Caleb Plants Speed

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  1. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    Is Plant pretty much the fastest fighter in boxing?

    His speed is unbelievable compared to the other guys in his weight class. The way he throws combos for a SMW is something you just dont see.

    Incredible speed.
     
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  2. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    You think Plant's speed > GRJ's? :dunno

    Or did you mean p4p? Even there, I'm not sure..
     
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  3. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    Obviously p4p lol

    But yea Russell still may be faster p4p. But he throws mostly arm alligator shots. Plant throws full arsenal combos.
     
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  4. Pimp C

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    He's one of the fastest in boxing the fastest at 168 by far.
     
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  5. Cletis VanDamme

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    To me he doesn't even have enough speed to fight the way he fights. He tries very hard to look flashy and slick and it doesn't look instinctive at all.
     
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  6. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    Lol plant lacks speed.

    What's next? Gassiev doesnt hit hard?
     
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  7. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He's very quick handed and will give anyone a hard time. I'd like to see him under real pressure from a fighter to see how good he really is though.
     
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    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Benavidez is fast

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    Benavidez would've smoked Feigenbutzhoffer in 3 rounds max.

    When Plant signs his name on the dotted line it will be an act of summoning the devil and you can take that to the bank

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  9. kirk

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    Imo hes not the fastest... but regardless, its pretty damn good.
     
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    The more of Plant I watch inside the ring the more I like.

    I know I'll get **** for this but his display against Lee reminded me a bit of Mayweather actually.

    I think out of this newest era of champions hes becoming my favorite and Im hoping he can slowly take over the division.

    168 seems to me at least to be heating up, with a nice variety of solid fighters and I look forward to seeing how the dust settles.
     
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  11. BoxingDialogue

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    Gary Russell and Ryan Garcia are the 2 fastest today.
     
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  12. timeout

    timeout Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Slower that sir Joe Calzaghe that's for sure.
     
  13. elmaldito

    elmaldito Skillz Full Member

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    you talking bout gary russell? I know you arent talking about caleb.
     
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  14. elmaldito

    elmaldito Skillz Full Member

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    plant is the best 168 but mike Lee isnt exactly championship caliber. That dude is a flat out no talent clown who literally fought all blown up fighters or bums and was thrown to the wolves. Dude had financial backing but zero skill or talent.
     
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    elmaldito Skillz Full Member

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    plant will smoke benevidez. plant is a serious and disciplined fighter. Benevidez is a partier.
     
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