Interviews
I saw things in Canelo that I could utilize
Caleb Plant claims he has seen Canelo Alvarez’s weaknesses and insists he has the “full package” to beat him and become the undisputed super middleweight champion.
The owner of the WBC, WBA and WBO organizations Canelo (56-1-2, 38 KO) called for a fight with IBF super middleweight champion Plant (21-0, 12 KO) during his fight. post-fight interview with DAZN after capturing Billy Joe Saunders’ WBO title on Saturday with an eighth-round victory at AT&T Stadium in Texas.
Four-time world champion Alvarez solidified his position as the top pound-for-pound fighter in the sport with a brutal finish after a hard-fought fight, but “Sweethands” maintains he’s seen flaws in his game and believes he has what it takes. there should be concern if they meet, likely on Mexico’s September independence weekend.
“I see things that I think I can exploit and certain bugs or just faint spots that I think I can exploit.” Plant said on the PBC podcast.
“And you know, soon here, when we sign this fight… I can show you everything in person.
“I know Canelo, he’s a good fighter, but ultimately, like I said, I feel like I’m the better fighter.
“I feel like I have more attributes. I know he has a lot of experience. However, sometimes experience can be overrated.
“And I feel like I have the heart and the mind and the skills and the whole package to, you know, go in there and do what I need to do.”
Saunders was undefeated and a two-weight world champion, and before Saturday’s fight he caused Alvarez some problems with his deft middle-paw fighting style.
However, the Briton was caught by a huge uppercut in the eighth round and was dragged around the corner before the start of the ninth round, with subsequent tests showing he had suffered a fractured orbital bone.
Plant believes that comparisons between him and Saunders are wrong and emphasizes that in addition to his discipline outside the ring, he also has more strengths than the 31-year-old in the ring.
“I feel like I take the sport much more seriously [than Saunders]– added the 28-year-old.
“We heard Saunders himself say that he doesn’t train unless he has fights coming up and maybe doesn’t live the best lifestyle.
“Anyone who knows me knows how seriously I take my training, knows how disciplined I am, knows how much I respect the sport and how much work I put into it, so I feel like that’s what makes the difference.
“Plus, I’m a lot faster than Billy Joe, my defense is a lot better, I hit harder than Billy Joe and I’m taller than Billy Joe.
“I feel like people sometimes misinterpret it – just because we both have a intelligent fighting style – they think we fight the same, but that doesn’t necessarily mean we fight the same. There is no good jab. There is a whole list of things I think I do better.”
The fight could take place on DAZN or FOX [the network Plant fights on] with the Mexican, who is currently a free agent for the promotional network after signing a two-fight deal with Matchroom Boxing, and then with Hearn’s American network partner DAZN, signed before his February victory over Avni Yildirim, which ended after his victory over Saunders, although it is expected that Alvarez continue working with Matchroom chairman Eddie Hearn.
Canelo will be the odds-on favorite ahead of a potential meeting with the undefeated American, but Plant, who defended his 2019 crown for the third time after a unanimous decision victory over Caleb Truax in January, says he has every confidence he will defy the odds and stand became the first man to defeat a 30-year-old since Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2013 – his only defeat ever – and made history by becoming the first undisputed super middleweight champion.
“It was my dream to become the first undisputed super middleweight champion [champion] of all time and my dream was to chase greatness. If we can sit down and sort this out, I think the fans deserve this fight, it’s something we should give them.
“I’m coming, friend!”
Canelo has his sights on Caleb Plant 👑 pic.twitter.com/xGqBY9Qqrm
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) May 9, 2021
“The opportunity to go undisputed and fight a modern-day legend in Canelo, that’s what we’re after.
“I know in my heart that I can win and no matter who tells me otherwise, they won’t be able to convince me.
“All my life I’ve been told what I can and can’t be, what I can and can’t achieve, but so far everyone has been wrong, and after everything I’ve been through, I would win and win if they were in my shoes , they would feel the same.
In all my fights, I have thrown and landed more punches than any opponent AND I take fewer punches per round than any other super middleweight. These #’s are straight from Compubox. 😤
— CalebPlant (@SweetHandsPlant) May 5, 2021
“If they were able to overcome and achieve everything that I have, they would feel like they are unstoppable too, and when we get that fight, I will raise my hand.
“It will be a great evening and a great victory that will cement my name in the boxing history books forever.”
David Benavidez has reignited the war of words between himself and longtime rival Saul “Canelo” Alvarez.
Although a fight has not yet taken place between the two, Benavidez and Canelo have launched numerous verbal attacks on each other, mainly when the former fought in the super middleweight division.
After “The Mexican Monster” moved up to delicate heavyweight, things went tranquil between the pair for a while – but that has now changed.
Many in the sport believe that Alvarez is shying away from fighting his younger, bigger opponent, even though it is arguably the most financially lucrative fight for him.
And when Benavidez showed up The hustle and bustle of Miami this week he went on an X-rated tirade against the four-weight world champion.
“Honestly, I think Canelo is f*ckin’ f–king! This is just my opinion.
If we ever fight, this man will make well over $100 million.
“He says I have nothing to offer, that I’m a nobody and I need more experience.
