How good is Caleb “Sweethands” Plant?

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  1. Greb & Papke 707

    Greb & Papke 707 Active Member Full Member

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    I’ve heard some rumblings that GGG or Canello may want Plant next, is he good enough to beat either? Genuinely asking, I’ve only seen Plant fight once
     
  2. jaytxxl

    jaytxxl Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Could be the best at 168 but we don’t know because nobody at 68 is proven at all tbh.. You have 4 guys with belts who’s trying to keep their 0 for a potential Canelo clash.. I think he’s the most willing to unify but who knows..
     
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  3. Pakkuman

    Pakkuman I'm not hot. I'm just BIG. banned Full Member

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    Solid B-/B fighter until proven otherwise. I think Benevidez smokes plant like a fat joint.
     
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    ideafix12 Well-Known Member Full Member

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  5. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    Around Lionell Thompson level.
     
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  6. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    Looked both amazing and **** vs Uzcategui.
     
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    Forza Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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  8. jaytxxl

    jaytxxl Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Thats what’s disappointing about the whole 168 division.. He’s shown that he’s clearly about C level in the way he disposed of Lee and Feigenbutz and he was lit defeated Uzcategui. I see people mention that Benavidez would annihilate him and tryna to figure out based on what performance. The Benavidez I saw have a questionable decision vs Gavril and had trouble with Direll’s movement early on doesn’t tell me that he KOs Plant.. Could be why his handlers aren’t rushing that fight..

    I thought Smith was above the rest but his John Ryder performance proved otherwise. And BJS has only shined in 1 fight and mediocre in his last 10 or so fights at the world level.. The champs in the 168 division are all B level fighters until they prove otherwise..
     
  9. pistal47

    pistal47 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think he will be one big fave plant. David Benavidez would put it on him bad.

    He is an extremely naturally gifted athlete, and he has been able to transfer some of that into his boxing, but he's not a fighter.
     
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  10. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion Full Member

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    Good fighter I just question his stamina and durability.
     
  11. RealDeal

    RealDeal Pugilist Specialist Full Member

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    He has the right style to give Canelo a lot of problems.