Home

Boxing

WATCH: Canelo Alvarez’s Former Opponent Caleb Plant Knocks Out Anthony Dirrell and Then Buries ‘The Dog’ in the Ring

Published 10/16/2022, 1:09 AM EDT

Follow Us

via Getty

The undercard of former heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder and the high-rated European heavyweight Robert Helenius is producing back-to-back spectacular knockdowns. After the Cuban heavyweight prospect Frank Sanchez’s knockout win over Carlos Negron, the co-main event was made exciting by the eye-catching knockout win of former Super Middleweight champion Caleb Plant aka ‘Sweathands’ over Anthony Dirrell.

The fight turned out to be dramatic because after dropping Dirrell with a lethal left hook, Plant created a scene. Angry former champ figuratively buried Dirrell in the ring. He showboated as if he was digging Dirrell’s grave right at the moment.

A fan shared the video on Twitter and wrote, “Put him in the dirt.”

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Another fan wrote, “This is what happens when you can’t back up your yapping, you get dirt put on you.”

Another fan wrote, “Wow what a KO from Caleb Plant! He’s not feeling sad anymore.”

Another fan wrote, “Plant digging his grave.”

Highlights of the fight between Caleb Plant and Anthony Dirrell

Before meeting in the ring at Barclays Center in New York, the former world champions took a shot at each other during the press conference. While going back and forth, both promised heavy fireworks in the ring. However, the former IBF super-middleweight titlist succeeded in matching his promises.

Trending

Get instantly notified of the hottest Boxing stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

Both stepped inside the arena with the intention of moving up to challenge the undisputed super-middleweight champion, Canelo Alvarez, as the fight was scheduled to eliminate the WBC super middleweight challenger. Notably, Plant has already faced Canelo earlier and was knocked out.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

USA Today via Reuters

With the bell, both fighters came close and began throwing jabs. Plant appeared busier of two and won the first three rounds, jabbing the former two-time super middleweight champion on the body and head. He also landed a few right hands and frustrated Dirrell, who was clearly lagging behind.

Finally, ‘Sweethands’ caught Dirrell with a perfect hook on the chin and dropped him unconscious on the floor.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

What do you think of what Plant did after knocking out Dirrell? Let us know in the comments below.

Watch This Story –  Deontay Wilder, Anthony Joshua Trilogy & Other Potential Opponents for Andy Ruiz Jr. Following Magnificent Victory Over Luiz Ortiz

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

Written by:

Abhishek Singh

1,180Articles

One take at a time

Abhishek Singh is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. Following the completion of his training as an amateur boxer, he is currently preparing to appear for trials at the state and national levels. With over 3 years of experience in playing the sport, Abhishek is also the holder of a Bachelor's in Arts degree from the University of Delhi.
Show More>

Edited by:

Ajinkya Aswale