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Caleb Plant vs. Caleb Truax: Boxing Junkie’s prediction

Caleb Plant vs. Caleb Truax: Here is Boxing Junkie’s prediction for the super middleweight title tonight (Saturday) in Los Angeles.

Caleb Truax has already overcome steep odds against him, outpointing heavily favored James DeGale to win a major super middleweight title in 2017.

Can he do it again against beltholder Caleb Truax — a 20-1 favorite — again tonight in Los Angeles (Fox)?

Here is Boxing Junkie’s prognostication, broken down into three parts: why Plant will win, why Truax will win and prediction.

WHY PLANT WILL WIN

Plant has superior physical tools and ability, he has enough experience and he’s in his prime. The one thing fans will notice immediately is Plant’s speed, particularly in relation to Truax’s lack thereof. Plant will stick and move before Truax has a chance to react. That doesn’t mean Plant will run. He will fight with controlled aggression, picking his spots to land punches and break down Truax. And he will have success doing that. The challenger, a tough, proud fighter, will never give up but his body will be able to take only so much punishment. Unknown David Basajjamivule gave Truax problems in January of last year, Truax’s most-recent fight. You have to think Plant will be able to handle him.

WHY TRUAX WILL WIN

The one advantage Truax has is experience. He has fought more than twice as many professional rounds as Plant (242 to 110). And while he’s 37, he says he’s healthy for the first time in years after recovering from an Achilles tendon tear and nagging elbow soreness. We’ll take his word for it. A healthy Truax is a legitimate contender, meaning he could give almost anyone trouble if he’s on point. Once again: He beat one of the better super middleweights in DeGale not too long ago. He has it him. If he’s patient, executes his game plan and can take Plant’s power, he is capable of making Plant’s life difficult – at least for a while.

PREDICTION

Plant is simply too good for Truax. He will use his jab and footwork to establish the optimal distance for him and land more and more power shots as the fight progresses. Truax is a tough guy. He will take some punishment and continue to stalk Plant. However, by mid-fight, Plant’s hard blows will have begun to take a toll on him and he won’t survive to hear to the final bell.

Plant KO 10

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Caleb Plant vs. Caleb Truax: Boxing Junkie’s prediction

Caleb Plant vs. Caleb Truax: Here is Boxing Junkie’s prediction for the super middleweight title tonight (Saturday) in Los Angeles.

Caleb Truax has already overcome steep odds against him, outpointing heavily favored James DeGale to win a major super middleweight title in 2017.

Can he do it again against beltholder Caleb Truax — a 20-1 favorite — again tonight in Los Angeles (Fox)?

Here is Boxing Junkie’s prognostication, broken down into three parts: why Plant will win, why Truax will win and prediction.

WHY PLANT WILL WIN

Plant has superior physical tools and ability, he has enough experience and he’s in his prime. The one thing fans will notice immediately is Plant’s speed, particularly in relation to Truax’s lack thereof. Plant will stick and move before Truax has a chance to react. That doesn’t mean Plant will run. He will fight with controlled aggression, picking his spots to land punches and break down Truax. And he will have success doing that. The challenger, a tough, proud fighter, will never give up but his body will be able to take only so much punishment. Unknown David Basajjamivule gave Truax problems in January of last year, Truax’s most-recent fight. You have to think Plant will be able to handle him.

WHY TRUAX WILL WIN

The one advantage Truax has is experience. He has fought more than twice as many professional rounds as Plant (242 to 110). And while he’s 37, he says he’s healthy for the first time in years after recovering from an Achilles tendon tear and nagging elbow soreness. We’ll take his word for it. A healthy Truax is a legitimate contender, meaning he could give almost anyone trouble if he’s on point. Once again: He beat one of the better super middleweights in DeGale not too long ago. He has it him. If he’s patient, executes his game plan and can take Plant’s power, he is capable of making Plant’s life difficult – at least for a while.

PREDICTION

Plant is simply too good for Truax. He will use his jab and footwork to establish the optimal distance for him and land more and more power shots as the fight progresses. Truax is a tough guy. He will take some punishment and continue to stalk Plant. However, by mid-fight, Plant’s hard blows will have begun to take a toll on him and he won’t survive to hear to the final bell.

Plant KO 10

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Caleb Plant, Caleb Truax make weight for title fight on FOX

Caleb Plant and Caleb Truax made weight for their super middleweight title fight Saturday on Fox.

The Calebs made weight.

