There’s indeed a match made in heaven. On October 5, Caleb and Jordan Plant celebrated the fifth anniversary of their matrimonial bliss. Though personally, he is happy, professionally, following the second career loss to David Benavidez last year, ‘Sweethands’ had been through a rough patch. Nevertheless, turning the tide, Caleb Plant made a thumping comeback last month, defeating Trevor McCumby on the Canelo Alvarez–Edgar Berlanga undercard.

The win might have opened up a can of opportunities for the Tennessean. A rematch with Alvarez or Benavidez could be a favorite pick. However, the interim champion might as well exercise a few other options, including the grudge match against Edgar Berlanga or a showdown with Jermall Charlo. Plant sat down for an interview with Andre Ward. Over the next one hour, he took the legend through the ups and downs of his life. But it wasn’t all serious business; in between, the discussion took a delightful turn.

When they eventually came face-to-face

In the later half of the interview, Ward mentioned the date when the Plants got married and asked how they first met. The poser took Caleb Plant back to 2016, during the lead-up to his fight with Adasat Rodriguez, when he and Jordan Hardy met for the first time. Given her career as a professional sportscaster, Andre Ward seemed curious to know whether she was working on that fight. Plant replied that she wasn’t.

“She was in town hanging out with some girlfriends or something,” Plant said. Then, revealing further details, he narrated how he was in his dressing room scrolling through his phone. That’s when he noticed that a girl had been giving likes to some of his pictures.

Caleb Plant continued, “I’m like, who is this? I start looking. I’m like, man, who is this right here? She, you know, she’s beautiful, and I liked a couple of pictures back.” Drawn to her, he felt and irresistibly needed to start a conversation. The following day, as he waited for his turn at the weigh-ins, Plant saw Jordan. It seems the future Mrs. Plant had an inkling that the boxer might go for some water after the weigh-ins, so she headed to the water station and waited.

So ‘Sweethands’ added, “She went and stood on the wall on purpose where she knew I would see her, then she went and stood by the water because she knew I’d be thirsty, so she’s conniving.” It didn’t take much time before they started talking. On his part, Plant kept it lighthearted by making her laugh. However, later he left as he felt that, as an attractive woman, she probably gets approached often. He didn’t want to come across just another guy trying to hit on her. However, a few hours later, he received a message from her: “Hey, it was nice to meet you.”

After the January 13, 2019 fight against Jose Uzcátegui, Caleb Plant proposed to Jordan Hardy.

Caleb Plant: It’s a privilege to share my life with someone like that

Earlier during the discussion, The ‘Son of God’ had asked, “How dope is it to have somebody that actually understands the game?” Plant shared that it had been a ‘blessing’ for him to have someone by his side who truly understands both the sport and the unique challenges of being an athlete. According to him, while some may understand boxing as a sport, they may not fully grasp the mindset, sacrifices, and dedication required to be a professional athlete.

Caleb Plant values the relationship he shares with his wife. According to him, they have been ‘best friends for a long time. Not a day goes by when he feels grateful to have someone who genuinely cares about his well-being and always puts their interests first. This mutual support and trust makes him certain that he is with the right person.

Who would you want Caleb Plant to fight next?