The boxing community was in for a surprise when Caleb Plant and Jermall Charlo engaged in a heated confrontation during the weigh-in for Errol Spence and Terence Crawford’s bout for the unified welterweight crown. The tense atmosphere behind the scenes of the main event turned into a bonfire of vanities, with the boxing world now pondering the implications of this electrifying exchange.

However, in a curious twist, the Stockton Slap aficionado himself, Nate Diaz, stepped in to offer his unique perspective on the situation. The former UFC veteran is gearing up to face former YouTube star Jake Paul in his boxing debut. Known for his own unorthodox style and fierce confrontations, the Stockton native also shared his thoughts on this infamous fiasco.

Nate Diaz gives Caleb Plant a Stockton certification

In a recent interview with FightHype.com leading up to his next bout, Diaz was asked what he thought about the slap. He then bestowed his certification upon Plant’s slap, recognizing it as a true display of aggression and audacity. Throughout his storied career, Diaz has been involved in numerous intense altercations, both inside and outside the octagon. His penchant for delivering what has become known as the “Stockton Slap,” a unique open-hand slap, has become an emblem of his no-nonsense approach to combat.

“It looked like it to me,” said Diaz.

Given his own history of delivering audacious slaps to opponents and rivals, Diaz’s certification of Caleb Plant’s slap to Jermall Charlo carries significant weight. However, the incident might not have been initiated by Plant as video proof might just reveal the real reason for this altercation

The slap that shook the arena: Caleb Plant and Jermall Charlo’s fiery encounter

Leading up to the Spence-Crawford fight, Plant and Charlo would get into a verbal altercation. Following this, the situation escalated rapidly, with Plant delivering a stunning slap to Charlo’s face, causing a commotion. Amidst the confusion, witnesses reported that Plant yelled “Don’t take me in the face like that again, boy,” at Charlo.

This statement by Plant adds to the intrigue surrounding the incident. However, the exact reasons behind this heated exchange remain unclear.

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While the reasons behind the confrontation remain shrouded in mystery, Diaz’s certification of Plant’s slap has also added intrigue. Moreover, as he prepares for Paul, fans would hope to see the signature ‘Stockton Slap’ on display once more.

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