2015 Flag of New Zealand.svg SkyCity Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand Super 8 Boxing Tournament: light heavyweight semi-final
30Loss26–3–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Thomas Oosthuizen UD126 Jun 2015 Flag of South Africa.svg Emperors Palace, Johannesburg, South AfricaFor vacant IBO light heavyweight title
29Win26–2–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Andrew RobinsonUD1025 Apr 2015 Flag of New Zealand.svg Springvale Stadium, Whanganui, New ZealandRetained NZPBA light heavyweight title;
Won vacant IBO Oceania light heavyweight
28Win25–2–1 Flag of Samoa.svg Togasilimai Letoa TKO5 (8), 1:186 Mar 2015 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne, Australia
27Loss24–2–1 Flag of Russia.svg Vasily LepikhinTKO5 (12), 1:049 Aug 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Sands Bethlehem Event Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USLost PABA and WBO Oriental light heavyweight titles
26Win24–1–1 Flag of Brazil.svg Rogerio DamascoTKO1 (12), 2:165 Jul 2014 Flag of New Zealand.svg Vodafone Events Centre, Auckland, New ZealandRetained PABA and WBO Oriental light heavyweight titles
25Win23–1–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry FoleyTKO10 (12), 2:1219 Feb 2014 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, AustraliaRetained PABA light heavyweight title
24Win22–1–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Daniel MacKinnon TKO10 (12), 2:5116 Nov 2013 Flag of New Zealand.svg Claudelands Arena, Hamilton, New ZealandWon vacant PABA and WBO Oriental light heavyweight titles
23Win21–1–1 Flag of Argentina.svg Mariano Jose RivaKO3 (8), 0:3210 Oct 2013 Flag of New Zealand.svg The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
22Win20–1–1 Flag of Japan.svg Shintaro MatsumotoTKO5 (12), 1:405 Jul 2013 Flag of New Zealand.svg ABA Stadium, Auckland, New ZealandWon vacant WBC-ABC light heavyweight title
21Win19–1–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Serge YannickTKO8 (10), 1:2518 Apr 2013 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Croatian Club, Melbourne, Australia
20Win18–1–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moses IoeluTKO3 (4)28 Mar 2013 Flag of New Zealand.svg ABA Stadium, Auckland, New ZealandWon vacant NZPBA light heavyweight title
19Win17–1–1 Flag of Samoa.svg Peter Tovi'oTKO3 (4)20 Dec 2012 Flag of New Zealand.svg ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
18Win16–1–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Joel CaseyTKO2 (8), 1:095 Oct 2012 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Croatian Club, Melbourne, Australia
17Loss15–1–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Blake Caparello UD1018 May 2012 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne Pavilion, Melbourne, Australia
16Win15–0–1 Flag of Samoa.svg Peter Tovi'oTKO1 (4), 2:5920 Apr 2012 Flag of New Zealand.svg The Corporate Box, Auckland, New Zealand
15Win14–0–1 Flag of Thailand.svg Dechapon SuwunnalirdUD631 Mar 2012 Flag of New Zealand.svg ASB Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
14Win13–0–1 Flag of Samoa.svg Faimasasa Tavu'iTKO4 (6), 1:048 Feb 2012 Flag of New Zealand.svg Claudelands Arena, Hamilton, New Zealand
13Win12–0–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Trent BroadhurstKO5 (8), 2:5928 Oct 2011 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mansfield Tavern, Brisbane, Australia
12Win11–0–1 Flag of Samoa.svg Peter Tovi'oTKO2 (4), 1:1225 Aug 2011 Flag of New Zealand.svg Takapuna Rugby Football Club, Auckland, New Zealand
11Draw10–0–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry FoleyMD620 Jul 2011 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Entertainment Centre, Sydney, Australia
10Win10–0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moses IoeluDQ2 (4), 1:3017 Jun 2011 Flag of New Zealand.svg ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
9Win9–0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Fale SiaoloaTKO4 (4)28 May 2011 Flag of New Zealand.svg ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
8Win8–0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Fale SiaoloaUD626 Feb 2011 Flag of New Zealand.svg ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
7Win7–0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Roman HuntTKO2 (6), 2:5930 Oct 2010 Flag of New Zealand.svg ASB Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
6Win6–0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Moses IoeluTKO1 (6), 0:2727 Aug 2010 Flag of New Zealand.svg ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
5Win5–0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Monty FilimaeaKO2 (6)21 May 2010 Flag of New Zealand.svg Northcote Birkenhead Rugby Club, Auckland, New Zealand
4Win4–0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Areta GilbertTKO3 (6), 2:4331 Mar 2010 Flag of New Zealand.svg The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
3Win3–0 Flag of Samoa.svg Faimasasa Tavu'iUD631 Jul 2009 Flag of New Zealand.svg Northcote Birkenhead Rugby Club, Auckland, New Zealand
2Win2–0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Jamie WaruKO2 (4), 1:106 Jun 2009 Flag of New Zealand.svg Lagoon Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
1Win1–0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Royden LeeTKO1 (4), 1:5223 Apr 2009 Flag of New Zealand.svg ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand

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Vacant NZPBA Light Heavyweight
Title
28 March 2013 – 3 June 2017		Vacant
Vacant
Title last held by
Sergey Kovalev
Stripped 		WBC ABC Light Heavyweight
Title
5 July 2013 – 5 July 2015		Vacant
Vacant
Title last held by
Blake Caparello
Stripped 		PABA Light Heavyweight
Title
16 November 2013 – 9 August 2014		Succeeded by
Vasily Lepikhin
Vacant
Title last held by
Daniel MacKinnon
Stripped 		WBO Oriental Light Heavyweight
Title
16 November 2013 – 9 August 2014		Succeeded by
Vasily Lepikhin
Vacant IBO Oceania Light Heavyweight
Title
25 April 2015 – 25 April 2016		Vacant
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