The Butcher v.s Blake Caparello

[Craig14]

It's on Berridge v.s Caparello May 18. Melbourne Pavillion.
The best Light heavy in N.Z v.s The best Light Heavy in Oz.
To say I'm excited is an understatement. If I could pick any fight to happen in Australasia this year it would be this one, and it's on.
Come on the butcher..........
Who wins and how?

[Brute]

How doers a New Zealander get to fight for an Australian title?

[Craig14]

How doers a New Zealander get to fight for an Australian title?

No idea but surely your looking forward to it. At least it won't be a 4 rounder ;;-)

['Frilla]

[Craig14]

Just seen on the boxrec schedule that Berridge is down to fight for the Aussie title in May and the Kiwi title in June. Could be British champ by July

[N2 Shape]

A little strange that the Aussie title is on the line? Perhaps its vacant and only Caparello can win it if he indeed wins!

Great fight though, I dont think this is going the distance somehow, then again could be an ugly southpaw fight!!!

[Brute]

The Australian title has been removed from the fight's description.

Australasian, perhaps?

[Craig14]

It doesn't need to be for any title. It's just a mouth-watering fight.

[kylamy]

It doesn't need to be for any title. It's just a mouth-watering fight.

Yid, Ditto, This fight does not need to be a title fight, they are both young guns who are going somewhere, titles will not help the stature of this fight, it will be just a good hard close fight, by two great up and coming youngchampions.

I heard that Nader withdrew, having been offered another huge fight overseas, so whether that is true or not, i don't know, but i wish him well anyway.

Like you, i am also excited by this match-up, it is a classic fight, a true boxer in the sense of the word, and a rugged, tough and true brawler, who has real power, while i haven't seen Rob fight in the flesh, I know he is the real deal and i know Blake well having seen him fight many times.

I believe this will be a true 50-50 fight, but as the saying goes, a good boxer, will always beat a good brawler............................... or something to the similar, but the script does not always go to plan.

Again great to Brian and Barry getting the fights, us fans want to see, it shows boxing in Victoria is going full steam ahead, when you have Promoters, and of course, a commission who are pro-active and know what they're doing running the show.

[#1 BoXa]

It doesn't need to be for any title. It's just a mouth-watering fight.

Yid, Ditto, This fight does not need to be a title fight, they are both young guns who are going somewhere, titles will not help the stature of this fight, it will be just a good hard close fight, by two great up and coming youngchampions.

I heard that Nader withdrew, having been offered another huge fight overseas, so whether that is true or not, i don't know, but i wish him well anyway.

Like you, i am also excited by this match-up, it is a classic fight, a true boxer in the sense of the word, and a rugged, tough and true brawler, who has real power, while i haven't seen Rob fight in the flesh, I know he is the real deal and i know Blake well having seen him fight many times.

I believe this will be a true 50-50 fight, but as the saying goes, a good boxer, will always beat a good brawler............................... or something to the similar, but the script does not always go to plan.

Again great to Brian and Barry getting the fights, us fans want to see, it shows boxing in Victoria is going full steam ahead, when you have Promoters, and of course, a commission who are pro-active and know what they're doing running the show.

well said kylamy could not have summed it up any better Nader is negotiating for a title fight in Germany that's all I'm saying until there are contracts signed and its a 100% , but yes well done for Rob taking a good and risky fight for both of them it really is a 50/50 fight..

[kylamy]

It doesn't need to be for any title. It's just a mouth-watering fight.

Yid, Ditto, This fight does not need to be a title fight, they are both young guns who are going somewhere, titles will not help the stature of this fight, it will be just a good hard close fight, by two great up and coming youngchampions.

I heard that Nader withdrew, having been offered another huge fight overseas, so whether that is true or not, i don't know, but i wish him well anyway.

Like you, i am also excited by this match-up, it is a classic fight, a true boxer in the sense of the word, and a rugged, tough and true brawler, who has real power, while i haven't seen Rob fight in the flesh, I know he is the real deal and i know Blake well having seen him fight many times.

I believe this will be a true 50-50 fight, but as the saying goes, a good boxer, will always beat a good brawler............................... or something to the similar, but the script does not always go to plan.

Again great to Brian and Barry getting the fights, us fans want to see, it shows boxing in Victoria is going full steam ahead, when you have Promoters, and of course, a commission who are pro-active and know what they're doing running the show.

well said kylamy could not have summed it up any better Nader is negotiating for a title fight in Germany that's all I'm saying until there are contracts signed and its a 100% , but yes well done for Rob taking a good and risky fight for both of them it really is a 50/50 fight..

