Caleb Plant Explains Why Canelo Alvarez Won’t Fight Him – ‘I’m a Real 168-Pounder’

Published 01/07/2021, 7:30 AM EST

IBF super-middleweight champion Caleb Plant has voiced his opinion on fellow champion Canelo Alvarez. The undefeated champion gave his views on why the Mexican will not want to fight him. Furthermore, he went on to explain why he is the best super-middleweight in the world.

This comes after Canelo beat Callum Smith to become the WBC super-middleweight champion. After his victory, he called for unification bouts. However, Plant feels that Canelo will have to think twice before taking the fight.

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Speaking on the AK & Barak Show on DAZN, Plant said, “I mean, I can’t say for sure. I don’t know what his heart says. But I know, that at a 168 lbs, I know I’m the best fighter in the world. So, whoever else is at a 168 lbs, I’ll put them behind me.”

"I know that at 168 pounds, I know I'm the best fighter in the world." – @SweetHandsPlant 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/jo86neLNAf
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) January 6, 2021

Plant explained why he is the best fighter in the division. “I feel like I got the best defense, I feel like I got the best footwork, I feel like I got the fastest hands, I feel like I got the best ring IQ, and I’m a real 168-pounder.”

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Caleb Plant and Canelo Alvarez have a short history between them

Plant has been fairly subdued in his career up until now. These are not the kind of comments one would associate with the IBF champion. However, it comes as a result of there being a little history between the pair.

When Alvarez was free from Golden Boy Promotions, his first opponent was meant to be Plant. However, he opted to face Callum Smith instead. Many suspect this was because Smith was a more marketable fight for the Mexican.

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Since then Plant reacted to Canelo’s victory with a stern message and has said he is ready to make that fight happen. If ‘Sweethands’ can get through his next fight against Caleb Truax on January 30, we could see him fight the Mexican for the unification of the division. Do you think Canelo Alvarez should fight Caleb Plant?

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Leonardo Carvalho is a Boxing Writer for EssentiallySports. Before working as a boxing web journalist, Leonardo dabbled in roles ranging from an SEO specialist to a Chegg expert. Alongside his current role, Leonardo runs a YouTube channel where he combines his passion for fitness with sports.

Caleb Plant Explains Why Canelo Alvarez Won’t Fight Him – ‘I’m a Real 168-Pounder’

Caleb Plant and Canelo Alvarez have a short history between them

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