The clash between Plant and Truax will live One of the best super middleweights in the world looks to put himself in position for a possible 2021 clash with Canelo Alvarez when Caleb Plant looks to defend his IBF title for the third time against former 168-pound titlist Caleb Truax on Saturday from the Shrine Exposition Center in Los Angeles, Calif.
After winning the IBF belt from José Uzcátegui in January 2019, also in Los Angeles, Plant scored back-to-back stoppages over Mike Lee and Vincent Feigenbutz, respectively. There had been talks of Plant facing Alvarez last year before the coronavirus pandemic halted the idea. Now a win over Truax could see him land boxing’s “golden ticket”.
Here is everything you need to know about Caleb Plant vs. Caleb Truax.
Caleb Plant vs. Caleb Truax fight date, start time
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 30
- Time: 8p.m. ET
The Plant vs. Truax card will begin at 8 p.m. ET.
How to watch Plant vs. Truax: TV, live stream
- FOX
- Live Stream
Standing in Plant’s way is the former IBF super middleweight titleholder. Truax captured the strap from James DeGale in December 2017. In his next time out, Truax lost the title in a rematch with DeGale in April 2018. Since then, Truax hasn’t been too active due to injuries, going 2-0, one no-contest. Truax last fought in January 2020, beating David Basajjamivule by majority decision.
If Plant looks impressive, a crack at Alvarez is inevitable. Can he focus on the task at hand? Or will Truax crash the party?
Where is the Plant vs. Truax fight?
This will mark Caleb Plant’s first time-fighting at the Shrine Exposition Center in Los Angeles, but his fourth bout in California. It will be the first time, Truax competes in California, as he’s fought primarily in the Midwest, including his hometown state of Minnesota.
Caleb Plant record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: July 8, 1992
- Height: 6-1
- Reach: 74 inches
- Total fights: 20
- Record: 20-0 with 12 knockouts
Caleb Truax record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: Sept. 14, 1983
- Height: 6-1
- Reach: 75 inches
- Total fights: 22
- Record: 31-4-2 with 19 knockouts
Caleb Plant vs. Caleb Truax fight card
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- Caleb Plant vs. Caleb Truax for Plant’s IBF Super Middleweight title
- Michael Coffie vs. Darmani Rock Duel; Heavyweight
- Joey Spencer vs. Isiah Seldon; Junior Middleweight
- Rances Barthelemy vs. All Rivera; Welterweight
- Atif Oberlton vs. Nathan Sharp; Light Heavyweight
- Brandyn Lynch vs. Mark Hernandez; Middleweight
- Fernando Molina vs. James De Herrera; Lightweight
- Daniel Garcia vs. Joseph Quintana; Lightweight
- The fight was announced during Wednesday’s PBC broadcast and by Plant on Twitter
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- Plant (20-0, 12 knockouts), who fights under the PBC banner, was considered an opponent for The Ring Magazine middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez, this Saturday night, in San Antonio, Texas. There were reportedly preliminary discussions between Al Haymon, who advises Plant, and Eddy Reynoso, who co-trains and manages Alvarez, but nothing was finalized. Alvarez, who will face The Ring Magazine super middleweight champion Callum Smith, is a promotional free agent after he was released from his contract with Golden Boy Promotions in early November.
- Caleb Plant vs. Caleb Truax Tale of The Tape
- Caleb Plant Caleb Truax “Sweethands” “Golden”
| 20-0-0 | Pro Record At Fight | 31-4-2 | ||
| Champion | Title | Challenger | ||
 United States |
Nationality | United States |
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| Nashville, Tennessee | Fighting out of | Saint Michael, Minnesota | ||
| 28 years, 6 months, 3 weeks, 1 day | Age at Fight | 37 years, 4 months, 2 weeks, 2 days | ||
| N/A | Latest Weight | N/A | ||
| 6’1″ (185cm) | Height | 6’0″ (183cm) | ||
| 74.0″ (188cm) | Reach | 75.0″ (191cm) |
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- After stopping Germany’s Vincent Feigenbutz in his most recent bout on February 15, in his hometown of Nashville, Tennessee, Plant was also on a short list of fighters to face Alvarez on Cinco de Mayo weekend but Plant thought the turnaround was too close.
