The Super-Middleweight bout between Caleb Plant and David Benavidez is all the hype in the boxing world right now. Both boxers are the top contenders in the division, and this will be their chance to make a statement to the world. The beef between the two has gone on for a long time. And this is their opportunity to settle their differences.
What further makes this fight special is that the fans will witness one of the bests go the distance with each other. And try their best for a shot at glory. The world will tune in for this sensational bout. And it is safe to say that the fans won’t be disappointed. There is immense pressure on both sides; Benavidez’s elder brother recently got into an altercation with ‘Sweehands’. Let’s look at everything you need to know about both boxers ahead of their fight.
Caleb Plant Vs. David Benavidez: Physical attributes
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Plant is a 30-year-old former IBF super-middleweight champion. He stands at 6-foot-1 inch tall and has a reach of 74 inches. He fights in the super-middleweight division and weighs around 167 lbs. Going into this fight, his boxing record is 22 wins and one loss. With 13 knockouts in his professional career, Plant has a knockout rate of 56%.
Benavidez on the other hand, is 26 years old and a former two-time super-middleweight champion. He stands at 6-foot-2-inches tall and has a reach of 74½ inches. For this fight, he weighs around 166.6 lbs. He is still undefeated, with 26 wins. With 23 knockouts in his professional career, Benavidez’s knockout rate stands at 88.46%.
Other facts about Plant and Benavidez
Caleb Plant was born in Tennessee. He has a reported net worth of over $5 million. Regarding his personal life, Plant is married to Jordan Hardy, who works as a correspondent for Premier boxing champions. Plant had a daughter named Alia, but unfortunately, she died at the age of 20 months due to a pre-existing medical condition. Plant came from humble beginnings, and has risen to the top.
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Meanwhile, David Benavidez was born in Arizona but has Mexican family roots. He has a reported net worth of $3 million. With respect to his personal life, he is married to Karina Silva. And the couple has a son together. Silva is a model and an entrepreneur based out of Seattle, Washington. David Benavidez is the son of Jose Benavidez Sr., a prominent boxing coach.
Plant and Benavidez will leave no stone unturned when it comes to winning their fight. Who do you think will win this highly-anticipated Super-Middleweight bout? Let us know in the comments below.
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