“But if you’re going to make $100 million fighting someone who has no experience and all the crap they’re saying about me, why don’t you come in and get the large bucks?
“I’m not afraid of anyone!” I accept challenges. So Canelo and his fans say I bring nothing to the table – everyone is afraid, just like he is afraid.
“If he wants to prove that I’m not shit, come and prove it to everyone. It’s that plain.”
Unfortunately for Benavidez, it looks like the Alvarez fight will never happen as the Guadalajara fighter enters the twilight of his career.
Unified super middleweight champion “Canelo” has not boxed since his September win over Edgar Berlanga, although reports suggest he has agreed terms for a thrilling fight with pound-for-pound star Terence Crawford in September.
As for Benavidez, he will face the toughest test of his career on February 1, when he will lose his job faces the outstanding Cuban amateur David Morrell Jr for the “regular” and interim WBA delicate heavyweight world titles.
Daniel Dubois believes that Tyson Fury will return to the ring and claims that a fight between them may happen.
Fury ended hopes of All-British fights against the likes of Dubois and long-time rival Anthony Joshua after retiring last Monday, less than a month after his second successive defeat to Oleksandr Usyk.
However, “Dynamite” believes that his compatriot will return in a similar mood as when he retired in April 2022, only to return seven months later.
If the “Gypsy King” ends his final retirement, Dubois insists the fight with Joshua must happen, which has opened the door for him to face the winner.
“I think he will definitely come back,” said the 27-year-old talkSPORT.
“He’s always done that throughout his career, mind games and all that.
“So I think he will come back. He plays various characters. He will definitely come back.
“Get them in the ring [Joshua and Fury].
“I want to see them fight now.
“I punched Joshua so he had to fight Fury.
“I want to see what’s left between these two.
“And then maybe I’ll fight the winner.”
The Londoner knocked out “AJ” five rounds in September at Wembley Stadium and on February 22 in Riyad, he will defend the IBF world heavyweight title against Joseph Parker.
Dubois stormed the ring after Usyk’s rematch victory over Fury, calling for a rematch from their August 2023 clash.
The Londoner’s argument for wanting a rematch is based on a controversial low blow in the fifth round of the fight against the Ukrainian, which he believed was a legal shot.
“Usyk, I want to take revenge,” he said.
“Good job tonight.
“I want revenge for the last robbery.
“Let’s sort this out. Let’s go.
Eddie Hearn believes Tyson Fury will retire after a legacy-defining clash with Anthony Joshua.
Fury stunned the boxing world on Monday when he announced his retirement from the sport, leaving behind a megafight with Joshua.
The “Gypsy King” announced his shocking decision less than a month after suffering, among other things, second defeat in a row against Oleksandr Usyk in Riyad, but Joshua’s promoter, Hearn, is convinced that the fighter from Morecambe will return to the ring to fight the long-awaited showdown with “AJ”, who is returning after a fifth-round defeat to Daniel Dubois.
“In my opinion, I think he will come back,” the 45-year-old said talkSPORT.
“But I don’t know him well enough to judge that.
“He’s coming back after two defeats, and these defeats hurt the boys.
“AJ was devastated by the defeat to Dubois and I’m sure Fury was too [with his defeats to Usyk]both are winners.
“I don’t know if Fury can leave one of the biggest fights in the history of the sport on the table.
“I know he’s a competitor. I know he will want to give the British fight fans what they want and I hope we see more of him.
“But if we don’t, God bless the speed and all the best.”
Fury hung up his gloves after defeating Dillian Whyte in April 2022, only to return eight months later for a third fight with Derek Chisora, whom he defeated comfortably at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Hearn said Joshua will now look to secure a clash with the winner of the February 22 fight between his former rivals Dubois and Joseph Parker, who will fight in Riyad for the IBF heavyweight world title.
If Fury returns to fight AJ, the Matchroom boss insists the loser would have nowhere to go.
“They would both be devastated by defeat,” he added.
“It’s one thing to lose the world heavyweight title, but at the same time losing in a fight of this magnitude is the biggest bragging rights.
“At this stage of their career, the last word is goodbye.
“Whoever loses this fight is finished and whoever wins it moves on and that’s what you fight for.
“You’re not just fighting for a legacy, you’re fighting to save your career.
“It’s a huge fight, but it’s not on the table right now.”
The official fight of Adam Azim vs. Ohara Davies will take place on October 19
KSI – FULL POST FIGHT PRESS CONFERENCE vs. Logan Paul | DAZN Boxing
“Wilder Is Still A Risky Fight For Joshua!” – Johnny Nelson
-
MMA8 months agoMax Holloway is on a mission at UFC 212
-
MMA8 months agoCris Cyborg ready to add a UFC title to her collection
-
Interviews3 months agoCarl Froch predicts that Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol
-
MMA8 months agoThe Irish showed up in droves at the Mayweather-McGregor weigh-in
-
Interviews3 months agoArtur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol
-
Boxing6 months agoLucas Bahdi ready to test his skills against Ashton Sylve
-
Interviews8 months agoI fell in love with boxing again
-
Opinions & Features3 months agoDmitry Bivol: The story so far