Caleb Plant, the defending super middleweight titleholder, and Caleb Truax came in under the 168-pound limit for their fight Saturday in Los Angeles (Fox).

Plant weighed 167.6, Truax 167.8.

Plant (20-0, 12 KOs) is making the third defense of the belt he won by outpointing Jose Uzcategui in January 2019. He hasn’t fought since February of last year, when he stopped Vincent Feigenbutz in 10 rounds.

Truax (31-4-2, 19 KOs) held a super middleweight title in parts of 2017 and 2018 after defeating James DeGale by a majority decision. He lost his belt in the rematch.

The Minnesotan last fought in January of last year, when he narrowly outpointed David Basajjamivule.

In other matchups on Saturday:

  • Heavyweights Michael Coffie and Darmani Rock weighed 270.2 and 261, respectively, for their scheduled 10-rounder.
  • Joey Spencer weighed 158 and Isiah Seldon 156.6 for an eight-round middleweight bout.
  • Fernando Molina and James DeHerrera came in at 136.4 and 137 for a four- or six-round junior welterweight fight.
  • Rances Barthelemy and All Rivera, who will fight on Fox Sports 1 before the main Fox card, weighed 142.8 and 143.2 for a 10-round welterweight bout.
  • Atif Oberlton weighed 177.4, Nathan Sharp 177.6 for a four-round cruiserweight bout.
  • Brandyn Lynch and Marcos Hernandez, meeting in eight-round middleweight bout, weighed 158.2 and 160.
  • And Daniel Garcia and Jose Delgado weighed 131.4 and 130 for a four- or -six-round lightweight bout.

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Caleb Plant, Caleb Truax make weight for title fight on FOX

Caleb Plant and Caleb Truax made weight for their super middleweight title fight Saturday on Fox.

The Calebs made weight.

Caleb Plant, the defending super middleweight titleholder, and Caleb Truax came in under the 168-pound limit for their fight Saturday in Los Angeles (Fox).

Plant weighed 167.6, Truax 167.8.

Plant (20-0, 12 KOs) is making the third defense of the belt he won by outpointing Jose Uzcategui in January 2019. He hasn’t fought since February of last year, when he stopped Vincent Feigenbutz in 10 rounds.

Truax (31-4-2, 19 KOs) held a super middleweight title in parts of 2017 and 2018 after defeating James DeGale by a majority decision. He lost his belt in the rematch.

The Minnesotan last fought in January of last year, when he narrowly outpointed David Basajjamivule.

In other matchups on Saturday:

  • Heavyweights Michael Coffie and Darmani Rock weighed 270.2 and 261, respectively, for their scheduled 10-rounder.
  • Joey Spencer weighed 158 and Isiah Seldon 156.6 for an eight-round middleweight bout.
  • Fernando Molina and James DeHerrera came in at 136.4 and 137 for a four- or six-round junior welterweight fight.
  • Rances Barthelemy and All Rivera, who will fight on Fox Sports 1 before the main Fox card, weighed 142.8 and 143.2 for a 10-round welterweight bout.
  • Atif Oberlton weighed 177.4, Nathan Sharp 177.6 for a four-round cruiserweight bout.
  • Brandyn Lynch and Marcos Hernandez, meeting in eight-round middleweight bout, weighed 158.2 and 160.
  • And Daniel Garcia and Jose Delgado weighed 131.4 and 130 for a four- or -six-round lightweight bout.

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Caleb Plant focused on Caleb Truax, not what might lie ahead

Caleb Plant is focused on Caleb Truax, not what might lie ahead.

Caleb Plant has a tremendous opportunity on the horizon.

Canelo Alvarez, his fellow 168-pound titleholder and arguably the best in the business, has said his plan is to unify the major titles this year. That means the Mexican star has Plant in his sights, which is music to the young champion’s ears. That fight would give Plant the opportunity to become one of the biggest attractions in the sport.

However, at the moment, one man stands in his way: Caleb Truax, his opponent Saturday in Los Angles (FOX). All he has to do is win — no matter how he does it — and he could end up with a date to fight Alvarez.

So is any type of victory good enough? Not at all. Plant wants to make a statement every time he steps into the ring. This fight, his third title defense, is no different.

“I’m not looking past him, but I am looking through him,” said Plant, who is listed as a 20-1 favorite by BetMGM. “I’m looking to end this fight early. I don’t see it going 12 rounds. So whether they throw in the white towel, I throw in the white towel for him or the ref steps in to do his job, I’m looking for a stoppage.

“This ends with me getting my hand raised in spectacular fashion.”

