September 14th, 2024, was a night when two warriors etched their names into the annals of boxing history. Caleb Plant stormed back into the ring with a vengeance, dispatching Trevor McCumby in nine hard-fought rounds to seize the interim WBA super middleweight championship. Plant’s return was nothing short of electrifying, a reminder to the world that he’s still a force to be reckoned with. But as the dust settled from his triumph, another fighter took center stage and turned heads—Edgar Berlanga.

Facing the legendary Canelo Alvarez, Berlanga stepped into the fire, and though he suffered a third-round knockdown, he refused to back down. Going the distance against a unified champion like Canelo isn’t just a statement—it’s a testament to heart, grit, and unshakable will. The embrace from Canelo at the final bell wasn’t just a show of respect; it was a passing of the torch. Berlanga had earned his place among the elites, and the world took notice.

The resilience both Plant and Berlanga displayed was a beacon of what’s to come. These aren’t just fighters—they’re future kings in the making. As the boxing community buzzed with excitement, none other than promoter Leonard Ellerbe stoked the flames, teasing a potential showdown that has fans on the edge of their seats. After such an unforgettable night, the future of boxing feels brighter than ever, and all eyes are eagerly watching to see what’s next for these rising stars.

Potential Caleb Plant vs. Edgar Berlanga fight

Ellerbe went on to ‘X’ to tease a potential matchup between Caleb Plant and Edgar Berlanga. “I want to see @SweetHandsPlant vs @EdgarBerlangaJr, thoughts?,” the promoter wrote, right after the end of the main event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. It was clear that the main event had left the promoter excited for the future.

The matchup between Plant and Berlanga is a desired fight because of the fighting style of these boxers. Both Sweethands and Chosen One are 6’1 feet tall and have almost an identical reach. They are explosive boxers who rely on the speed of their punches and have several swift moves in their arsenal. There is also a recent beef between these two fighters that boiled up during the Canelo-Berlanga press conference. This beef will give this fight a personal angle, as both these boxers would like to tear each other apart.

The fans also know that and the tease by Ellerbe has left them hyped up for this potential matchup that they are desperate to see now.

A desirable clash amongst the masses

From the initial reaction, it is clear that the fans want this fight to happen. It might not be the main event of a PPV, but it will be a fight to remember. One fan wrote, “Excellent matchup and has good drawing potential after both of their efforts tonight,” not only acknowledging the potential of the fight but also indicating their increased draw after Sunday’s fights.

Another fan was in support of the fight and stated that he wanted to see the clash for a long time. “I thought that would be a good fight to qualify him for a Canelo fight but he got to skip the line..” He made his views clear that Berlanga should have fought Plant before as a qualifying matchup for the Canelo fight. If that fight had happened before, Berlanga would have gotten the experience of fighting someone who had fought against Alvarez before.

Another fan showed his appreciation for the fight and also suggested an alternate clash if the desired fight does not happen. “Most likely the next fight. I’m here for it or Benavidez vs Edgar,” stated the fan and showed his desire to see Plant fight David Benavidez for the interim WBA super middleweight championship.

After years of struggles, Plant had finally made everyone aware of his skills and what he deserved. A fan wrote, “I think plant deserves a bigger payday,” acknowledging the fact that Sweethands deserves a bigger fight and a bigger payday for his skills and the title that he holds.

On the other hand, it looks like Berlanga has left many fans impressed with his outing against Alvarez. He might have not won but showed enough skills to win everyone. “Berlanga has a good combination of power and IQ, he’d beat plant,” wrote a fan who was impressed by The Chosen One’s fight in Las Vegas.

The idea of this potential clash between these two stars has got the fans hyped up for the fight. Now, the only thing remaining is making this fantasy fight a reality. It looks like Ellerbe will try to make this fight a reality shortly. What do you think about the potential clash between Berlanga and Plant? Will this clash give a big fight feel that it deserves? And who will come out on top? Let us know your thoughts down below.