Randy Caballero
Randy Michaels Caballero (born September 27, 1990) is a Nicaraguan American professional boxer in the Bantamweight division.[2][3] Caballero is a former IBF Bantamweight world champion.[4] He lost his title on the scales after being 5 pounds overweight before a scheduled mandatory defence against Lee Haskins.
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| Real name | Randy Michaels Caballero |
| Nickname(s) | Matador |
| Weight(s) | Super Bantamweight Bantamweight[1] |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Reach | 70 in (178 cm) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | September 27, 1990 Coachella, California |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 25 |
| Wins | 24 |
| Wins by KO | 14 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Draws | 0 |
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.[5]
Professional career
On March 25, 2010 Caballero won his professional debut against Gonzalo Nicolas.[6]
In July 2011, Caballero beat the undefeated Alexis Santiago to win his first title, the WBC Youth Intercontinental Super Bantamweight Championship.[7]
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 5 February, 2016, Caballero fought and defeated Ruben Garcia via a seventh round TKO.[8]
Caballero vs. De La Hoya
On 16 September, 2017, Caballero fought Diego De La Hoya. De La Hoya won the fight convincingly on the scorecards, 100-90, 98-92 and 98-92.[9]
References
- http://ringtv.craveonline.com/ratings/bantamweight
- "Is Mayweather Gambling with His Legacy? — Boxing News". 13 February 2014.
- "Randy Caballero inks with Dunkin, TKO Promotions".
- "Caballero wins vacant IBF bantamweight title". 25 October 2014.
- "TopClass Interview with the TopClass Prospect Randy Caballero!!!". www.topclassboxing.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2010-09-05.
- "BoxRec Boxing Records". boxrec.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-17.
- Fisher, Doug (2011-07-02). "Caballero win on Solo Boxeo". Ringtv.com. Retrieved 2011-07-02.
- "Caballero vs Garcia - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-04-01.
- "Hoya vs Caballero - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-04-01.
- Boxing record for Randy Caballero from BoxRec (registration required)
External links
- Boxing record for Randy Caballero from BoxRec (registration required)
- Randy Caballero - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live