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Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather is no stranger to buying and collecting expensive things. The former five-division champion is one of the richest boxers on the planet and certainly does not shy away from boasting about his wealth around. This includes his luxury mansion, expensive cars, and even his extravagant shoe collection. ‘Money’s sneaker collection has some of the rarest sneakers in the world from top brands like Nike and Adidas.

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Therefore, it should not be surprising for Mayweather Promotions CEO, Leonard Ellerbe, to see insane shoe collections. However, despite already seeing some of the best shoes, he was still in awe of Caleb Plant‘s sneaker collection, which blew his mind. Moreover, he even reacted to a video where the former super middleweight champion showcased his prized possessions.

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Leonard Ellerbe reacts to Caleb Plant’s sneaker collection

In the buildup to his upcoming fight against David Benavidez, Showtime sports gave fans a tour of Plant’s house. In the all-access video, we even get to see ‘Sweet hands’ showing off his many shoes, which were kept protected inside a glass shelf with racks for each pair. The shoes included rare versions of Air Jordan’s 1 and 2 and Nike Air Force as well as Converse’s Chuck Taylor’s. Ellerbe reacted to this video in one word, showing his awe for the collection. “Yoooooooooo” he wrote.

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It looks like Mayweather Promotions CEO was appreciative of Plant’s collections despite seeing many of the aforementioned shoes with ‘TBE’. However, a fan of shoe collections will always get excited when they see some cool sneakers as Ellerbe did.

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Plant, on the other hand, will be more focused on his upcoming opponent as he looks to get back into title contention and secure a rematch with current champion Canelo Alvarez.

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Caleb Plant reveals his custom-made dunks for the first time

Back in October, the former champion debuted his custom-made Freddy Kruger SB Dunk-inspired boxing shoes. Before his fight against Anthony Dirrell, Plant announced that he wanted to collaborate to make a custom-made boxing shoe. Following this, he revealed the shoe, made by The Shoe Surgeon, on his social media handle with photos of the sneaker.

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Plant would emerge victorious in his fight against Dirrell, landing a brutal knockout in the 9th round. Now, he will have to hope for the same result against Benavidez if he wants to become champion once again.

What did you think about Plant’s sneaker collection? Let us know in the comments.

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Sahil Sood is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports, who specializes in covering live events and core sports. Sahil holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and has authored over 1300 articles at EssentiallySports. His coverage of Sylvester Stallone's training with Earnie Shavers was widely praised for its depth and insight. As a practitioner of Jiu-Jitsu and a passionate fan of combat sports, Sahil's love for the sport shines through in his writing. His favorite bout, Roberto Duran vs 'Sugar' Ray Leonard, is a testament to his appreciation for the all-time classics and his deep understanding of the technical aspects of boxing. Aside from his writing, Sahil's life revolves around his training for national tournaments, reflecting the same dedication and discipline that he brings to his work as a boxing writer.

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