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- 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.
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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.
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