Caleb Plant and David Benavidez are two of the most iconic fighters in the super-middleweight division. Their sensational performances inside the ring have made fans curious about how they would fare against each other. Meanwhile, there were reports of Plant and Benavidez striking a deal for a 168-pound showdown. In fact, Plant recently took to social media to announce a potential timeline for their fight.
Plant is fresh off a knockout victory against Anthony Dirrell on October 15, 2022. On the other hand, Benavidez won the WBC interim super-middleweight title after beating David Lemieux on May 21, 2022.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
In November, it was announced that the duo has struck a deal for a 168-pound deal. Moreover, reports also mentioned that the fight will take place in the first quarter of 2023. Additionally, the fight will be presented by Premier Boxing Champions on pay-per-view.
Caleb Plant gives a tentative timeline for the David Benavidez fight
While the fight was planned for early 2023, the probable date and month for the same were not known. Caleb Plant recently took to Twitter to give a tentative month for his clash against Benavidez.
Just got word. See y’all early March💪🏻
— CalebPlant (@SweetHandsPlant) December 7, 2022
Plant tweeted and mentioned that the fight is set to take place in early March. And that he has received information from the concerned authorities regarding the same.
Meanwhile, in a recent interview with Fight Hub TV, Benavidez’s father, Jose Benavidez, also spoke about the fight.
He said, “They’re working on it right now. I don’t know where it’s going to be. They were talking about LA, Texas, or Las Vegas. Wherever it is, we’ll be happy to fight anywhere.”
Moreover, Benavidez also revealed that the winner of the fight will face pound-for-pound superstar, Canelo Alvarez, for a WBC showdown.
Fans share their thoughts on the potential fight
Boxing fans were excited to know the potential month for the fight. And a lot of fans even took to social media to share their thoughts.
So Tank in January, Plant vs David in March, possibly Dev vs. Loma in March/April & Tank vs Ryan in April!?😬🔥
— The Future (@TheFuture8606) December 7, 2022
User @TheFuture8606 was excited about the interesting matchups in 2023. Notably, Gervonta Davis has two fights, including his fight with Ryan Garcia. Another interesting fight is the potential Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko.
That fight will be great for boxing ,could go either way
— Spartacus (@Spartac06445550) December 7, 2022
Good fight right here 👍🏾
— NPhilly (@_Smoove20) December 8, 2022
Similarly, a few users felt that Plant vs Benavidez fight will be ‘good for boxing’.
If Benavidez wins then surely Canelo might consider him
— gydutd (@_rotacy_270920) December 7, 2022
On the other hand, user @_rotacy_270920 felt that Alvarez would consider fighting Benavidez after the Plant fight.
Benevidez is very good
— Wilson reddick (@Brianazul8) December 7, 2022
That’s gonna be 🔥DB for me
— Michael Bramich (@bramich_michael) December 7, 2022
Caleb Plant is a warrior
— Jay Fibonacci (@Jay_Fibz) December 8, 2022
Meanwhile, a few users shared their thoughts about who the potential winner of the Plant vs Benavidez showdown be.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
I mean we already knew March until this week's rumors of maybe moving to April. I'm just curious on the location I think Barclays would be neutral or somewhere in LA would be cool obviously David could have the somewhat home advantage
— Omar (@_omarolivares) December 8, 2022
However, user @omarolivares was curious to know the location where the fight would take place.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
WATCH THIS STORY – Inside Tyson Furys Luxury Car Collection
Who do you think will win in the Plant vs Benavidez showdown? Let us know in the comments below.