Former super middleweight world champion Caleb Plant (23-2, 14 KOs) bounced back from a knockdown to stop the previously unbeaten Trevor McCumby (28-1, 21 KOs) in round nine to capture the Interim WBA Super Middleweight Title.
“It was a pretty tough fight, I was just easing in,” said Plant. “I proved that I can fight on the inside tonight and I did what I had to do to get that WBA belt.”
Plant used his speed advantage to control the first round, but McCumby bounced back well in round two with a series of big left hooks that appeared to have Plant dazed heading back to his corner. McCumby took that momentum into round four, as he landed a left hook to the body that appeared to hit Plant’s shoulder, but nonetheless sent him to the mat for a knockdown.
“He caught me pulling out and hit me in the shoulder, but that’s part of the game,” said Plant. “He came in with wild punches and I just had to stay focused. That’s what champions do.”
After recovering from the knockdown, Plant came out in round five making a key adjustment by positioning himself directly in McCumby’s chest to blunt his power. Showing his ability to dominate on the inside, Plant landed a staggering 32 body shots across a huge round five that saw him bring the crowd to their feet with his combination of offensive prowess and showmanship.
“I noticed that he wanted to fight more on the inside,” said McCumby. “When I was sparring I had caught a lot of guys with left hooks while I was back on the ropes. It was one of my better shots. I was trying to catch him but I couldn’t get him clean enough. He adjusted well.”
He continued his positive momentum throughout the rest of the fight before closing the show in style by landing 37 power punches in round nine. At the end of the round, Plant again forced McCumby to the ropes and teed off with power shots until referee Allen Huggins waved off the bout 2:59 into the frame.
“I knew I had him hurt and had to go to work,” said Plant. “It was time to get my belt. Now I’m ready to go home and play with my daughter.”
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45 Comments
Beautiful adjustment by plant.
Nahhh I'm sick of these premature stoppages
plants glove control on the inside is impeccable
Plant was a bit too comfy n cool before the knockdown imo. It put alil fear in him that was needed. You always need a bit of fear of your opponent to keep you sharp. It's unfortunate for McCumby that flurry happened when it did.
Brown George Robinson Kenneth Lee Christopher
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Plant had them girl dad Kobes. He was locked in.
glad ref stop that fight cause it was looking ugly for McCumby. he was helpless after those vicious head bangers.
Allen Susan Young Donna Jones Angela
That boi Caleb Plant got muscle powder in his beard😂😂😂😂 bro bro Johnny Bravo Plant bro prove Cartoon Network wrong.🤣🤣🤣🤣
Moore Ruth Martin Steven Thomas David
This was the best fight of the night
Plant working in Philly did wonders for his game
Caleb is a great fighter
Best fight ! McCumby never gave up! Props to him! Congrats to Plant And family!!🌟🏆🥊🥊
Love to see McCumby fight again… he's got the heart of a lion! Almost knocked Plant smooth out the ring, n made him stagger with another hit!! Long respect is what I got for him. Plant won but McCumby was a gladiator in gloves! He'll go down in history for that fight! Love n respect for my man!
Plant all Day
Jajaj asi le hubiera pegado al canelo no que andaba de correlon
Klocko Pass
Plant always putting up good fights not gona lie
That was the fight of the night
Why they ain’t show the other knockdowns
Hernandez Gary Johnson Elizabeth Moore Maria
Sweet hands seem like no effort
Im glad he is the champ
Caleb has one of the best styles tbh. Willing to brawl, defenseman, and technical striker. His conditioning improved too.
Aufderhar Trail
plant is awesome. He would have won regardless. Butttt, these refs stop them fights way to bloody early in boxing. Nobody watches boxing cause its a wussy sport. WAYYYYYY diff then mma
Plant cries so damn much just shut up and box
🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱.
"THE GREAT YT HYPE" wouldn't have lasted 10 rounds against THE 160-175 LB LEGENDS OF THE 90s!!!
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Mccumby got heavy hands doe!!!
This was an amazing fight. Definitely well fought and extremely entertaining.
Smith Brian Martin Jeffrey Lee Scott
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Rodriguez Jessica Hall Mary Miller Eric
McCumby won the hearts as an underdog
Aye bro no cap good fight but way too early stoppage
Canelo vs Trevor please make this happen Dana!
1:11 bruhhhh that dance😂😂
Plant is a sissy,touch his shoulder gets terrified to the ground.
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Good Call ref. Solid fight lads. be very proud of that stoppage young man!
when Plant sits on his punches hes got way more power than what the public thinks.
Really wasn’t a knockdown, Caleb foot position and Trevor lunging pushed him