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Hey #1 Boxa, I could not agree more, and i could not be happier for Nader, he rang me just 45 minutes ago, the possibility of another genuine World title fight, is just too good to turn down.

I must say, i doubt there is an Aussie boxer more deserving of a World title fight than Nader, He has fought his heart out for years, sweated, toiled and never side stepped anyone, He is a true Gentleman outside the ring, and inside, he fights it hard, but is an honest and fair guy. I know he has lost his temper in the heat of the moment at times, but he is a real professional who gives his all, and I just hope this comes through for him.

In the meantime, #1 Boxa, you've hit it right on the head, it is a very risky fight for both boys, So well done to both teams for taking the plunge, as i see it, there is no loser, both are good fighter's with a real future, irrespective of what happens here, either one of them, can easily pick up the pieces, and move on again, after-all, it's not where you start, it's where you finish, and everything in between is a little give and take.

When we have match-ups like this taking place, it makes it great to be a supporter again, even though i often work on the inside of the ropes, I am still a fan first and foremost, and this is what the sport's all about, two good honest fighter's, testing their limits, not afraid of the possible outcome, prepared to fight the best, to see how far they can go in this sport.

[Hounddawg]

Wow! Boxing is heading in the right direction in this part of the world again.

like the world, i'm beginning to get tired of Young buck vs over the hill journeyman, it has it's time and place, on this occasion team Caperello made the right choice ditching Hamden fight, Caperello would have been just going thru the motions again in a easy points decision, where as i can honestly agree with most that this is easily top 3, if not the top possible match up in this region at this weight.

Fan of both fighters, obviously being Australian, i would like to say....bring that Kiwi ass over here so Blake can smack that shit! Aussie, Aussie, Aussie....Oi,Oi,Oi.

Bring it on!

['Frilla]

It'll be a good scrap, no doubt.

[#1 BoXa]

Yid, Ditto, This fight does not need to be a title fight, they are both young guns who are going somewhere, titles will not help the stature of this fight, it will be just a good hard close fight, by two great up and coming youngchampions.

I heard that Nader withdrew, having been offered another huge fight overseas, so whether that is true or not, i don't know, but i wish him well anyway.

Like you, i am also excited by this match-up, it is a classic fight, a true boxer in the sense of the word, and a rugged, tough and true brawler, who has real power, while i haven't seen Rob fight in the flesh, I know he is the real deal and i know Blake well having seen him fight many times.

I believe this will be a true 50-50 fight, but as the saying goes, a good boxer, will always beat a good brawler............................... or something to the similar, but the script does not always go to plan.

Again great to Brian and Barry getting the fights, us fans want to see, it shows boxing in Victoria is going full steam ahead, when you have Promoters, and of course, a commission who are pro-active and know what they're doing running the show.

well said kylamy could not have summed it up any better Nader is negotiating for a title fight in Germany that's all I'm saying until there are contracts signed and its a 100% , but yes well done for Rob taking a good and risky fight for both of them it really is a 50/50 fight..

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Hey #1 Boxa, I could not agree more, and i could not be happier for Nader, he rang me just 45 minutes ago, the possibility of another genuine World title fight, is just too good to turn down.

I must say, i doubt there is an Aussie boxer more deserving of a World title fight than Nader, He has fought his heart out for years, sweated, toiled and never side stepped anyone, He is a true Gentleman outside the ring, and inside, he fights it hard, but is an honest and fair guy. I know he has lost his temper in the heat of the moment at times, but he is a real professional who gives his all, and I just hope this comes through for him.

In the meantime, #1 Boxa, you've hit it right on the head, it is a very risky fight for both boys, So well done to both teams for taking the plunge, as i see it, there is no loser, both are good fighter's with a real future, irrespective of what happens here, either one of them, can easily pick up the pieces, and move on again, after-all, it's not where you start, it's where you finish, and everything in between is a little give and take.

When we have match-ups like this taking place, it makes it great to be a supporter again, even though i often work on the inside of the ropes, I am still a fan first and foremost, and this is what the sport's all about, two good honest fighter's, testing their limits, not afraid of the possible outcome, prepared to fight the best, to see how far they can go in this sport.

