“Everyone Talking About Plant’s Loss, Forgets That Canelo Isn’t Undefeated Either”: Caleb Plant’s Latest Training Clip Ahead of David Benavidez Fight Stuns Boxing World

Published 03/13/2023, 12:37 PM EDT

Come March 25, Caleb Plant will try to redeem his name as one of the generation’s most formidable boxers. Though the victory against Anthony Dirrell brought a respite from questions on his performance, only a win against a top shot such as David Benavidez could ensure him a place that affords him a chance to face Canelo Alvarez once again eventually. Recent press conferences have livened up the atmosphere, and given the bitter feud between the camps, the fight night gives every sign of a high-strung bout. Amidst the preparations, individual teams are making it up to the fans and followers through various social media channels.

Yesterday, Showtime Boxing shared a short training footage of Caleb Plant. The boxer’s voice could be heard in the background where he’s discussing about his motivations and, of course, his opponent, David Benavidez. The caption of the post read, “@calebplant’s not cocky, just confident.”

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Soon a barrage of messages followed. The post so far has received over 21k likes.

Fans react to Plant’s training video

A fan named @oscarrr_victory referred to Canelo Alvarez’s two defeats at the hands of Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Dmitry Bivol. They said, “Everyone talking about Plant’s loss forgets that Canelo isn’t undefeated either. You can have all the talent in the world and still lose. You can lose and still be great; a lot of the all-time greats have defeats. How you fight, who you fight, and how you carry yourself is what makes a fighter great. Not their record.”

For a fan named @tykirrr, Caleb Plant seems to be the favorite. They said, “I like Plant; he’s definitely in my top 5. I think he can beat David; honestly bc he’s not that good. David got no defense. It’s gonna be a split decision win for Plant.”

@chavezjoseph_ believes that an in-form Caleb Plant is a stand-out boxer, probably among the best in the world. They commented, “When Caleb is on, he’s one of the best boxers in the world. He does a lot of things like Floyd. I think David is too overconfident he thinks he’s just gonna go in there and kill him, but if Caleb’s footwork, IQ, and boxing ability is on point, it’s gonna be a long night for David.”

However, @sxp100k feels that Plant should have had similar confidence when he faced Canelo Alvarez in 2021. “Should’ve had that mindset when he fought Canelo 🤷🏿‍♂️,” they said.

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Caleb plant is a decent boxer, according to @gabybrazeros9. However, David Benavidez is way ahead of him in boxing. “Good boxer, but Benavidez is too much for him,” they commented.

Finally, a user named @slickatpimping said, “Mayweather made you all believe having a loss on your record is the end of you career. All the greats have a loss in their record.”

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There’s no doubt that Caleb Plant is a highly talented boxer. However, it remains to be seen whether he’s able to retain a level of composure against a hard-hitting fighter who thus far won nearly 88% of his matches through knockouts! What is your take on Plant’s training video? Who do you think will win this highly anticipated fight? Do share your views and thoughts in the comments below.

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After completing 18 years in the corporate sector, Jaideep decided to make a move out of the comfort zone and follow his heart's calling to becoming a writer. His understanding of Boxing began with Iron Mike's debut as an 18 year old in 1985. Like anyone and everyone else, he holds Muhammad Ali as the greatest, though his personal favorite remains the 'PacMan' Manny Pacquiao for his speed and sheer toughness.

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“Everyone Talking About Plant’s Loss, Forgets That Canelo Isn’t Undefeated Either”: Caleb Plant’s Latest Training Clip Ahead of David Benavidez Fight Stuns Boxing World

Fans react to Plant’s training video

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