Caleb Truax

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Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Template wrapper".Script error: No such module "Check for clobbered parameters". Caleb Truax (born September 14, 1983) is an American professional boxer. He held the IBF super middleweight title from 2017 to 2018, and challenged for the title in 2021. He also challenged once for the WBA (Regular) middleweight title in 2015.

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]

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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.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

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

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
40 Loss 31–6–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Burley Brooks UD 10 Jun 24, 2023 Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Loss 31–5–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Caleb Plant UD 12 Jan 30, 2021 Shrine Exposition Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For IBF super middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 31–4–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". David Basajjamivule MD 10 Jan 25, 2020 Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 NC 30–4–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Peter Quillin NC 2 (12) Apr 13, 2019 Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Fight stopped after Truax cut from accidental head clashScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 30–4–2 Fabiano Pena TKO 3 (10) Aug 24, 2018 Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Loss 29–4–2 James DeGale UD 12 Apr 7, 2018 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost IBF super middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 29–3–2 James DeGale MD 12 Dec 9, 2017 Copper Box Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won IBF super middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 28–3–2 KeAndrae Leatherwood TKO 10 Aug 25, 2017 Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 27–3–2 Zachariah Kelley KO 2 (8) Aug 20, 2016 Wisconsin Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Loss 26–3–2 Anthony Dirrell TKO 1 (10), 1:49Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 29, 2016 Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 26–2–2 Melvin Betancourt TKO 4 (10) Feb 20, 2016 Black Bear Casino, Carlton, Minnesota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Loss 25–2–2 Daniel Jacobs TKO 12 (12), 2:12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 24, 2015 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBA (Regular) middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 25–1–2 Scott Sigmon TKO 8 (10) Nov 1, 2014 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 24–1–2 Derek Ennis UD 10 Jul 25, 2014 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Template:DrawDraw 23–1–2 Ossie Duran UD 10 Jan 3, 2014 Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 23–1–1 Cerresso Fort TKO 4 (12), 1:49Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 21, 2013 Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant USA Minnesota State and IBF-USBA middleweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 22–1–1 Don George TKO 6 (8), 2:24Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 21, 2013 Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 21–1–1 Matt Vanda UD 10 Jan 19, 2013 Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 20–1–1 Michael Walker TKO 4 (8), 2:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 17, 2012 Crown Plaza Hotel, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 19–1–1 Mickey Scarborough KO 1 (10), 1:57Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 22, 2012 Crown Plaza Hotel, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Loss 18–1–1 Jermain Taylor UD 10 Apr 20, 2012 Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 18–0–1 Andy Kolle SD 10 May 27, 2011 St. Paul Armory, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant USA Minnesota State middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 17–0–1 Phil Williams MD 10 Feb 26, 2011 Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 16–0–1 Jonathan Reid TKO 9 (10), 2:29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 9, 2010 Hyatt Regency Hotel, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 15–0–1 Antwun Echols UD 10 Jun 11, 2010 St. Paul Armory, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Template:DrawDraw 14–0–1 Phil Williams SD 10 Apr 23, 2010 St. Paul Armory, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant USA Minnesota State super middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Kerry Hope UD 10 Nov 20, 2009 National Guard Armory, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBF International super middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Patrick Perez TKO 7 (8), 1:19Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 25, 2009 St. Paul Armory, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Durrell Richardson UD 8 Jun 5, 2009 Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Steve Walker TKO 2 (6), 2:20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 13, 2008 Epic Night Club, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Johnny Hayes TKO 5 (6) Jan 24, 2009 Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Larry Brothers TKO 1 (6), 2:27Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 28, 2008 Convention Center, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Robert Kliewer KO 3 (6), 0:23Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 29, 2008 Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Thomas Rittenbaugh UD 6 Jun 26, 2008 Tachi Palace Hotel, Lemoore, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 James Crayton TKO 4 (6) May 17, 2008 St. Paul Armory, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Jeffrey Osborne Jr UD 6 Mar 29, 2008 The Myth, Maplewood, Minnesota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Jeffrey Osborne Jr UD 4 Nov 17, 2007 The Myth, Maplewood, Minnesota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Terry Tock KO 2 (4), 1:56Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 13, 2007 Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Nick Whiting TKO 2 (4), 1:52Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 15, 2007 Roy Wilkins Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Ray Walker TKO 2 (4) Apr 6, 2007 Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

See also

References

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