Santos Saúl Álvarez Barragán vs. Caleb Hunter Plant

Komaster · Nov 3, 2021

Plant will really need to dig deep for this one, but he's a seedling to Alvarez's matured oak. Alvarez uproots Plant, via large punch, circa round 10.

Wizbit1013 · Nov 3, 2021

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BOXING INSIDERS

DAVID BENAVIDEZ (TWO-TIME SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLEHOLDER): CANELO TKO
“At first, I thought it was going to be an easy fight for Canelo, but seeing the way Caleb Plant moves, he can probably give Canelo problems in the beginning. Overall, I feel Canelo is a better fighter, and I don’t think Caleb Plant has the punching power to keep him off. I think it’s going to be a good fight for the first couple of rounds but ultimately the experience, the bodyshots and the power of Canelo will take over. I think Canelo will get him out in the ninth or 10th round.”

RAUL MARQUEZ (FORMER WORLD CHAMPION/COMMENTATOR): CANELO TKO
“Plant is a good technician – tall and rangy. His style will give Canelo some problems in the first half of the fight. Canelo needs to invest with a consistent body attack early on. He definitely needs to make the fight. I believe Canelo will close the gap in the later rounds and get the TKO win.”

FELIX STURM (FORMER SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION): CANELO
“Canelo is the king of boxing, he’s the face of boxing. He’s fought and beat the best of the best. He has big belief in himself and his skills. He has a great team and is always in great shape. It looks like he trains very, very hard every single training. Plant is a great fighter, he has great skills, I like his style because he’s fast, he’s smart, he moves around the opponent. I think his power is underrated; I think he has power because he is fast. It’s a big motivation to fight against the best and he has a chance to become an overnight, worldwide superstar. This was my motivation against Oscar [De La Hoya]. I think it will be an interesting fight. I think the power will be on the side of Canelo; he will pressure Plant, but I believe Plant has a realistic chance to beat him. I would say 60-40 Canelo.”

CAMILLE ESTEPHAN (PROMOTER, EYE OF THE TIGER PROMOTIONS): CANELO KO
“Plant has an excellent jab, is a very good boxer and can move well, but I think, ultimately, Canelo gets on the inside with his quick feet. Canelo has a great boxing IQ. I think he outsmarts Plant for a big win. I think Canelo wins via late knockout.”

KATHY DUVA (PROMOTER, MAIN EVENTS): CANELO TKO 7
“While Plant is a very good young fighter, Canelo is simply on a different level due to his experience. Canelo has learned to be patient and break his opponents down methodically. And I expect he will do the same to Plant, who does not seem to have the punching power that he would need to keep Canelo off of him. Canelo has promised that he will end the fight before Round 8. And because Plant has been taunting him, I expect that Canelo will take his time and extend the punishment. So, I pick Canelo by stoppage in Round 7.”

JOLENE MIZZONE (MATCHMAKER, MAIN EVENTS): CANELO TKO 7
“I think Plant can fight, but he has not fought the competition that Canelo fought – it doesn’t even compare. Canelo is one of the few fighters that go into every fight with a game plan and they will have the right plan to break Plant down. Some people think it is a closer fight than many of us think, but I just don’t see it. Canelo Alvarez by TKO 7.”

ROBERT DIAZ (MATCHMAKER, GOLDEN BOY): CANELO TKO 8
“This is a very important fight for Canelo for historical reasons. Much is always said that he has trouble with boxers and elusive fighters and they mention Floyd [Mayweather] and Lara. What is always forgotten is how long ago that was. Canelo improves in every fight and at this point in his career he is in his prime. You add experience to his prime and you add discipline to that and you have pound-for-pound the best fighter today. There is nothing Caleb brings to the table that Canelo hasn’t seen. He has faced punchers, taller opponents, boxers. Caleb will soon find out how strong Canelo is, how difficult it is to hit him clean and how good he cuts the ring. In the end he doesn’t have the fire power to gain respect. Canelo TKO 8.”

ALEX STEEDMAN (COMMENTATOR): CANELO KO
“Ever since this fight was announced I’ve felt it’s a great match up for Canelo. The angry spat between the pair at the initial presser will only intensify the motivation for Alvarez. Plant has the speed and skills to make Canelo work and think but for me, his feet don’t operate as quickly as his hands or head. That and Plant’s low hand style should present an open target for Canelo at some stage. I’m thinking something along the lines of Canelo versus Khan with Canelo winning spectacularly. In fact, I’m unusually confident about that.”

