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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rapper and ex-bikie John Lavulo talked a big game against Caleb Tialu before heavyweight clash—then suffered a brutal defeat
John Lavulo vs Caleb Tialu (via Instagram) John Lavulo, the self-proclaimed gangster rapper who has amassed huge social media attention with his swaggering attitude and previous association with bikie gangs, attempted to make his latest boxing match a personal display. Before facing Caleb Tialu in his heavyweight fight, John Lavulo was vocal, making 'big claims,' as per reports. But he was given a reality check when Caleb Tialu gave him a befitting reply. John Lavulo loses to Caleb Tialu after trash talk before Brisbane heavyweight clash Caleb Tialu, a calm and stern boxer, was not interested in playing the pre-fight games. Instead, he sat tight and answered back with his boxing skills under the lights in Brisbane. From the get-go, it was apparent that Caleb Tialu had come with business in mind. He delivered solid punches, governed the pace, and exposed John Lavulo's lack of conditioning and technique. The fight took place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 01:00 AM ET with 4 fights at Eclipse Nightclub in Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia. The match concluded in a decisive win for Caleb Tialu, sending a message not only to John Lavulo but to anyone who confused hype with hard work. Social media fans had a ball calling out John Lavulo's pre-fight cockiness and disrespect to his opponent against his post-fight loss. Most called it "instant karma." This is not the first time John Lavulo has tried to leverage his popularity into a career in professional boxing. His earlier fights also caused raised eyebrows, but this recent loss puts pressure on his assertions that he is a serious fighter. Caleb Tialu, by contrast, goes on to build momentum and credibility in the local boxing scene. Also read: Michael Vick's wife Kijafa rocks bold black dress at boxing match, shares stunning throwback video The battle between John Lavulo and Caleb Tialu was not a fight—it was a wake-up call. What John Lavulo did in the ring proved that words are cheap when the bell sounds. Caleb Tialu's quiet confidence and technical prowess emphasized that actual fighters speak through their actions, and the Brisbane audience heard his message loud and clear. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Daily Mail
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Ex-bikie gangster rapper disrespects rival boxer before heavyweight fight - then gets a dose of instant karma
Ex-bikie gangster rapper John 'Big Kash' Lavulo talked a big game ahead of his recent heavyweight bout against Caleb Tialu - but the social media star was left humbled after losing the fight. Lavulo, 36, fought in suburban Brisbane, and was supremely confident before entering the ring. He labelled his own style 'fast and explosive', and was adamant he would get the job done inside the first round. Next he mocked Tialu by grabbing his nipple as the two faced off following their weigh-in. Tialu didn't respond to the public disrespect - and ultimately had the last laugh after being awarded the fight on points. In comes after Lavulo unleashed a savage attack on former Nomads boss Moudi Tajjour in June last year. In a brutal three-minute YouTube video, heavily-tattooed 'Big Kash' made wild transphobic and homophobic claims about one-time underworld enforcer Tajjour. 'Big Kash' - who survived a 2020 assassination attempt in Sydney's west - unloaded on the ex-bikie turned TikTok star in a video. Lavulo said he was hitting out after Tajjour took offence at another video which the rapper says was not aimed at him. He also claimed twice-married Tajjour is a fake and an 'embarrassment' to his family. Since burning his Nomads colours and leaving the club several years ago, Tajjour has become a cult figure on social media as he engages in verbal battles with both real and would-be gangsters. Tajjour in the late 1990s was the youngest-ever recruit into the Nomads, joining the Sydney chapter of the notorious bikie gang when he was only 15. He and his brother Sleiman spent four years behind bars after being convicted of the manslaughter of Robin Nassour, the younger brother of Fat Pizza star George Nassour, in 2006. Tajjour moved from Sydney to the Gold Coast in 2024 to be closer to his son Gabriel. In 2017, he was briefly married to Sanaa Mehajer, the sister of disgraced property developer Salim Mehajer, but now has a new wife, Jenna.
