Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Caleb Plant’s heated weigh in ready to explode

The bad blood is boiling up between Canelo Alvarez and Caleb Plant ahead of their historic super-middleweight unification fight.

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez may be taking his shot at his latest slice of history against Caleb Plant in their super-middleweight unification bout but it’ll be far from a walkover.

The bad blood was palpable between the pair as they faced off for the final time before the highly-anticipated clash at the MGM Grand on Sunday Australian time.

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The tension was clear as the pair jawed at each other but were held at a distance after a press conference face off left Plant’s eye bloodied in September.

But it didn’t stop the pair from getting in each other’s faces, despite the distance as Plant talked the big talk ahead of the clash.

Canelo’s record is clear — a four-weight world champion and WBA, WBC and WBO super-middleweight titleholder with a 56-1-2 record — but IBF champ Plant is in for a real fight.

At least that’s the general consensus, despite Canelo being a hot favourite to add another belt and more history to his already legendary career.

Canelo is weighed down by belts. Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images/AFP

The winner of the fight will become just the sixth fighter since the WBO began sanctioning fights to hold all four belts from any division.

Only Oleksandr Usyk (cruiserweight), Bernard Hopkins (middleweight), Jermain Taylor (middleweight), Terence Crawford (super-lightweight) and Josh Taylor (super-lightweight) have held all four belts at once.

And Plant isn’t shying away from the bright lights, taking on the villain role against the wildly popular Canelo as fans booed the 29-year-old American.

“I love it (being the underdog),” Plant said in response. “You can cheer for me all you want, you can boo for me all you want.

“Remember, it’s easy to sit in those seats, it ain’t easy to stand up here. Remember that.”

Bringing a perfect 21-0 record to the fight, including three title defences, Plant is incredibly confident of stealing Canelo’s history.

“Saturday night you get your first undisputed champ and his name is Caleb Plant,” he said.

Asked about any nerves, Plant replied: “Come on, man. This is what I do. I was born for this. This is my destiny.”

Caleb Plant is a different beast. Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images/AFP

It comes after Plant declared he would be capable of springing a surprise against Alvarez, who battered Britain’s Billy Joe Saunders into submission with an eight-round stoppage in Arlington, Texas, in his last fight.

“I have to get the job done by any means necessary,” Plant said. “That’s what me and my team have done so far to get to this point. Whether it’s boxing or in life, I’ve gotten here by any means necessary.

“I’ve been the underdog before. It’s a place I like to be. I like people rooting against me. It gives me extra motivation, but when you’re fighting for undisputed status, you don’t need much more motivation than that.”

And he impressed to commentators.

Showtime’s Brian Custer said: “Man, I’ll tell you what, Caleb Plant is one confident young man. Listen, we know he’s a champion, first time on this kind of stage but I’ll tell you what, I like his confidence.”

Former World Champ Abner Mares added that “You can see it, sense it in his eyes, body language, this guy’s ready for this fight.”

I expect #CaneloPlant to be a very exciting fight. I don’t think Canelo will steamroll Plant. It should be very competitive with Canelo winning a close decision.

— Nathan Lewkowicz (@Nlewkow1) November 5, 2021

I believe Canelo will win tomorrow because I believe Canelo is the best fighter in the world today. I also believe that #CaneloPlant will be a real fight. Plant has skills and is a real fighter. Anyone who knows Caleb knows that this will be a fight. #boxing

— Lou DiBella (@loudibella) November 5, 2021

We’re all ready to rumble. Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images/AFP

As for Canelo, who weighed in right on the 168 pound limit and one pound heavier than Plant, it’s business as usual.

But he was asked about why he and Plant hated each other, offering a cryptic response.

“Like I’ve said before, for every action there is a reaction. I always have good blood inside of me,” Alvarez said.

Canelo was also asked by fighthype.com, about Plant’s lack of respect, saying: “I don’t care. If he’s like that, I don’t care. He’s going to pay in the ring tomorrow.”

— with AFP

When is the fight on?

The Alvarez vs Plant fight card gets underway at 12pm on Sunday (AEDT). Alvarez and Plant are expected to do their ring walk around 2.30pm, depending on the other earlier fights.

How to watch the fight?

The fight will be broadcast on Foxtel’s Main Event Channel 507 for pay-per-view $59.95.

You can also stream the fight on Kayo for the same PPV price.