When is Canelo Alvarez vs Caleb Plant? Date of super middleweight championship boxing match and fight records

The first face off between Caleb Plant and Canelo Alvarez turned into a melee with the two fighters trading punches.

There to promote their upcoming fight - Canelo vs Plant - the two boxers were visibly fuelled and went eyeball to eyeball with each other.

Both seemingly muttered insults to each other and an already tense atmosphere was given a bolt of lightning when Canelo laid his hands on Plant.

Canelo forcefully pushed Plant backwards before Plant threw a punch and Canelo responded with a shot of his own as security personnel flooded the stage.

Pictures later captured Plant with a cut below his right eye.

Here's what both fighters said about the confrontation, when their undisputed super middleweight championship match take place and a look at each boxer's records.

When is Canelo vs Plant?

Canelo and Plant will go toe to toe in the ring on 6 November 2021 in Las Vegas.

The fight will decide the undisputed super middleweight championship, with both fighters putting their belts on the line.

Canelo holds the WBA, WBC and WBO belts, while Plant holds the IBF title.

What is Canelo’s boxing record?

Canelo is widely regarded as one of the best fighters - if not the best fighter - in the world.

He is a four weight world champion who currently holds the WBA, WBC and the WBO titles - and has lost just once in 59 fights, winning 56 and drawing 2.

His only loss came against Floyd Mayweather Jr in 2013 but has won his last 7 bouts, most recently beating Billy Joe Saunders in May 2021.

The 31-year-old Mexican stands at 173cm (5'8") and has a reach of 179cm (70.5").

What is Plant’s boxing record?

Plant, meanwhile, will go into the fight with confidence with 21 wins from 21 professional bouts behind him, including 12 knockouts.

He beat Caleb Truax in his last fight in January 2021 and will have the home crowd advantage when he goes against Canelo.

Standing at 185cm (6'1"), the 29-year-old American has a reach of 188cm (74").

What did Canelo and Plant say after recent melee?

The scuffle on stage which saw Plant receive a cut below his right eye came after a war of words between the American and Canelo.

Canelo said afterwards: "You can say whatever to me, but not to my mum. I'm going to fight anyone who says something about my mum.

"He swung first. I just pushed him. He swung first, and I do what I do. He crossed the line. It will be over in eight rounds or less. I'm going to knock out this guy. Easy."

Plant, however, denied mentioning Canelo's family.

"We just had some normal back-and-forth banter up there and then whatever happened, happened," said Plant. "It's none of my concern though. I'm focused and locked in on November 6."

How can I watch Canelo vs Plant on TV in UK?

Broadcast rights for the fight between Canelo and Plant are yet to be confirmed for UK viewers.

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