Caleb Plant and David Benavidez will meet inside the ring in just a few hours and settle their differences. The duo is regarded as one of the most anticipated super-middleweight matchups in the sport. Both are top contenders in boxing and would be itching to get their hands on each other. But, what makes this bout special for the spectators is the beef between the two. And this beef isn’t a short-time one. Regarding these two, the beef and the subtle verbal jabs go way back. And this is what fuels the animosity between the two.

Recently, An old video of Plant trolling Benavidez has taken the internet by storm. And it seems the fans cannot wait for these two to enter the ring.

Plant’s old video trolling Benavidez

David Benavidez’s career hasn’t progressed linearly. The ‘Mexican Monster’ has witnessed numerous setbacks in his professional career. The most recent one occurred in 2020. Benavidez lost his title belt after failing to make weight ahead of his fight against Roamer Alexis Angulo. This was the second time Benavidez had to give up his belt. The first time was in 2018 when he tested positive for cocaine.

As devastating as not making weight was for the 26-year-old was at that time, it was an excellent opportunity for Plant to mock and call him out. ESPN Ringside took to Twitter to post the trolling video of Plant.

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In the video, Plant is seen imitating a cry and wrote, “I thought a Fatboy who keeps losing his belt but can’t get that b—– back sum said.”

This was Plant’s dig at Benavidez’s past as he was overweight as a youngster. But, the body transformation Benavidez has been through is commendable.

Plant was not the only one taking jabs at Benavidez. Throughout the years, the ‘Mexican Monster’ has also responded to the jabs of the 30-year-old. The boxing world awaits the clash of these two super-middleweight titans. And, in a few hours’ time, the world will tune in for a sensation bout. And, whoever prevails in the bout, will be first in the line for a shot at Canelo Alvarez’s undisputed title.

Fans react to Plant’s video

Token Blood thinks Benavidez looked horrible at the weigh-ins for the fight against Plant.

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Frankie Jay believes that this fight is going to be epic.

Bender loves how Plant likes to play mind games with his opponents.

DCJB believes that stuff is now personal.

CoachGoody421 believes that Benavidez will win the bout.

Who do you think will win this lightning bout? Caleb Plant or David Benavidez? Let us know in the comments.

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