Caleb Plant celebrates his victory over Vincent Feigenbutz in Nashville, Plant’s hometown. AP Photo / Mark Humphrey

Plant (20-0, 12 KOs) has had his hand raised in all of his professional fights, which has been a steady march to the top of the super middleweight division.

He won the IBF title by putting rugged Jose Uzcategui down twice and fairly easily outpointing him in January 2019. He followed that with impressive knockouts of Mike Lee and Vincent Feigenbutz, the latter fight in February of last year.

His mind is on the 37-year-old Truax (31-4-2, 19 KOs) now. Then, if things go well Saturday, he’ll focus on his next move in a step-by-step approach to building himself into a major force.

“I feel like there are unification fights to be made and I feel like they will happen,” he said. “But as of now, January 30 has my full attention. After that, we’ll have a better understanding of how the cards will fall in the super middleweight division and we’ll be ready to make our next move.

“We’re not looking to jump on something quick for a quick payday and ride off into the sunset. We’re looking to take this thing all the way to the top and sometimes that requires patience.

“I know in due time, after I handle business on January 30, when those fights do happen, everything will come to fruition just like we imagined.”

Plant said the fact he’s a prohibitive favorite to beat Truax means nothing to him. The same would apply in a fight with Alvarez, in which Plant surely would be a significant underdog.

He believes in himself regardless of  the opponent.

“Me against Jose Uzcategui, they had me the underdog and they had it wrong,” Plant said. “So I don’t pay attention to numbers, betting odds. That’s not how I became a world champion and how I’m going to stay world champion.

“My job is to go in there fully focused on the task at hand. I could care less what the odds say. I know what I need to go in there and do because betting odds don’t win or lose fights.

“… When I put my mind to something, no matter what it is in life, when I say I’m going to do it, I do it. And when I say I want something, I get it. So it doesn’t matter what life tosses my way, it doesn’t matter what I’m up against, once I set my mind to it, I assure you it will get done.

“I’m fully motivated for this fight, fully focused and, again, I can’t wait to get in there.”

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Caleb Plant focused on Caleb Truax, not what might lie ahead

Caleb Plant is focused on Caleb Truax, not what might lie ahead.

Caleb Plant has a tremendous opportunity on the horizon.

Canelo Alvarez, his fellow 168-pound titleholder and arguably the best in the business, has said his plan is to unify the major titles this year. That means the Mexican star has Plant in his sights, which is music to the young champion’s ears. That fight would give Plant the opportunity to become one of the biggest attractions in the sport.

However, at the moment, one man stands in his way: Caleb Truax, his opponent Saturday in Los Angles (FOX). All he has to do is win — no matter how he does it — and he could end up with a date to fight Alvarez.

So is any type of victory good enough? Not at all. Plant wants to make a statement every time he steps into the ring. This fight, his third title defense, is no different.

“I’m not looking past him, but I am looking through him,” said Plant, who is listed as a 20-1 favorite by BetMGM. “I’m looking to end this fight early. I don’t see it going 12 rounds. So whether they throw in the white towel, I throw in the white towel for him or the ref steps in to do his job, I’m looking for a stoppage.

“This ends with me getting my hand raised in spectacular fashion.”

Caleb Plant celebrates his victory over Vincent Feigenbutz in Nashville, Plant’s hometown. AP Photo / Mark Humphrey

Plant (20-0, 12 KOs) has had his hand raised in all of his professional fights, which has been a steady march to the top of the super middleweight division.

He won the IBF title by putting rugged Jose Uzcategui down twice and fairly easily outpointing him in January 2019. He followed that with impressive knockouts of Mike Lee and Vincent Feigenbutz, the latter fight in February of last year.

His mind is on the 37-year-old Truax (31-4-2, 19 KOs) now. Then, if things go well Saturday, he’ll focus on his next move in a step-by-step approach to building himself into a major force.

“I feel like there are unification fights to be made and I feel like they will happen,” he said. “But as of now, January 30 has my full attention. After that, we’ll have a better understanding of how the cards will fall in the super middleweight division and we’ll be ready to make our next move.

“We’re not looking to jump on something quick for a quick payday and ride off into the sunset. We’re looking to take this thing all the way to the top and sometimes that requires patience.

“I know in due time, after I handle business on January 30, when those fights do happen, everything will come to fruition just like we imagined.”

Plant said the fact he’s a prohibitive favorite to beat Truax means nothing to him. The same would apply in a fight with Alvarez, in which Plant surely would be a significant underdog.

