During their fight on Saturday in Las Vegas, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Caleb Plant were caught in the middle of a discussion. A scene that was captured and broadcast on social media.
Beaten at 11e round by the Mexican, the American boxer struck up a little conversation with the one who unified all belts in the super middleweight category.
“You’re pretty good,” Caleb Plant said to Canelo first before asking, “Am I good?” The Mexican champion (60 fights including a single defeat and a draw), then replied with a “Yeah!”
Caleb Plant had a full conversation with Canelo during Round 9 #CaneloPlant
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– ESPN Ringside (@ESPNRingside) November 8, 2021
Plant, who lost his first meeting in professional career, then asked if it was a good fight, Saul Alvarez replied: “I like it!”
Then followed little compliments. “I respect your skills” launched the American before throwing flowers: “I’m not bad for a 21-0?” in reference to his 21 victories in as many fights before their clash.
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