Wow kylamy it's as if you read my mind with everything you wrote very true regarding Nader vs Robert Stieglitz in Germany it's definitely a huge ask of him as it was for Daniel geale when he done the impossible there is nobody in the fight game as humble and as down to earth as Nader I hope him and my trainer also Mighty" Mick Akaway and he has David bitchel in his corner so there hope there and they are winners already for taking the fight and having the guts to fight in Germany in such short notice. As for Blake and Rob kylamy has got it all righ with saying there is no real loser there they will both grow from the experience regardless of the result early days of there hoping to be a good long journey of success !

[kylamy]

well said kylamy could not have summed it up any better Nader is negotiating for a title fight in Germany that's all I'm saying until there are contracts signed and its a 100% , but yes well done for Rob taking a good and risky fight for both of them it really is a 50/50 fight..

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Hey #1 Boxa, I could not agree more, and i could not be happier for Nader, he rang me just 45 minutes ago, the possibility of another genuine World title fight, is just too good to turn down.

I must say, i doubt there is an Aussie boxer more deserving of a World title fight than Nader, He has fought his heart out for years, sweated, toiled and never side stepped anyone, He is a true Gentleman outside the ring, and inside, he fights it hard, but is an honest and fair guy. I know he has lost his temper in the heat of the moment at times, but he is a real professional who gives his all, and I just hope this comes through for him.

In the meantime, #1 Boxa, you've hit it right on the head, it is a very risky fight for both boys, So well done to both teams for taking the plunge, as i see it, there is no loser, both are good fighter's with a real future, irrespective of what happens here, either one of them, can easily pick up the pieces, and move on again, after-all, it's not where you start, it's where you finish, and everything in between is a little give and take.

When we have match-ups like this taking place, it makes it great to be a supporter again, even though i often work on the inside of the ropes, I am still a fan first and foremost, and this is what the sport's all about, two good honest fighter's, testing their limits, not afraid of the possible outcome, prepared to fight the best, to see how far they can go in this sport.

Wow kylamy it's as if you read my mind with everything you wrote very true regarding Nader vs Robert Stieglitz in Germany it's definitely a huge ask of him as it was for Daniel geale when he done the impossible there is nobody in the fight game as humble and as down to earth as Nader I hope him and my trainer also Mighty" Mick Akaway and he has David bitchel in his corner so there hope there and they are winners already for taking the fight and having the guts to fight in Germany in such short notice. As for Blake and Rob kylamy has got it all righ with saying there is no real loser there they will both grow from the experience regardless of the result early days of there hoping to be a good long journey of success !

Hey #1 Boxa, you are in a good team down there, Michael is a very good and astute trainer, he is not as well known as some of the higher profile trainer's, but being unheralded like he is, he's not under any pressure, and from what iv'e seen of him, he is no nonsense and just gets on with it and gets the job done. The other thing is, he genuinely cares for his fighter's, you can see that, as you know, many trainer's are very brave from the outside of the ring, cos their not the ones getting punched, but not this guy, he has compassion, and shows lots of care for his boys.

I'm not sure whether it was to be announced this early, that Rob Stieglitz was the opponent Nader is fighting, I know he's a little frustrated just waiting for all the final documents to arrive, but it's a terrific opportunity, and while it will be a tough ask, it is not impossible, as i said in a previous post, no one is more deserving of a World title than Nader, so here's hoping and praying for him anyway.

Hey, good to see that Birchy is helping as well, He is another very experienced trainer, for his age, he is beyond his time, and is good for boxing mate, I know between the two of them, they can and will get the job done, so they're a good team, i must admit, i never knew they were teamed up and/or helping each other.

Most posters in here, appear to be genuinely excited, at this match-up between, Rob Berridge and Blake Caparello, I know i am, and let's hope there are more to come similar to this, as i said, Hats of to Brian and Barry for finding a way to make these fights happen, I know just how hard it is to get quality 50-50 fights to happen.

Many people in these forums are becoming disillusioned at the standard of Match-ups taking place, but sometimes, it is just impossible to get good fighters to fight each other, some, because of fear of their un-beaten records.

I swear, sometimes it's best for a fighter to get beaten in his first few fights, because then the so-called monkey, is off his back, he does not have a perfect record to protect and is willing to keep fighting all comer's, it's a sad reflection on the sport, that some of these match-ups take place.