He believes in himself regardless of  the opponent.

“Me against Jose Uzcategui, they had me the underdog and they had it wrong,” Plant said. “So I don’t pay attention to numbers, betting odds. That’s not how I became a world champion and how I’m going to stay world champion.

“My job is to go in there fully focused on the task at hand. I could care less what the odds say. I know what I need to go in there and do because betting odds don’t win or lose fights.

“… When I put my mind to something, no matter what it is in life, when I say I’m going to do it, I do it. And when I say I want something, I get it. So it doesn’t matter what life tosses my way, it doesn’t matter what I’m up against, once I set my mind to it, I assure you it will get done.

“I’m fully motivated for this fight, fully focused and, again, I can’t wait to get in there.”

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Caleb Plant vs. Caleb Truax: Who’s favored to win title fight?

Caleb Plant is a significant favorite to defeat Caleb Truax on Saturday in Los Angeles.

Caleb Plant remains a 20-1 favorite to beat Caleb Truax on Saturday in Los Angeles.

Plant, who will be defended his super middleweight title, is listed as -3000 by BetMGM, which means you make $100 if you bet $3000. Truax is +1000. You make $1000 if you bet $100 on the underdog.

Some outlets have tighter odds. For example, SportsBettingDime.com has listed Plant as a 12-1 favorite. Plant is -1200, Truax +1200.

Here are the Plant vs. Truax essentials:

  • Date: Saturday, Jan. 30
  • Time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT (main event later in show)
  • Where: Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall, Los Angeles
  • TV/Stream: FOX
  • Division: Super middleweight (168 pounds)
  • At stake: Plant’s IBF title
  • Pound-for-pound ranking: None
  • Odds: Plant 20-1 (BetMGM)
  • Also on the card: Jose Armando Resendiz vs. Alantez Fox, super middleweights

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Caleb Plant vs. Caleb Truax: Who’s favored to win title fight?

Caleb Plant is a significant favorite to defeat Caleb Truax on Saturday in Los Angeles.

Caleb Plant remains a 20-1 favorite to beat Caleb Truax on Saturday in Los Angeles.

Plant, who will be defended his super middleweight title, is listed as -3000 by BetMGM, which means you make $100 if you bet $3000. Truax is +1000. You make $1000 if you bet $100 on the underdog.

Some outlets have tighter odds. For example, SportsBettingDime.com has listed Plant as a 12-1 favorite. Plant is -1200, Truax +1200.

Here are the Plant vs. Truax essentials:

  • Date: Saturday, Jan. 30
  • Time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT (main event later in show)
  • Where: Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall, Los Angeles
  • TV/Stream: FOX
  • Division: Super middleweight (168 pounds)
  • At stake: Plant’s IBF title
  • Pound-for-pound ranking: None
  • Odds: Plant 20-1 (BetMGM)
  • Also on the card: Jose Armando Resendiz vs. Alantez Fox, super middleweights

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Fight Week: Plant vs. Truax, the Battle of Calebs

Fight Week: Caleb Plant defends his super middleweight title against Caleb Truax on Saturday.

FIGHT WEEK

Caleb plant is making the third defense of his super middleweight title against Caleb Truax on FOX.

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TREVOR BRYAN (20-0, 14 KOs) VS. TBA

  • When: Friday, Jan. 29
  • Where: Seminole Hard Rock, Hollywood, Fla.
  • TV/Stream: PPV ($19.95)
  • Division: Heavyweight (unlimited)
  • At stake: No titles
  • Pound-for-pound ranking: None
  • Odds: NA
  • Also on the card: Beibut Shumenov vs. Raphael Murphy, cruiserweights; Ron Johnson vs. Raphael Zumbano, heavyweights
  • Prediction: –
  • Background: One-time title challenger Manuel Carr is supposed to face Trevor Bryan in the main event but it’s not clear whether the card will actually include the Lebanese-German, the result of last-minute snags. The 36-year-old hasn’t fought since November 2017 for a variety of reasons, including a failed drug test in 2018 that earned him a six-month suspension but was later overturned. He has the reputation of being a decent boxer-puncher with experience in big fights, including a fourth-round knockout loss against then-beltholder Vitali Klitschko in 2012. Bryan also has had a long layoff, having last fought in August 2018. The 6-foot-4 New Yorker also is a capable heavyweight. He has stopped his last three opponents, including B.J. Flores in four rounds in that 2018 fight. Charr holds what the WBA calls its “regular” title, which Boxing Junkie doesn’t recognize.

