Caleb Plant stated that to defeat the Mexican in September, he must first beat Billy Joe Saunders in May to unify the four titles in the division.
USA – Caleb Plant assured that for the first time in history there will be a fighter uniting the four titles in the 168-pound division, the Super Middlemen, and, contrary to popular belief, it will not be Canelo Alvarez, but the.
After three defenses of the Championship endorsed by the International Boxing Federation, the American revealed ESPN KNOCKOUT that he doesn’t come into the ring until after the fight Canelo Alvarez Y Billy Joe Saunders May 8, and is that if the Mexican wins, he knows this will be his next goal and there he will leave body and soul in search of history.
“First (Canelo) has to beat Billy Joe Saunders in May, if he can get past him and get the belt, hopefully we can fight in September and give the fans what they want,” said Plant, who defeated Caleb Truax in January. with some comfort in an unspectacular fight, but in which he showed his boxing skills.
“It would be a historic evening that will leave us the first undisputed champion in the history of the Super middlemen and do you know who he will be? Caleb Plant,” added the 28-year-old American and a professional record of 21-0. with 12 knockouts, in addition to 4 0 and 2 knockouts in championship fights.
Plant noted that the struggle between Canelo Y Saunders It’s interesting, but he listed the Mexican as a little favorite to take the win and unite the bands of the World Boxing Association, World Boxing Council, and World Boxing Organization.
On the other hand, he pointed out the limitations the Turk had Avni Yildirim seen Canelo last February 27th, which left a lot to be desired.
“Canelo stepped into the ring and did what he had to do, had a successful evening and imposed his strategy. I think his rival didn’t give his all in the ring, he didn’t take anything from Canelo, but if you stay in the third round, that’s not 100 percent giving.
“If you want to become a united champion at this level, make history and get on the books, you have to go out and give it your all. I felt that I was too quiet, maybe I have a lot of respect for Canelo, maybe I was nervous, but at least Canelo did his job and now we have to see what’s next ”, said the world champion.