Caleb Plant vs Anthony Dirrell 15.10.2022
In an intriguing fight, Caleb Plant delivered a stunning knockout victory over Anthony Dirrell in their highly anticipated WBC super middleweight title eliminator. The bout, held at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, ended dramatically in the ninth round with Plant landing a devastating left hook that left Dirrell unconscious on the canvas.
The match, which had been brewing with tension due to a heated rivalry between the fighters, lived up to its billing as a grudge match. Plant, known for his technical skills, surprised many by taking an aggressive approach early on. However, as the fight progressed, he settled into his signature boxing style, methodically outworking Dirrell in most rounds.
Dirrell, the former two-time WBC super middleweight champion, showed flashes of his renowned power but struggled to find consistent success against Plant’s defensive prowess. The 38-year-old veteran’s attempts to get under Plant’s skin with taunts and wrestling tactics proved ineffective.
The climax came late in the ninth round when Plant unleashed a perfectly timed left hook to the body followed by another to the jaw. The combination, which Plant had been setting up throughout the fight, caught Dirrell off guard and sent him crashing to the mat. Referee Harvey Dock immediately waved off the contest, recognizing the severity of the knockout.
Plant’s victory not only settled the score in their personal rivalry but also positioned him for another shot at the top of the super middleweight division. The 30-year-old fighter from Tennessee improved his record to 22-1 with 13 knockouts, bouncing back impressively from his sole career loss to Canelo Alvarez in November 2021.
For Dirrell, whose record fell to 34-3-2 with 25 knockouts, the defeat raised questions about his future in the sport. The crushing nature of the loss may signal the end of a distinguished career that saw him twice capture world titles.
The electrifying finish earned Plant widespread acclaim and set the stage for potential big-money fights in the stacked 168-pound weight class.
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Filed under: Super Middleweight - @ October 15, 2022 11:59 pm
Tags: Anthony Dirrell, Caleb Plant