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CALEB PLANT (20-0, 12 KOs) VS.
caleb truax (31-4-2, 19 KOs)

Caleb Plant, pictured here during his victory over Mike Lee (left), must get past Caleb Truax to move into career-defining fights. Joe Camporeale / USA TODAY Sports
  • When: Saturday, Jan. 30
  • Where: Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall, Los Angeles
  • TV/Stream: FOX
  • Division: Super middleweight (168 pounds)
  • At stake: Plant’s IBF title
  • Pound-for-pound ranking: None
  • Odds: Plant 20-1 (BetMGM)
  • Also on the card: Jose Armando Resendiz vs. Alantez Fox, super middleweights
  • Prediction: Plant KO 10
  • Background: Plant, talented and athletic, is considered one of the rising stars in the sport. The Tennessean won his super middleweight title with an impressive decision over rugged Jose Uzcategui in January 2019 and has successfully defended two times. He is in the sights of fellow beltholder and superstar Canelo Alvarez, who has stated that he wants to unify the 168-pound belts. That fight could happen in May or September if Plant wins on Saturday. Truax, 37, is a former titleholder, having upset Olympic champion James DeGale by decision in December 2017. However, he lost the belt on points in a rematch four months later and has problems since then. A fight with Peter Quillin was declared a no-contest after he suffered a severe cut. And he tore his Achilles tendon while preparing for the rematch. He says he’s healthy going into his fight with Plant.

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Fight Week: Plant vs. Truax, the Battle of Calebs

Fight Week: Caleb Plant defends his super middleweight title against Caleb Truax on Saturday.

FIGHT WEEK

Caleb plant is making the third defense of his super middleweight title against Caleb Truax on FOX.

***

TREVOR BRYAN (20-0, 14 KOs) VS. TBA

  • When: Friday, Jan. 29
  • Where: Seminole Hard Rock, Hollywood, Fla.
  • TV/Stream: PPV ($19.95)
  • Division: Heavyweight (unlimited)
  • At stake: No titles
  • Pound-for-pound ranking: None
  • Odds: NA
  • Also on the card: Beibut Shumenov vs. Raphael Murphy, cruiserweights; Ron Johnson vs. Raphael Zumbano, heavyweights
  • Prediction: –
  • Background: One-time title challenger Manuel Carr is supposed to face Trevor Bryan in the main event but it’s not clear whether the card will actually include the Lebanese-German, the result of last-minute snags. The 36-year-old hasn’t fought since November 2017 for a variety of reasons, including a failed drug test in 2018 that earned him a six-month suspension but was later overturned. He has the reputation of being a decent boxer-puncher with experience in big fights, including a fourth-round knockout loss against then-beltholder Vitali Klitschko in 2012. Bryan also has had a long layoff, having last fought in August 2018. The 6-foot-4 New Yorker also is a capable heavyweight. He has stopped his last three opponents, including B.J. Flores in four rounds in that 2018 fight. Charr holds what the WBA calls its “regular” title, which Boxing Junkie doesn’t recognize.

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CALEB PLANT (20-0, 12 KOs) VS.
caleb truax (31-4-2, 19 KOs)

Caleb Plant, pictured here during his victory over Mike Lee (left), must get past Caleb Truax to move into career-defining fights. Joe Camporeale / USA TODAY Sports
  • When: Saturday, Jan. 30
  • Where: Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall, Los Angeles
  • TV/Stream: FOX
  • Division: Super middleweight (168 pounds)
  • At stake: Plant’s IBF title
  • Pound-for-pound ranking: None
  • Odds: Plant 20-1 (BetMGM)
  • Also on the card: Jose Armando Resendiz vs. Alantez Fox, super middleweights
  • Prediction: Plant KO 10
  • Background: Plant, talented and athletic, is considered one of the rising stars in the sport. The Tennessean won his super middleweight title with an impressive decision over rugged Jose Uzcategui in January 2019 and has successfully defended two times. He is in the sights of fellow beltholder and superstar Canelo Alvarez, who has stated that he wants to unify the 168-pound belts. That fight could happen in May or September if Plant wins on Saturday. Truax, 37, is a former titleholder, having upset Olympic champion James DeGale by decision in December 2017. However, he lost the belt on points in a rematch four months later and has problems since then. A fight with Peter Quillin was declared a no-contest after he suffered a severe cut. And he tore his Achilles tendon while preparing for the rematch. He says he’s healthy going into his fight with Plant.

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