However, pre-matched fights, have many reasons why, they fail to happen, injuries, accidents, and in some cases, being offered opportunities, that you sometimes just cannot say no to, Now take this case, Barry & Brian, never blued when called by Nader advising of this offer, knowing Baz, he would never stand in the way of any fighter's golden opportunity, such is the guy, if you know him like i do.

Anyway, it's all good, cheers guys, I for one, cannot wait for these fights to take place.

[#1 BoXa]

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Hey #1 Boxa, I could not agree more, and i could not be happier for Nader, he rang me just 45 minutes ago, the possibility of another genuine World title fight, is just too good to turn down.

I must say, i doubt there is an Aussie boxer more deserving of a World title fight than Nader, He has fought his heart out for years, sweated, toiled and never side stepped anyone, He is a true Gentleman outside the ring, and inside, he fights it hard, but is an honest and fair guy. I know he has lost his temper in the heat of the moment at times, but he is a real professional who gives his all, and I just hope this comes through for him.

In the meantime, #1 Boxa, you've hit it right on the head, it is a very risky fight for both boys, So well done to both teams for taking the plunge, as i see it, there is no loser, both are good fighter's with a real future, irrespective of what happens here, either one of them, can easily pick up the pieces, and move on again, after-all, it's not where you start, it's where you finish, and everything in between is a little give and take.

When we have match-ups like this taking place, it makes it great to be a supporter again, even though i often work on the inside of the ropes, I am still a fan first and foremost, and this is what the sport's all about, two good honest fighter's, testing their limits, not afraid of the possible outcome, prepared to fight the best, to see how far they can go in this sport.

Wow kylamy it's as if you read my mind with everything you wrote very true regarding Nader vs Robert Stieglitz in Germany it's definitely a huge ask of him as it was for Daniel geale when he done the impossible there is nobody in the fight game as humble and as down to earth as Nader I hope him and my trainer also Mighty" Mick Akaway and he has David bitchel in his corner so there hope there and they are winners already for taking the fight and having the guts to fight in Germany in such short notice. As for Blake and Rob kylamy has got it all righ with saying there is no real loser there they will both grow from the experience regardless of the result early days of there hoping to be a good long journey of success !

Hey #1 Boxa, you are in a good team down there, Michael is a very good and astute trainer, he is not as well known as some of the higher profile trainer's, but being unheralded like he is, he's not under any pressure, and from what iv'e seen of him, he is no nonsense and just gets on with it and gets the job done. The other thing is, he genuinely cares for his fighter's, you can see that, as you know, many trainer's are very brave from the outside of the ring, cos their not the ones getting punched, but not this guy, he has compassion, and shows lots of care for his boys.

I'm not sure whether it was to be announced this early, that Rob Stieglitz was the opponent Nader is fighting, I know he's a little frustrated just waiting for all the final documents to arrive, but it's a terrific opportunity, and while it will be a tough ask, it is not impossible, as i said in a previous post, no one is more deserving of a World title than Nader, so here's hoping and praying for him anyway.

Hey, good to see that Birchy is helping as well, He is another very experienced trainer, for his age, he is beyond his time, and is good for boxing mate, I know between the two of them, they can and will get the job done, so they're a good team, i must admit, i never knew they were teamed up and/or helping each other.

Most posters in here, appear to be genuinely excited, at this match-up between, Rob Berridge and Blake Caparello, I know i am, and let's hope there are more to come similar to this, as i said, Hats of to Brian and Barry for finding a way to make these fights happen, I know just how hard it is to get quality 50-50 fights to happen.

Many people in these forums are becoming disillusioned at the standard of Match-ups taking place, but sometimes, it is just impossible to get good fighters to fight each other, some, because of fear of their un-beaten records.

I swear, sometimes it's best for a fighter to get beaten in his first few fights, because then the so-called monkey, is off his back, he does not have a perfect record to protect and is willing to keep fighting all comer's, it's a sad reflection on the sport, that some of these match-ups take place.

However, pre-matched fights, have many reasons why, they fail to happen, injuries, accidents, and in some cases, being offered opportunities, that you sometimes just cannot say no to, Now take this case, Barry & Brian, never blued when called by Nader advising of this offer, knowing Baz, he would never stand in the way of any fighter's golden opportunity, such is the guy, if you know him like i do.
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Anyway, it's all good, cheers guys, I for one, cannot wait for these fights to take place.

