NEWS Caleb Plant has always been more about making history than friends when it comes to his time in the ring. Still, the unbeaten super middleweight titlist can’t quite put a finger on his flair for bringing the worst out of his opponents.
The latest example comes in an apparent five-year beef with former titlist Caleb Truax, whom Plant next faces to defend his 168-pound title.“He’s had some things to say about me in the past and I plan to make him pay for it on January 30th,” Plant told ahead of their upcoming title fight, which will air live from Fox from Shrine Expo Auditorium in Los Angeles.
- When: Saturday, Jan. 30
- Start time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT (main event later in the show)
- Where: Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall, Los Angeles
- TV: FOX
- Division: Super middleweight (168 pounds)
- Rounds: 12
- At stake: Plant’s IBF title
- Odds: Plant 20-1
Caleb Plant’s First Defense of 2021
The plant is among the best super middleweights in the world presently, and there is understandably a lot of support around him heading into this fight. There’s even dialogue about a potential fight for Caleb Plant with Canelo Alvarez later in the year should things coincide with what the oddsmakers think will happen this weekend.If anyone is familiarized with playing the role of a spoiler though, it’s Caleb Truax.
Caleb Truax’s Path Back to IBF Gold
As was mentioned earlier, Truax is no stranger to this particular belt. He captured this same IBF championship then lost it in his next fight during a pair of bouts with James DeGale.Truax has gone unbeaten in his last three outings to redirect his path back to the IBF belt.To regain the title he once held ownership of, Truax will need to put the first blemish on the spotless professional record of Plant.
Truax (31-4-2, 19KOs) is generally viewed as one of the sport’s most likable figures, although the former super middleweight titlist has never masked his disdain for his undefeated counterpart. The rivalry between the two Calebs dates back to Plant’s 12th pro fight, a 6th round stoppage of Adalat Rodriguez in Jan. 2016. The FS1-televised affair apparently didn’t sit well with Minnesota’s Truax, whose viewing interest was limited to his friend Jamal James in the evening’s main event.
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“[One] round in and I already hope Caleb Plant gets knocked out,” Truax tweeted in real-time.
That wish wouldn’t come true on that night or any other to date. The plant has never been dropped through 20 pro fights while emerging among the super middleweight elite.
Truax is far from the first to have harsh words for the 28-year old Tennessee native. Past title fight victims Jose Uzcategui—whom Plant dethroned in Jan. 2019—Mike Lee and Vincent Feigenbutz also played the role of bitter challengers, while former two-time titlist David Benavidez has the most to say about Plant without actually having yet faced his unbeaten divisional counterpart.
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“I don’t know what it is. I don’t know why they dislike me so much,” notes Plant, who now lives and trains in the greater Las Vegas area. “That’s kind of how I found it to be in my career. They either really like me and go all out to support me, or they just flat out don’t like me.
“I never really understood why, but that’s alright. It’s a fight, so I don’t want [Truax] to like me. I know I don’t like him. I couldn’t care less about his feelings towards me. When that bell rings, if he’s got something that he doesn’t like about me then that’s where he can do something about it.”
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, January 30 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 shortlist 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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Who’s going to win Super Bowl?
The Kansas City Chiefs look primed to defend their crown with an offense that is almost impossible to stop thanks to the trio of Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Tyreek Hill. The Chiefs’ defense only needs to be respectable for this team to roll over its opponents, and even if it comes down to a shootout they are well equipped to win those games.
In the second tier the Green Bay Packers, Buffalo Bills, New Orleans Saints and Baltimore Ravens. The Saints and Ravens are especially dangerous because they have elite defenses to match their offensive firepower, but each comes with a major blemish.
Despite their win over the Titans, it’s clear that the Ravens are a far better team when they have a lead, and it’s hard to see them chasing down an elite team from behind with their limited passing attack.
New Orleans has a balanced roster, but Drew Brees is coming off a brutal rib injury and will have to stay healthy. If you’re interested in a Cinderella story, your best option is the Cleveland Browns, who shocked the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday for their first win in Pittsburgh in 17 years.
The Browns are well-coached and possess a dominant running game that can help them hold and extend leads, even against elite competition. Their defense is far from dominant, and Baker Mayfield has been tough to trust at times, but this club is extremely physical and capable of giving any team a scare.
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Name Date Location Regular season September 10, 2020 – January 3, 2021 U.S.
Playoffs Start date: January 9, 2021 U.S. Super Bowl LV
February 7, 2021 Tampa, Florida
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday February 7, 2021 Kickoff – 06:30 PM ET COVERAGE
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