Canelo Alvarez Vs. Caleb Plant fight predictions, odds, undercard, expert selections, Showtime PPV, date, preview

Although the combination of medium weights is quite ugly Canelo Alvarez and Caleb Plant on Saturday night in Las Vegas, since Monday’s fight week began, everything has been going well for both fighters. Alvarez and Plant have shown a great deal as they go one after the other and focus on getting to work while the first bell is getting closer and closer.

Plant (21-0, 12 KOs) said in a recent press conference on Wednesday that when asked about “the media do more when we do” the September clash between the two, it went viral and caused a cut that is still visible underneath. The left eye of the plant. The Ashland City (Tennessee) -born was also quick to add: “We’ve been in worse fights than that. When the bell rings, it’s completely different.”

The bell will finally ring this weekend inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena (Showtime PPV, 9 p.m. ET) where he will be replaced by a history of constant angry speech, as the 168-pound division crowns his first undisputed four-belt champion with Alvarez (56-1-2, 38 KOs) trying to keep up with the record books.

Alvarez, who won three of the four recognized titles in the 160-pound class, faces even greater challenges if he succeeds on Saturday night. The Mexican superstar plans to lift to light weight to challenge Artur Beterbiev or Dmitry Bivol for the 175-pound belts. But first, he must pass the final test in 168 after winning by Callum Smith, Avni Yilidirim and Billy Joe Saunders, all within 12 months. Plant, meanwhile, won the IBF belt in 2018 by beating Jose Uzcategui and has defended three times.

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“The goal is to be great forever,” Alvarez said. “I’m so proud of the trip I’ve taken to achieve that. I won’t stop until I make the effort to reach that goal. The only thing that goes through my mind is winning. Everything is otherwise out of my control. I only care what happens inside the ring on Saturday night.” .

Plant, 29, will bring elite hand and shoe speed to the match and an aggressive style for a fighter who is not known as a one-shot knockout artist. His mental toughness has been a big focus when it comes to the pre-fight narrative, as he has promised to leave everything on the field in the biggest fight of his professional career.

“In the face of this fight, Canelo said the Mexicans are not surrounded,” Plant said. “It’s good to know that, where I’m from, because we don’t surround ourselves. I have to work with the necessary means. That’s what my team and I have done so far to get there. Point. In boxing or in life, I’ve come this far. I had it, and I didn’t. I can’t wait until the bell rings on Saturday. ”

While Alvarez respects the skills that Plant brings to the ring, it has certainly been a feeling for his team to “be there, do it” whether they think the fighter known as “Sweethands” has the necessary experience or level of risk. Alvarez really the best.

“We respect and admire Caleb Plant’s work ethic. But in the end, we’re better and we’ll show up on Saturday night,” said coach Eddy Reynoso Alvarez. “I don’t focus on the opponent. I focus on what my fighter will be able to do.”

Plant “has a style I’ve seen before and I know what to do with it,” Alvarez said. However, when reminded of how difficult it is to get a decision against Alvarez and how many times the judges have rewarded him for the benefit of the doubt, Plant said he is not worried.

“The way I see this fight going on is that Jimmy Lennon Jr. says it’s‘ unquestionable and yet undefeated, ’” Plant said. “Canelo has had a lot of tight fights, but I think there are the right people to make the right decision on Saturday night. All I can focus on is the game plan and the work that needs to be done.

“People will tell me what to say. But I get the last word and I can’t wait to prove everything in the ring. I can’t focus when others say about me. If I listened. Those who are in doubt, I wouldn’t be here either.”

Below is the final fight ticket for Saturday night along with the announcement for the main event.

Fighting card, odds

Odds via Caesars Sportsbook

• Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (c) -900 vs. Caleb Plant (c) +600, WBC, WBA, IBF, WBO super middleweight tournament
• Elvis Rodriguez -195 vs. Juan Pablo Romero +165, welterweight
• Rey Vargas -1500 vs Leonardo Baez +850, feather weight
• Anthony Dirrell -420 vs. Marcos Hernandez +330, super middleweight

Forecast

Sometimes, fighters who have shown the brilliance of potential brilliance do not fully flourish with the best performance to date, until such an excellent fighter has been knocked out of them. Tyson Fury is a great example of this rise against Wladimir Klitschko in 2015 and may be the case for Plant.

In terms of styles, Plant has a specific set of skills that he would like to try to play the angle of overcoming Alvarez. From that point of view, Plant could have the perfect mix of speed, technique and determination to overcome expectations and push Alvarez to fight late.

But does Plant have to do more than that and really need to win? The lack of ability to change the fight hurts his argument, and even this version of Alvarez – who has become a 168-pound destroyer – should not be confused.

It’s an inevitable fight worth watching, as Alvarez will eventually figure out how to time Plant’s speed, and when he does, he’ll start to break down quickly with his body hooks and several shots. If that adjustment were to happen in the first half of the fight, as Alvarez did in May against Billy Joe Saunders, Plant hoped it would end soon.

But if Plant’s speed and the timing of his bouts hold him until the second half of the fight, he may have a chance. Although, frankly, the reality of beef at the previous press conference may have borne fruit.

Although the mental stiffness of plants is of paramount importance in accepting a great challenge with good will and believing in oneself, there is a thin line between being brave and irresponsible. Alvarez has a mild temperament to pay for those who have crossed into the ring, which is why he is likely to make a late stop.

Choose: Alvarez via TKO10

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