In a highly anticipated super-middleweight bout, David Benavidez took on Caleb Plant at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. After 12 rounds of intense action, Benavidez was declared the winner by unanimous decision. The judges scored the fight 115-113, 116-112, and 117-111 in favor of Benavidez.
Although Plant started strong and was able to avoid some of Benavidez's power punches in the early rounds, the Mexican fighter stepped up his game in the later rounds and started landing more punishing blows. Plant, who had been knocked down in a previous fight with Canelo Alvarez, managed to stay on his feet throughout the entirety of the fight, but was unable to do enough to earn the judges' favor.
With this victory, Benavidez not only improves his unblemished record to 27-0 with 23 KO's, but he also claimed the WBC interim super-middleweight championship. He wasted no time in calling out Canelo Alvarez, hoping for a rematch with the undisputed super-middleweight champion. The win was celebrated by Benavidez and his supporters, who praised his skills and resilience in overcoming a tough opponent in Plant.
This fight was five years in the making, with both fighters showing a dislike for each other, and the build-up to the fight was filled with trash-talking and aggressive posturing. This victory will likely propel Benavidez to new heights in the sport, while Plant will need to regroup and prepare for his next opponent.