Your right Kylamy Mick akkaway is one of the greatest guys ive meet and ive teamed up with him for almost going on 2years now and his brother Al is my manager equally great they make a great team down at Akkaway boxing club at peakhurst in southern sydney. There is total respect for Mick from everybody young or old a boxer or not lebanese or not if youve been lucky enough to meet him or know him you know exactly what i'm talking about. There are great young up and coming fighters in our gym Sam Ahsee Mick's son Bilal myself. There is than Sakio Bika, Nader , Zac awad to name a few we all learn everyday from Mick and Al and they as you said Kylamy really really care and are passionate and want the total best for you watever it takes. Its more or less like a father and son relationship and i know every time i or any of the boys step through those ropes we dont have to think twice of our safety because we all know we have the best team we could possibly have and i trust them with my life. As for birchy all the boys always go to his gym at kingsgrove and we all get together and spar eachother so i think him and mick have a good thing going on together as you said birchy another genuine character wanting the best for boxing and his fighters a little old school but is a top bloke. anyway i hope Nader brings that W.B.O title home as Daniel Geale did it would be great for aussie boxing and great for nader and the team. as for Blake and Rob mate its gona be a war so lets hope it goes ahead and we get what we expect

[Craig14]

What are poster's predictions in this one? I'm saying Berridge late stoppage (around round 8-9)

[colin russell]

Caparello will punch holes in The Butchers defence, he just got lucky against Broadhurst. Broadhurst had won every round up untill the knock down.Caparello by late stoppage.

[Craig14]

It's a shame Broadhurst only lasted half a fight then
Also I hope Charlie Lucas and Les Fear ain't scoring they must have been watching a different fight in the Foley one.

[Giancarlo]

Caparello will punch holes in The Butchers defence, he just got lucky against Broadhurst. Broadhurst had won every round up untill the knock down.

Disagree Berridge just got lucky; he'd been applying intelligent pressure on Broadhurst and when he broke through Trent fell apart. Looked like a good plan to me from where I was standing.

[N2 Shape]

Just a great fight, well done to both teams for making it happen. We would have liked to have put Gunnar in also but he really does need a little break after getting up for his first 10 rounder and NZPBA title shot less than a month ago then having to step up in weight and get up for his first 12 rounder 2 weeks later for PABA title. Was very tempting to go again against Caparello but mentally and phyiscally Gunnar needed a small break. He'll be back at Super-Middleweight against Adrian Taihia which is a very good fight locally also for NZPBA and hopefully PABA Titles!!

A Loss ofr either Berridge of Caparello doesnt harm there careers at all, I think in this day and age we are to fixated on how many losses a guys had! The best fighting the best is what will bring this sport back to the fore! And Caparello VS Berridge will be one of the fights of the year!!

Another good Light-Heavy bout is McKinnon VS Pownceby perhaps winner could face winner of Berridge and Caparello

[colin russell]

Giancarlo by saying Berridge was applying intelligant pressure you mean he was swinging like a garden gate in a gale. You must have been standing in your lounge room were you (from where you were standing ).

[Giancarlo]

Giancarlo by saying Berridge was applying intelligant pressure you mean he was swinging like a garden gate in a gale. You must have been standing in your lounge room were you (from where you were standing ).

Colin, thanks for the interesting comments. I got a good laugh.

I was standing in the Mansfield Tavern about 2 metres form the ring. It's always a good night there.

You weren't the drunken fella behind me mindlessly shouting "F*ck her!" during the women's bout were you?



Anyway, we'll have to disagree about whether or not Berridge just got lucky.

[N2 Shape]

I have never believed in a "lucky" punch in boxing............did the fighter "accidently" throw a punch and it connected? I've never known a guy to throw a punch in a competitive boxing fight with the intent of missing! Yes some guys have swung wild in the past and will continue to do so, sometimes with very little thought put into the actual punch itself, but to believe it was "Lucky" is BS! Of course in desperate times guys will throw punches and hope something meaningful lands, call it lucky if you like but if the opponent happens to be in range and it connects its there misfortune!

[colin russell]

Gaincarlo my Dad once told me that when you have to resort to insulting your opponent in a discuson you have lost. No im not the drunken fella shouting out mindless insults, but is that not calling the kettle black. You had no reason to try to insult me with mindless insults. If you cant handle to heat keep your insults to yourself. Lucky punch just ask Tony Mundine about lucky punches when he fought Kahu Mahunga.