Much like Alvarez alluded to, Plant has long been lauded for his ability to box. “He’s a good boxer,” said Alvarez during an interview with. While it’s unlikely that either man will sit down for a cup of coffee anytime soon, Alvarez does respect the skillset that Plant brings to the ring. Alvarez would then retaliate with two shots of his own.Īs the two continued to lobby verbal threats at one another, Alvarez has claimed that he’ll stop his man in no more than eight rounds come fight night. Unwilling to back down, Plant stepped right into the face of Alvarez and connected with an open-handed slap. The Mexican star pushed Plant across the stage, claiming that he said several derogatory words towards his mother.

Although the two are scheduled to meet on November 6th, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada with the chance to become the division’s first undisputed champion, the pair couldn’t wait until their fight date to swap fists.ĭuring a recent press conference to promote their showdown, Alvarez became agitated during a heated face-off. Canelo Alvarez has an unquestioned disdain for IBF super middleweight titleholder Caleb Plant.

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