Caleb Plant stated that in order to face Mexico in September, he must first beat Billy Joe Saunders in May and thus unify the four titles in the division.
UNITED STATES – Caleb plant assured that for the first time in history there will be a fighter who unifies the four titles in the division of the 168 pounds, the Supermedianos, and, contrary to which many believe, it will not be canelo Álvarez, But him.
After three defenses of the championship endorsed by the International Boxing Federation, the American revealed to ESPN KNOCKOUT who will not go up to the ring until after the fight of canelo Álvarez i Billy Joe Saunders of May 8, and is that to win the Mexican, he knows it will be his next goal and here he will go out to leave body and soul in search of history.
“First (Canelo) has to beat Billy Joe Saunders in May, if he manages to beat him and get the belt, hopefully we can fight in September and give the fans what they want,” said Plant, who in January he defeated Caleb Truax with some comfort in an unspectacular battle, but in which he showed off his boxing talents.
“It would be a historic night that will leave us the first undisputed champion in the history of the Supermedianos and you know who it will be ?, Caleb Plant,” added the 28-year-old American and 21-0 professional mark with 12 knockouts, in addition of 4- 0 and 2 combat holes in championship battles.
Plant noted that the battle between cinnamon i Saunders it’s interesting, but it gave Mexico as a slight favorite to pull off victory and unify the bands of the World Boxing Association, World Boxing Council, and World Boxing Organization.
On the other hand, he pointed out the limitations that the Turk had Avni Yildirim in front cinnamon last February 27, leaving much to be desired.
“Canelo got on the ring and did what he had to do, had a successful night and imposed his strategy. I think his opponent didn’t give everything in the quadrangle, I don’t take anything away from Canelo, but when you sit in the third round, that’s not giving one hundred percent.
“At this level, if you want to become a unified champion, make history and get into the books, you have to go out and give it your all. I felt like I was too stagnant, maybe I respect Canelo a lot, maybe I was nervous, but In any case, Canelo did his job and now we have to see what happens next, “said the world champion.