Caleb Plant: “People Misconstrued The Fact That Because Me and Billy (Joe Saunders) Have Some Slickness To Our Style That We’re The Same Fighter, That’s Almost Disrespectful”

By: Hans Themistode

Like a lot of the boxing world, Caleb Plant noticed intently as Canelo Alvarez took care of enterprise in opposition to Billy Joe Saunders. The 2 confronted off this previous weekend on the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas in a brilliant middleweight unification bout.

Whereas their contest was principally aggressive, Alvarez ended issues violently with a proper uppercut within the eighth spherical. The blow from Alvarez compelled Saunders to stay on his stool at the start of the ninth. After the win, it was revealed that the British native suffered a quadripod facial fracture.

With the WBO world title now safely wrapped across the waist of Alvarez, the Mexican native is now one belt away from turning into the primary undisputed tremendous middleweight of all time. To take action, Alvarez will now look to focus on a showdown with IBF titlist Caleb Plant. For probably the most half, regardless of sporting an undefeated report, most observers view Plant as having nearly no probability of choosing up the win. Contemplating the way wherein Alvarez dispatched Saunders, and Plant’s considerably comparable qualities to the slick southpaw, many imagine the identical destiny is awaiting ought to the 2 face off.

Though he respects the preventing skill of Saunders, Plant would admire it if everybody stopped evaluating the 2.

“I feel individuals misconstrued the truth that perhaps as a result of me and Billy have some slickness to our fashion that we’re the identical fighter,” stated Plant throughout an interview with Mike Coppinger. “That’s nearly disrespectful.”

Plant, 28, has shouted from the mountain tops that he’s decided to tackle Alvarez in his subsequent struggle. Not too long ago, the Nashville, Tennessee native made fast of former champion, Caleb Truax earlier this yr. Whether or not Plant has a struggle developing on his calendar or not, the undefeated 168 pound belt holder has a propensity for staying sharp outdoors of the ring. Saunders, alternatively, has been identified for gaining weight in between fights and placing on lackluster performances. Due to these causes, and Plant’s continued profitable methods, the IBF champion believes that the dedication he has proven each inside and outdoors of the ring, coupled together with his general preventing skill, has him on a totally totally different stage when in comparison with Saunders.

“The self-discipline I’ve, the athletic skill that I’ve, the pace that I’ve – Billy’s fast however he’s not explosive. The peak, the attain, the boxing IQ, I hit more durable than him. I imply, the listing goes on and on. Simply because we now have some slickness to our fashion, don’t construe that we’re the identical boxer and even the identical kind of man.”