After a career spanning over 20 years, Caleb Truax, a native of Osseo, Minnesota, has decided to retire from boxing. At the age of 40, he feels that boxing is a young man’s sport and it is time for him to hang up his gloves. This decision was solidified after his last fight in June last year where he felt that he was slowing down during the match.
Truax is a former world champion and achieved one of the highlights of his career in 2017 when he pulled off an upset in a super middleweight title fight against James DeGale in London, England. Despite growing up playing baseball and football, Truax did not start boxing until he was 19. He expresses gratitude for the sport as he was able to travel the world, make lifelong friends and achieve success in his boxing career.
With a record of 31-6-2, Truax has had numerous fights in venues such as the Armory in Minneapolis and other places in Minnesota. He credits the support of Minnesota fans for his success and acknowledges the excitement of fighting in front of hometown crowds. While reflecting on his career, Truax describes it as a remarkable journey filled with memorable moments.
Truax’s retirement marks the end of an era for him as he moves on to other endeavors. Despite saying goodbye to boxing, he is grateful for the experiences and opportunities that the sport has provided him. He plans to use this time to focus on other pursuits and spend more time with his family and friends.