Caleb Plant: record, next fight and profile →
David Benavidez finds it laughable that critics—including a certain fighter—still rag on his physique. The undefeated, former 168-pound champion from Phoenix, Arizona, has had to defend himself from accusations of laziness and gluttony over the years, stemming from circumstances that are partially his own doing.
Veteran trainer Derrick James expects drama in the upcoming super middleweight grudge match between former world champions David Benavidez and Caleb Plant. Benavidez and Plant will finally settle their difference on March 25, in the main event of a Showtime Pay-Per-View card from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
It may have taken longer than he expected, but all of the pieces were falling into place for Caleb Plant. In January of 2019, the Nashville, Tennessee, native achieved a lifelong dream, winning the IBF super middleweight crown. With three successful defenses of his 168-pound title, Plant (22-1, 13 KOs) attempted to place another check
LOS ANGELES — David Benavidez is deep in the trenches preparing for his super middleweight matchup against Caleb Plant on March 25 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Showtime pay-per-view.
It goes without saying that David Benavidez and Caleb Plant do not like one another. That doesn’t mean the entire training camp or even the fight itself will be fueled by hatred.
Caleb Plant is very confident heading into his March 25th showdown against David Benavidez. The showdown will headline a Showtime pay-per-view event that will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The softer touch was always there for David Benavidez. Fights with Caleb Plant, David Morrell and Jermall Charlo were long in the sights of the former two-time WBC super middleweight titlist. In fact, he called out all three following his previous fight, when Benavidez knocked out David
Caleb Plant Training Photos Gallery - Undefeated former two-time WBC Super Middleweight Champion David “The Mexican Monster’’ Benavidez and former IBF Super Middleweight Champion Caleb Plant held separate media workouts on Tuesday to preview their high-stakes, 12-round showdown headlining live on SHOWTIME PPV on Saturday, March 25 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions. (photos by Lalo Hernandez)
David Benavidez Training Photos Gallery - Undefeated former two-time WBC Super Middleweight Champion David “The Mexican Monster’’ Benavidez and former IBF Super Middleweight Champion Caleb Plant held separate media workouts on Tuesday to preview their high-stakes, 12-round showdown headlining live on SHOWTIME PPV on Saturday, March 25 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions. (photos by Lalo Hernandez)
Three world title defenses and a sparkling undefeated record convinced Caleb Plant that he was the best super middleweight around. His bravado and inordinate amount of self-belief, however, did little to help him during his undisputed clash against Canelo Alvarez.