As an amateur Caleb won numerous tournament titles while compiling a record of 97 wins and 20 defeats. While he remained sidelined for most of 2020, Alvarez returned to action in December and took on Callum Smith for the WBA, WBA, and Ring super middleweight titles. But even so, the already established Hall of Famer - while remaining gracious in defeat - insisted he wants another shot. Just ask Golovkin. Some people (including me) believe Golovkin is 2-0 versus Alvarez, but the record books say 0-1-1. Even the great Floyd Mayweather had to settle for a majority draw win over Alvarez in a fight he completely dominated. Even Plant's most recent outing, a shutout decision across the board over 12 rounds against faded former champion Caleb Truax, left more questions than answers as Plant dominated yet did so without much flair or inspiration. Although the venue hasn't been announced, there’s a good chance the fight will land in Las Vegas, where the first two bouts took place and generated more than $24 million in gate receipts apiece.
The 2021 fight against Ramirez was at the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, a small venue, and it wasn't a sellout. But there are still some high-class fights that fans wish to see in the remaining months of 2021. That said, the Canelo Alvarez vs Caleb Plant undisputed fight is one such thrilling contest on that list. Tyson stated that there is a huge wage difference between boxing and the UFC. USA Boxing formally removed Davis from the Olympic qualification team last week, saying he had violated selection procedures. His last six victories, however, have all been by decision over better competition. Alvarez has been -500 or longer in six of his last eight fights with the only exceptions being the two bouts against Gennady Golovkin. On why he sees those two foes being next one after the other, Hearn continued: “I think he’s going to want to pick up the other belts in the division.
Benavidez does have a victory over Anthony Dirrell, ESPN's eighth-ranked fighter in the division. He's a fighter that comes in and comes out. Ward was an excellent fighter during his 13-year pro career, but it remains to be seen if he’s got the ability to coach Plant to victory over a talented guy like Canelo. According to Canelo Alvarez, Plant insulted his mother during the staredown. Canelo Alvarez, Tyson Fury and Errol Spence Jr. are just a few of the names that are recognized in and out of the sport. While those aren’t outrageous odds for Alvarez, laying -450 in a fight never makes much sense. Bivol retained his WBA (Super) light-heavyweight belt with the victory, remaining undefeated and moving to 20-0 in the process, while Canelo suffered just the second defeat of his career. Canelo goes body-head with the left hook, and then lands another left up top. Jermell Charlo seeks all four 154-pound belts on July 17 against Brian Castano, and then Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder meet for a third time to settle the WBC heavyweight championship July 24 in Las Vegas. This will be Alvarez’s second fight at light heavyweight. Alvarez was a -400 favorite in his other light heavyweight fight against Kovalev.
Kovalev has 29 knockouts in 39 career fights, so Alvarez had to respect his power. Or will Golovkin settle scores for the only loss of his career? Those scores are significant because it’s virtually impossible to beat Alvarez by decision. Those plans are now on hold, though, with Bivol - who admitted he was sorry for disrupting Canelo's latest route to undisputed - agreeing to a second bout. Also on the agenda was an undisputed showdown against either Artur Beterbiev or Joe Smith Jr - the holders of the remaining belts at 175lbs - who are set to fight in a massive unification bout in June. Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez has confirmed he is set to fight Gennady Golovkin for a third time in September with a rematch against Dmitry Bivol likely to follow. Bivol will fight conservatively, but he won’t do enough damage to sway the judges. Now he has. Choi, like Harper, doesn’t she away from a fight. A trilogy bout now looms large. Top Rank’s Bob Arum feels that the PBC will have difficulty stacking undercard contests with such a large payoff. Once again a network and promotional free agent, Canelo entered talks with Haymon and PBC for a one-fight deal that would be broadcast on Fox pay-per-view.