About Bernardo Caraballo
Lived 1942 – 2022 (aged 79–80). Bernardo Caraballo was a Colombian boxer.
Bernardo Caraballo (1 January 1942 – 20 January 2022) was a Colombian boxer, and perennial world title contender, of the 1960s and 70s. He was born in Cartagena.
Professional career He was the first Colombian to contest a world title. Fights included matches with Fighting Harada, Pascual Pérez, Éder Jofre, and Ernesto Marcel.
Legacy His name ended up being used for the uncontacted Carabayo people of Amazonas.
The Coliseo Bernardo Caraballo in Cartagena is named after him.
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Who was Bernardo Caraballo?
Colombian boxer
When was Bernardo Caraballo born?
Bernardo Caraballo was born in 1942.
When did Bernardo Caraballo die?
Bernardo Caraballo died on 20 January 2022.
What was Bernardo Caraballo's occupation?
Bernardo Caraballo was a boxer.
What nationality was Bernardo Caraballo?
Bernardo Caraballo was Colombian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Bernardo Caraballo
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bernardo Caraballo. https://biography.guide/bernardo-caraballo/
MLA: "Bernardo Caraballo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bernardo-caraballo/.
Chicago: "Bernardo Caraballo." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bernardo-caraballo/.
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