He’s only been a pro for a shade over a year but Randy “El Matador” Caballero has make quick progress in the paid ranks. He’s already 11-0(7) and will be attempting to win his first professional title when he fights in front of his legion of fans at Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, Ca on 1 July. Caballero 20, will look to put on another impressive display whilst moving closer to his long term goal of being a world champion. He knows he still has much to learn but with a hotbed of local gym’s and sparring available in Southern California he’s in the perfect place to hone his talent. Here’s what one of the Boxing’s brightest young prospects had to say on various things including his development so far and his aspirations for the future.
Hello Randy, welcome to 15rounds.com
Anson Wainwright – Firstly you moved to 11-0(7) when you beat Sergio Cristobal, what can you tell us about that fight? How happy were you with the win?
Randy Caballero – I’m really happy with the way my career is moving. Last fight was in my home town at Fantasy Springs Casino and I won by knock out in the 4th round. Every time I win makes me the happiest guy in the world.
Anson Wainwright – You’ve been a pro for 15months so far, how happy are you with how you have developed so far as a pro?
Randy Caballero – As every fight I step into I learn something new and get better. I know my manager, promoter, and my father will take care of me. I’m in good hands.
Anson Wainwright – You’re next fight is on 1 July, what can you tell us about this fight?
Randy Caballero – It’s going to be in my home town again at Fantasy Springs Casino. I will be moving to 8 rounds for the first time and fighting for the WBC youth title. It’s a big step up for me and I’m not going to let this fight slip away. I’ve been training really hard, great camp so far, just cant wait to step in the ring all ready.
Anson Wainwright – Several of your fights have taken place in Indio, Ca which is near where you are from. What is it like for you to fight in front of your fans?
Randy Caballero – Well the feeling I get fighting in front of friends, family, and fans is really a good feeling. I love walking out the locker room towards the ring looking around everyone cheering for me pumps me up. Seeing all those people there for me supporting me on my day.
Anson Wainwright – Can you tell us about your team; who is your manager, trainer & what gym do you train at?
Randy Caballero – I’ve trained at Coachella Valley Boxing Club ever since I was a little kid, I consider the gym my second home. The only person in this world that has trained me since I started and I wouldn’t change him for anyone else is my father Marcos Caballero. He’s the reason I’m where I’m at in my point of career. I have the best manager in this boxing world and that’s Cameron Dunkin. As for the rest of my team I believe I have a great team which are my older brother Robert Caballero, Jesse Garcia, Amit Catz, Jacob Najar, Lee Espinoza, and the one person that holds this whole team together and has always been there for me since day one I walked though the doors of the boxing gym is my mother Stephanie Caballero.
Anson Wainwright – You are promoted by Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy. That must be a tremendous honour for you? What can you tell us about this?
Randy Caballero – Being with the biggest promotion company out there Golden boy promotions is something great in my career. Not a lot of fighters get signed off the back or don’t get signed at all but I’m thankful they picked me up and I know there taking care of me.
Anson Wainwright – You had a very good amateur career, can you tell us about some of the titles you won and what your final record was?
Randy Caballero – I started fighting when I was 8 years old. I finished my amateur career with a record of 175 wins and about 12 losses. I have travelled so many places to fight as an amateur from the Ringside tournament in Kansas City, many different national titles, I also went to Istanbul, Turkey for an International world tournament to represent the US team and came back with bronze medal.
Anson Wainwright – Though you are American you are of Nicaraguan descent, what influence does that have on you? Do you go back often to visit family? Could you say a bit about how your family came over to America and settled in California
Randy Caballero – I was born in the United State but my dad being from Nicaragua I’m proud to represent the country. My dad had so many dreams to become a world champion in boxing when he was growing up in Nicaragua but because of a war going on in his country his father sent him to the United States and when he came to the United States he never got to pursuit his dream in this sport. Now that I’m in this sport I want to make not only my dreams come true but also the dreams my dad had and that was to win world titles, fly back to Nicaragua and celebrate with everyone over there especially my family out there.
Anson Wainwright – Who was your Boxing hero growing up & what fighters do you like to watch?
Randy Caballero – Well growing up I loved watching my older brother fight. He would knock out people with one shot. I could honestly say he’s what brought me to this sport. I like to watch all the great fighters that are out there like Floyd Mayweather, Victor Ortiz, Nonito Donaire, and much more.
Anson Wainwright – What are your goals in Boxing?
Randy Caballero – My goal in boxing is to become someone in this sport. Not just another fighter people look at and say he was a good fighter I want people to look at me and say he was a great fighter. I want to become a Hall of Famer in this sport with many different titles and also to set a good example to kids that want to become someone in this sport.
Anson Wainwright – What gym do you train at and what pro fighters to date have you sparred with?
Randy Caballero – I train at the Coachella Valley Boxing Club. I have sparred with many pro fighters from Nonito Donaire, Abner Mares, Leo Santa Cruz, Chris Martin, Charles Huerta, and much more.
Anson Wainwright – Away from Boxing what do you like to do with your time, what hobbies & Interests do you have?
Randy Caballero – I love to spend time with my family that’s the main one. Hang with friends go bowling, watch movies, theme parks, stuff like that.
Anson Wainwright – Finally in closing is there anything you’d like to add, maybe a message to the Boxing world?
Randy Caballero – Just want to say thanks for all the support I been getting so far in this sport. Hope everyone keeps following me because I’m going to make sure I make it to the top. If anyone wants to know more about me they can follow me on facebook, my web site www.TeamCaballero.com thanks!!!
Thanks for your time Randy, we look forward to seeing you continue to develop as a fighter & progress.
Anson Wainwright
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