After Getting Knocked Out by Caleb Plant, Anthony Dirrell Makes a Bold Prediction

Published 03/25/2023, 6:00 AM EDT

In the world of boxing, predictions and speculations about upcoming fights always make headlines. However, when a former world champion gives his prediction, it’s hard to ignore. Recently, Anthony Dirrell, a two-time WBC super middleweight champion, made a statement during an Instagram live session that caught the attention of boxing fans. What he said was surprising, to say the least, and left many wondering if he was right. His anticipation for the forthcoming match-up involving Caleb Plant and David Benavidez has captured the attention and stirred up passionate discussions among boxing aficionados.

What exactly did Dirrell assert? Hang on tight because you might be in for an unexpected revelation.

Anthony Dirrell’s prediction for Caleb Plant vs Benavidez fight

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Former WBC super middleweight champion and cancer survivor, Anthony Dirrell, who lost via knockout to Caleb Plant, recently made a bold prediction regarding the highly anticipated fight between Plant and David Benavidez. During a recent Instagram live video, Dirrell confidently stated that he believes Plant will have a strong start, but Benavidez will ultimately knock him out early. “I think Plant wins the early rounds, but benavidez stops him early,” he said.

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This prediction is sure to grab the attention of boxing enthusiasts, as both Plant and Benavidez are renowned fighters in the super middleweight division. Plant, who held the IBF super middleweight title, boasts a record of 22-1 with 13 knockouts. Meanwhile, Benavidez is a former two-time WBC super middleweight champion and has an impressive record of 26-0 with 23 knockouts.

Dirrell’s analysis indicates that although Plant may perform well in the early rounds, potentially winning some of them, Benavidez will ultimately win the fight by knocking Plant out early. This forecast may catch some people off guard, considering Plant’s record and his status as the former IBF super middleweight champion. Nevertheless, Benavidez is also a skilled fighter with an undefeated professional record, and Dirrell’s prediction has undoubtedly increased the hype and anticipation for this bout.

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It is always interesting to hear the opinions of experienced professionals in the boxing world. While Dirrell’s prediction may be surprising to some, it adds to the excitement and anticipation leading up to the fight. Now, the question remains, will Dirrell’s prediction come true? Only time will tell. But one thing is for sure, this highly-anticipated fight is sure to be one for the books.

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Mrinal Mishra is a Boxing Writer at EssentiallySports. He understands the readers’ expectations and works toward delivering them through his articles. Inspired by the great Mike Tyson, Mishra is an avid fan of boxing.

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After Getting Knocked Out by Caleb Plant, Anthony Dirrell Makes a Bold Prediction

Anthony Dirrell’s prediction for Caleb Plant vs Benavidez fight

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