One of the best super middleweights in the world looks to put himself in position for a possible 2021 clash with Canelo Alvarez when Caleb Plant looks to defend his IBF title for the third time against former 168-pound titlist Caleb Truax on Saturday from the Shrine Exposition Center in Los Angeles, Calif.
After winning the IBF belt from José Uzcátegui in January 2019, also in Los Angeles, Plant scored back-to-back stoppages over Mike Lee and Vincent Feigenbutz, respectively. There had been talks of Plant facing Alvarez last year before the coronavirus pandemic halted the idea. Now a win over Truax could see him land boxing's "golden ticket".
Standing in Plant's way is the former IBF super middleweight titleholder. Truax captured the strap from James DeGale in December 2017. In his next time out, Truax lost the title in a rematch with DeGale in April 2018. Since then, Truax hasn't been too active due to injuries, going 2-0, one no-contest. Truax last fought in January 2020, beating David Basajjamivule by majority decision.
If Plant looks impressive, a crack at Alvarez is inevitable. Can he focus on the task at hand? Or will Truax crash the party?
Here is everything you need to know about Caleb Plant vs. Caleb Truax.
Caleb Plant vs. Caleb Truax fight date, start time
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 30
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
The Plant vs. Truax card will begin at 8 p.m. ET.
How to watch Plant vs. Truax: TV, live stream
- FOX
The Plant vs. Truax fight will air live on FOX, meaning the fight can be watched for free. The bout can also be live-streamed on the FOX Sports app.
Where is the Plant vs. Truax fight?
This will mark Caleb Plant's first time fighting at the Shrine Exposition Center in Los Angeles, but his fourth bout in California. It will be the first time, Truax competes in California, as he's fought primarily in the Midwest, including his hometown state of Minnesota.
Caleb Plant record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: July 8, 1992
- Height: 6-1
- Reach: 74 inches
- Total fights: 20
- Record: 20-0 with 12 knockouts
Caleb Truax record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: Sept. 14, 1983
- Height: 6-1
- Reach: 75 inches
- Total fights: 22
- Record: 31-4-2 with 19 knockouts
Caleb Plant vs. Caleb Truax fight card
- Caleb Plant vs. Caleb Truax for Plant's IBF Super Middleweight title
- Michael Coffie vs. Darmani Rock Duel; Heavyweight
- Joey Spencer vs. Isiah Seldon; Junior Middleweight
- Rances Barthelemy vs. All Rivera; Welterweight
- Atif Oberlton vs. Nathan Sharp; Light Heavyweight
- Brandyn Lynch vs. Mark Hernandez; Middleweight
- Fernando Molina vs. James De Herrera; Lightweight
- Daniel Garcia vs. Joseph Quintana; Lightweight