DAVID LEMIEUX (SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT CONTENDER):
“I think Plant is a good fighter who moves well and has decent punching power but Canelo is in another league. I don’t see a guy like Caleb Plant giving Canelo any kind of difficulty in the ring. Canelo has beaten better opposition than Caleb in the past. Canelo is too strong for Plant. My prediction for this fight is Canelo by KO around the fifth round.”

JOHN SCULLY (TRAINER):
“I really like Plant and love his attitude. He’s putting himself out there and I think he’s going to bring it 100 percent. I wouldn’t even mind seeing him win but if I was a betting man, I would have to go with the favorite. Canelo by a 12-round decision in a good fight.”

WAYNE MCCULLOUGH (FORMER WORLD CHAMPION/ TRAINER): CANELO TKO 10
“Plant will have to stand his ground if he wants to stand a chance of winning against Canelo. He is the bigger of the two, so he’ll need to use his extra height to back Canelo up and hit him with short, hard punches to his head and body, but Canelo will try to force him back. On the other hand, Canelo will have no problem if Plant goes backwards. He will hit Plant’s body hard with left and right hooks and then come over the top with overhand rights to his head. I think Canelo will break down Plant and maybe force a late stoppage around the 10th round.”

TONY TOLJ (MANAGER): CANELO TKO 8
“Firstly, full credit to both fighters. I love seeing the divisions unified from a fan’s perspective. Now down to the business of boxing: Caleb is the final chapter for Canelo in the super middleweight division. With 12 KOs from 21 starts, I believe Plant will be durable, but we will see the levels between a world champion and a pound-for-pound champion. I still find it crazy that Canelo is still only 31 years of age and still getting better and I believe November 6th, you will see him elevate himself to another level. Canelo TKO 8.”

FINAL TALLY: Canelo 20-0

https://www.ringtv.com/629650-fight-picks-canelo-alvarez-vs-caleb-plant/
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Give him Olu's vote

20 - 1

Greb & Papke 707 · Nov 3, 2021

If we’re being honest tho…the only way Plant can win is by KO…let’s face it, going to the cards with is a loss every time

drenlou · Nov 3, 2021

Caleb 'The Hunter' Plant is going to be Canelos toughest fight since GGG. Sig It! Warrnelo

FrankinDallas · Nov 3, 2021

" Are you calling Canelo a cheater?"
Plant: "Did he get suspended for six months? Yes, he did. You don't have to ask me that question.
He's a cheater."

Sweet Hands speaks the truth!

IsaL · Nov 3, 2021

FrankinDallas said: ↑

" Are you calling Canelo a cheater?"
Plant: "Did he get suspended for six months? Yes, he did. You don't have to ask me that question.
He's a cheater."

Sweet Hands speaks the truth!
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Sweet hands can talk all he wants, but we all know he's going to be congratulating, hugging and singing praises to the Alpha male after the fight. bank on that.

Carl Weathers · Nov 3, 2021

Canelo wins this with a bone breaker at some point in the fight.

IntentionalButt · Nov 5, 2021

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6.5winmag · Nov 5, 2021

at 175 canelo is a loser

MeatFeastMan · Nov 5, 2021

This fight goes 12 rounds I think. It'll be a similar fight to the Smith fight but Plant will move around the ring bit more than Smith and land less big shots on Canelo. It'll all be about tippy tappy light punching from Plant.

Canelo wins this easily by decision with the harder, cleaner shots impressing the judges more.

IntentionalButt · Nov 5, 2021

Between hair, facial hair, suit, and shades, it's almost like Abner Mares is competing on a game show called Who Can Look The Douchiest?.

Stiff Jab · Nov 5, 2021

Official weights:

Canelo: 168 on the dot
Plant: 167

Interesting that Canelo is bigger than Plant, where size was supposed to be one of his (precious few) advantages.

The Real Lance · Nov 5, 2021

Stiff Jab said: ↑

Official weights:

Canelo: 168 on the dot
Plant: 167

Interesting that Canelo is bigger than Plant, where size was supposed to be one of his (precious few) advantages.
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Not bigger, just a pound heavier.

JOKER · Nov 5, 2021

IntentionalButt said: ↑

Between hair, facial hair, suit, and shades, it's almost like Abner Mares is competing on a game show called Who Can Look The Douchiest?.
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Don't forget the ultra ree ree hand tattoo of his own name.

FrankinDallas · Nov 5, 2021

Plant weighed in at 167.
Canelo at 168. He was probably around 175 but you know, he's the cash cow.

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