Yvonne Caples

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Yvonne Caples
Statistics
Real nameYvonne Tara Caples
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Reach64 in (163 cm)
NationalityFlag of the United States.svg  United States
BornYvonne Tara Caples
(1972-06-14) 14 June 1972 (age 51)
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights22
Wins7
Wins by KO1
Losses12
Draws2
No contests1
Website yvonnecaples.org

Yvonne Caples (born 14 June 1972) is an American former professional boxer who competed between 1999 and 2014. [1] She held the IFBA light flyweight title in 2003 and challenged for multiple world championships during her career; the WIBF light flyweight title in 2002; the WIBA minimumweight title twice in 2004 and 2005; and the WBC female light flyweight title in 2005.

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Professional career

Caples became a professional boxer in 1999. Before fighting for the world championship, she had to meet the likes of Kim Messer, Elena Reid and former world champion Para Draine before meeting Regina Halmich in Germany for the WIBF world Jr. Flyweight title, on 17 August 2002. She lost the fight by a majority decision.

Three months later, on 22 November, she found herself inside a boxing ring in Guam, where she fought Anissa Zamarron for the vacant WIBA Light Flyweight Intercontinental championship, and Caples was defeated by 5th round technical knockout, stopped on a cut in a fight in Caples was winning on all scorecards. [2]

Caples finally reached her dream of becoming a world champion when she defeated Mary Duron on 26 July 2003 in Costa Mesa, California by a ten-round unanimous decision for the vacant IFBA world Jr. Flyweight title.

Caples then travelled to Trinidad to challenge Ria Ramnarine for the vacant WIBA Mini Flyweight World Title. Caples lost a controversial 10-round split decision.

Professional boxing record

22 fights7 wins12 losses
By knockout11
By decision611
Draws2
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
22Loss7–12–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Ebony RiveraUD4Sep 12, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Durham Armory, Durham, North Carolina, U.S.
21Loss7–11–2 (1) Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Suzannah WarnerUD8Dec 8, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Paradise Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.For vacant NABF female atomweight title
20Loss7–10–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Wendy RodriguezUD8Oct 8, 2005 Flag of the United States.svg Harrah's Laughlin, Laughlin, Nevada, U.S.
19NC7–9–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Stephanie DobbsNC4 (4)Aug 26, 2005 Flag of the United States.svg Thunderbird Wild West Casino, Norman, Oklahoma, U.S.
18Loss7–9–2 Flag of North Korea.svg Eun Soon ChoiUD10Jun 28, 2005 Flag of North Korea.svg Pyongyang, North KoreaFor inaugural WBC female light flyweight title
17Loss7–8–2 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Ria Ramnarine SD10May 28, 2005 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Jean Pierre Sports Complex, Port of Spain, Trinidad and TobagoFor vacant WIBA mini flyweight title
16Loss7–7–2 Flag of the United States.svg Carina MorenoUD8Nov 27, 2004 Flag of the United States.svg Hyatt Regency Hotel, Monterey, California, U.S.
15Draw7–6–2 Flag of Japan.svg Yuko SodeokaPTS10Sep 18, 2004 Flag of Japan.svg Kyoto, JapanFor WIBA mini flyweight title
14Win7–6–1 Flag of the United States.svg Mary DuronUD10Jul 26, 2003 Flag of the United States.svg Hilton Hotel, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.Won vacant IFBA light flyweight title
13Loss6–6–1 Flag of South Korea.svg In Young LeeUD8Mar 29, 2003 Flag of South Korea.svg Jamsil Arena, Seoul, South Korea
12Loss6–5–1 Flag of the United States.svg Anissa ZamarronTKO5 (8)Nov 22, 2002 Flag of Guam.svg Guam University Fieldhouse, Agana, GuamFor WIBA Inter-Continental light flyweight title
11Loss6–4–1 Flag of Germany.svg Regina Halmich MD10Aug 17, 2002 Flag of Germany.svg Estrel Convention Center, Berlin, GermanyFor WIBF light flyweight title
10Win6–3–1 Flag of the United States.svg Marilyn SalcidoUD6Jul 3, 2002 Flag of the United States.svg Hyatt Regency Hotel, Monterey, California, U.S.
9Win5–3–1 Flag of the United States.svg Para Draine MD6Apr 12, 2002 Flag of the United States.svg Stardust Resort and Casino, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
8Win4–3–1 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Robin PintoUD4Apr 7, 2001 Flag of the United States.svg Lucky Eagle Casino, Rochester, Washington, U.S.
7Draw3–3–1 Flag of the United States.svg Elena Reid PTS4Jan 28, 2001 Flag of the United States.svg Greyhound Park, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
6Win3–3 Flag of the United States.svg Nadine SalimUD4Oct 13, 2000 Flag of the United States.svg Spa Resort and Casino, Palm Springs, California, U.S.
5Loss2–3 Flag of the United States.svg Elena Reid UD4Oct 1, 2000 Flag of the United States.svg Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
4Loss2–2 Flag of the United States.svg Lori LordUD10Aug 4, 2000 Flag of the United States.svg Ben Hur Shrine Temple, Austin, Texas, U.S.
3Loss2–1 Flag of South Korea.svg Kim MesserUD6Feb 11, 2000 Flag of the United States.svg Kenner, Louisiana, U.S.
2Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Wendy RodriguezUD4Nov 14, 1999 Flag of the United States.svg Sacramento Convention Center Complex, Sacramento, California, U.S.
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Natasha WilburnTKO3 (4), 0:11Sep 2, 1999 Flag of the United States.svg Gold Strike Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.

Personal life

Caples attended the University of California, Berkeley where she received a Bachelor of Arts in English. She also has a M. Ed in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Technology Integration and an M.S. in Sports Coaching. She has made a career in education as a high school teacher and Technology Integration Specialist. [3]

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References

  1. "Yvonne Caples". BoxRec. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
  2. Heiskanen, Benita (2012). The Urban Geography of Boxing: Race, Class, and Gender in the Ring. Routledge. p. 65. ISBN   9780415502269 . Retrieved 9 February 2016.
  3. "Yvonne Caples". Weebly. Retrieved 3 March 2023.