But more than that, he wants to be the sport’s unquestioned “A” side fighter, so, yes, he can now return to Hearn to select him a fight of his choosing. Alvarez and promoter Eddie Hearn agree with that line of thinking, saying Alvarez's mission to make history is the true focus in the here and now. Alvarez's latest move to cement his legacy as one of the greatest fighters of all time comes less than two weeks after he became the undisputed super-middleweight champion by stopping Caleb Plant in Las Vegas. Artur Beterbiev has vowed to prove himself as "the best" and his latest bludgeoning victory could put him on an unlikely collision course with Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez. Talk of a trilogy fight between Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez and Gennadiy Golovkin resurfaced (though, to be clear, it never really went away) after both recorded impressive victories. Elite pound-for-pound fighters Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Gennadiy "Triple G" Golovkin returned to the ring on successive evenings just before Christmas with emphatic victories.
There are two feasible methods of beating Canelo: being too elusive for him to pin down, as Floyd Mayweather and Erislandy Lara did, or being both durable and powerful enough to meet him head-on, as Gennadiy Golovkin did. No credit cards are necessary, either. The fighters are ready! I was 150% ready for the fight. David Benavidez was looked at possibly fighting Plant this year, but what David losing the belt on the scales, and Plant’s injuring hindering him at making a quick return, expect for Plant to wait out a chance to fight Canelo first. Plant’s not a one-and done puncher; on the contrary, he makes an effort to earn his opponent’s respect with heavy volleys. The first undisputed Super Middleweight champion of the four-belt era will be crowned inside MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, tonight (Sat., Nov. 6, 2021) when Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez attempts to add undefeated Caleb Plant’s IBF title to his sizable trophy case. Though his professional record is largely empty outside of Jose Uzcategui - who completely fell off a cliff afterward - Plant’s skills are unquestionable. 10:39 p.m.: Are Canelo and Golovkin the best opponents each has ever faced?
Next to the massive, brick-fisted David Benavidez, he might have the best shot of anyone at 168 pounds of halting Canelo’s momentum. He's the best American heavyweight after Deontay Wilder and Andy Ruiz Jr., and the 33-year-old has the charisma to promote a fight. The bout will be taking place on September 17. A location has yet to be revealed for the fight. Will they or won't they? Plant, meanwhile, will be looking to hand Alvarez his first defeat since 2013. The Showtime pay-per-view (PPV) and FITE TV-streamed card includes another Super Middleweight match up in Anthony Dirrell vs. Alvarez, a four-division titleholder, knocked out Plant in the 11th round to become an undisputed super middleweight champ. After Alvarez knocked Smith out twice within two rounds the world title at light-middleweight was once again his. In that time, Plant has cemented himself as a top challenger, taking down the likes of Mike Lee, Vincent Feigenbutz and Caleb Truax to protect his title. Last Five Fights: Caleb Truax (UD), Vincent Feigenbutz (TKO-10), Mike Lee (TKO-3), Jose Uzcategui (UD). Currently, he is holding the IBF World Super Middleweight Belt after strapping it on against Jose Uzcategui. Canelo (53-1-2, 36 KOs) obviously has too much pride for him to walk away from a loss to WBA super middleweight champion Callum (27-0, 19 KOs) without attempting to avenge the loss.
Marcos Hernandez, former Super Bantamweight champion Rey Vargas’ Featherweight debut, and Welterweight prospect Elvis Rodriguez taking on undefeated Juan Pablo Romero. On DAZN's "Jabs", Chris Mannix and former WBC light-middleweight champion Sergio Mora discussed what 2021 could have in store for two of the sport's biggest stars, and agreed that if Cinco de Mayo weekend isn't headlined by GGG-Canelo III, it will probably never happen. A win will confirm Inoue's greatness and defend his spot on the consensus pound-for-pound list. At the time of the stoppage, Yildirim was coming on and looked like he was on his win. Good defense from Saunders as Canelo looked to load up. Other fighters like Callum Smith or Billy Joe Saunders just tried to run around the ring. The day after long-time rival Golovkin had dominated against Kamil Szeremeta to defend his IBF middleweight title for a record 21st time, Canelo demonstrated his undoubted skills to defeat the much-taller Callum Smith on points up at super-middleweight.