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‘Cinnamon Boy, They Coming for You’: Canelo Alvarez Roped in as Fans Laud Caleb Plant for Facing David Benavidez in His Next Fight

Published 11/04/2022, 8:15 AM EDT

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In an exciting news, David Benavidez and Caleb Plant are said to have signed a contract for a super middleweight fight. As per the news, the bout shall take place in 2023. While Benavidez is 26-0, Caleb Plant is 22-1. Benavidez, a former two-time WBC world champion, has remained unbeaten since his debut in 2013. On the other hand, Caleb Plant has only one loss – that which comes against the Mexican Phenom ‘Saul.’

Caleb Plant, who formerly held the IBF super middleweight title, was undefeated till he fought Canelo Alvarez, last year, November 6th. Plant vs. Benavidez is an exciting fight as both the fighters hold an impressive resume and are still in their prime. As soon as ESPN Ringside made the news public, fans took to Twitter to express their personal views about the fight.

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Fans have for a long time wanted to see a David Benavidez vs. Canelo Alvarez fight. However, the Mexican had different plans. Benavidez fought his last this year on May 21 against David Lemieux at Gila River Arena, Glendale. Benavidez won the fight via TKO.

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On the other hand, Plant fought his last on October 15 against Anthony Dirrell, which he, however, won by KO. Caleb Plant vs. David Benavidez promises entertainment in the ring. Here is what fans are saying about the upcoming fight.

The boxing world reacts to the announcement of David Benavidez vs. Caleb Plant

According to a user, it was not a PPV material but still a great fight. “Although very Entertaining fight! I HOPE YOU DONT THINK IS PPV MATERIAL… cause is Not!!! You guys fight is overdue by 2-3 years by now… GREAT FREAKING FIGHT!”

One person mentioned Alvarez in the midst of Benavidez vs. Plant fight. “Oh uh… they fighting each other now cinnamon boy, they coming for you , I wonder what his excuse is gonna be now 😂”

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However, one commented by saying, “Respect to Plant. He could have easily ducked Benavidez like the rest of the top guys in the division.”

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Another added by saying, “Crawford/Spence still hasn’t been made.. Andre hasn’t fought in 2 years.. Charlo fighting taxi drivers
Shoutout to Plant.”

Excited one exclaimed, “What the people needed ! Two top level fighters in their prime actually willing to fight one another 👏🏻”

Finally one said, “Spence, Crawford, Tank, and the Charlos…take notes!”

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What do you think about the Benavidez vs. Plant fight? What are your expectations from it if any? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Samrat Sardar

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Samrat Sardar is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports and is currently a final year undergraduate student of English literature. A passionate content creator, he has been writing since his high school days, and possesses work experience as a commercial writer for companies such as WordsKraft among others. Samrat believes he fell in love with boxing the day he watched Vasiliy Lomachenko share the ring with Guillermo Rigondeaux.
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Ajinkya Aswale