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Truax (31-4-2, 19 KOs), who resides in the Minneapolis, Minnesota, suburb of Saint Michael, was scheduled to face Mexico’s Alfredo Angulo on August 29 but had to withdraw from the fight reportedly due to dehydration in attempting to make weight. Truax was also scheduled to fight Peter Quillin on August 31 of last year in a rematch of their no-decision, four-and-a-half months prior, but had to withdraw from the fight due to reportedly tearing his right Achilles heel.
- The 37-year-old, who has a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Minnesota, won the IBF title by majority decision over James DeGale in December 2017. Truax would lose the title to DeGale in a rematch less than four months later.
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Watch boxing streams live on the Fox Sports App
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How to watch Plant vs. Truax: TV, live stream
The Plant vs. Truax fight will air live on FOX, meaning the fight can be watched for free. The bout can also be live-streamed on the FOX Sports app.
Where is the Plant vs. Truax fight?
This will mark Caleb Plant’s first time fighting at the Shrine Exposition Center in Los Angeles, but his fourth bout in California. It will be the first time, Truax competes in California, as he’s fought primarily in the Midwest, including his hometown state of Minnesota.
Caleb Plant record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: July 8, 1992
- Height: 6-1
- Reach: 74 inches
- Total fights: 20
- Record: 20-0 with 12 knockouts
Caleb Truax record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: Sept. 14, 1983
- Height: 6-1
- Reach: 75 inches
- Total fights: 22
- Record: 31-4-2 with 19 knockouts
Caleb Plant vs. Caleb Truax fight card
- Caleb Plant vs. Caleb Truax for Plant’s IBF Super Middleweight title
- Michael Coffie vs. Darmani Rock Duel; Heavyweight
- Joey Spencer vs. Isiah Seldon; Junior Middleweight
- Rances Barthelemy vs. All Rivera; Welterweight
- Atif Oberlton vs. Nathan Sharp; Light Heavyweight
- Brandyn Lynch vs. Mark Hernandez; Middleweight
- Fernando Molina vs. James De Herrera; Lightweight
- Daniel Garcia vs. Joseph Quintana; Lightweight
All of the excitement comes to a head on Saturday, January30, when Caleb Plant and Caleb Truax face off in Los Angeles. The exact venue will be announced soon.
Coverage of the fight begins at 9 p.m. Eastern Time.
Plant vs. Truax record: Who’s the better fighter?
Name Caleb Plant Caleb Truax
Boxing Record 20-0-0 (12 KOs) 31-4-2 (19 KOs)
Age 28 37
Category Super Middleweight Super Middleweight
Stance Orthodox Orthodox
Reach 188 cm 190 cm
Height 6’ 1’’ (185 cm) 6’ 1’’ (185 cm)
Caleb Plant vs Caleb Truax – How to watch it live?
The event will be telecasted on FOX which means their fans can view this fight for free. However, if they do not have the FOX channel attached to their TV networks, they can watch this fight live on the FOX Sports app.
Predictions: Who Will Win?
Latest Odds
Plant to win: 1/8 Truax to win: 5/1 Draw: 27/1
Prediction
Who will win: Plant or Truax?
Plant and Truax are worthy opponents. It is difficult to predict which of the boxers will win.
Nevertheless, I think that Caleb Plant will win by technical knockout.
After stopping Germany’s Vincent Feigenbutz in his most recent bout on February 15, in his hometown of Nashville, Tennessee, Plant was also on a short list of fighters to face Alvarez on Cinco de Mayo weekend but Plant thought the turnaround was too close.
Will the fight go the distance?
Yes: +175 No: -250
Method of victory
Plant by KO/TKO/DQ: -250 Plant by decision: +220 Truax by KO/TKO/DQ or submission: +1600 Truax by decision: +2500
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