Canelo vs. Plant

November 6, 2021 | MGM Grand Garden Arena - Las Vegas, NV

Network: SHOWTIME

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Canelo Alvarez further cemented his status as one of the greatest boxers of this era with a dominant performance against Caleb Plant, capturing the IBF super middleweight title and becoming the undisputed champion in the division. The highly anticipated clash between the two undefeated fighters lived up to its expectations, with Canelo showcasing his superior skills and ring IQ. Despite Plant's valiant effort, it was Canelo's relentless pressure and pinpoint accuracy that secured him the unanimous decision victory.

Right from the opening bell, Canelo established control over the fight, displaying his trademark head movement and counterpunching ability. Plant, known for his slick boxing and defensive skills, attempted to frustrate Canelo with his movement and angles. However, Canelo remained composed and continued to find his target, landing powerful shots to both the head and body. While Plant showed resilience and toughness, he struggled to mount any significant offense against the relentless pressure from Canelo.

As the fight entered the championship rounds, Canelo's superior conditioning and ring generalship were evident. He continued to break down Plant's defense with a varied arsenal of punches, mixing up hooks, uppercuts, and jabs. Plant, to his credit, never stopped fighting and tried to rally in the later rounds. However, Canelo's experience and ring IQ proved too much to overcome. After twelve hard-fought rounds, the judges' scorecards unanimously favored Canelo, solidifying his status as the undisputed champion in the super middleweight division.

With this victory, Canelo Alvarez continues to add to his remarkable legacy in the sport of boxing. His quest for greatness and pursuit of championship belts shows no signs of slowing down. As fans eagerly await his next move, there is no doubt that Canelo's performances will continue to captivate the boxing world, as he etches his name even deeper into the history books of the sweet science.

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