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Canelo Alvarez vs. Caleb Plant fight predictions, odds, undercard, preview, expert picks, Showtime PPV, date

History could be made on Saturday night in Las Vegas as all four recognized titles at 168 pounds are on the line

For all the bad blood and vitriol exchanged between Canelo Alvarez and Caleb Plant on the build to Saturday's super middleweight undisputed championship bout in Las Vegas, fight week turned out to be much more about the task at hand for both fighters.  

Plant (21-0, 12 KOs) went as far as saying during Wednesday's final press conference that "the media makes more of it when we do" when asked about the September scuffle between the two that went viral and caused a still visible cut below Plant's left eye. The native of Ashland City, Tennessee, was also quick to add, "we've both been in worse scuffles than that. When the bell rings, it's completely different."  

The bell will finally ring this weekend inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena (Showtime PPV, 9 p.m. ET) where any lingering grudge talk will be replaced by that of history as the 168-pound division crowns its first four-belt undisputed champion with Alvarez (56-1-2, 38 KOs) looking to continue his march through the record books.  

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A titleholder in four divisions, the 31-year-old Alvarez is the face of his own era and the rare pound-for-pound best fighter who doubles as the sport's biggest draw. The Mexican icon has held strong as a large betting favorite and has flirted with the idea of a full-time move up to light heavyweight should he defeat Plant.

"The goal is to be an all-time great," Alvarez said. "I'm so proud of the journey I've taken to achieve that. I'm not going to stop until I've tried my best to reach that goal. Only one thing is going through my mind, and that's winning. Everything else is outside of my control. I only care about what's going to happen inside of the ring Saturday night." 

Plant, 29, will bring elite hand and foot speed to the matchup and an aggressive style for a fighter not known as a one-punch knockout artist. His mental toughness has been a big focus in terms of the pre-fight narrative as he has promised to leave it all in the ring in the biggest fight of his pro career.  

"Leading up to this fight, Canelo said that the Mexicans don't f--- around," Plant said. "That's good to know, because where I'm from, we don't f--- around either. I have to get the job done by any means necessary. 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 had opportunities to bow out, and I haven't. I just can't wait for the bell to ring Saturday." 

While Alvarez respects the skills that Plant brings to the ring, there has definitely been a feeling of "been there, done that" from his team in terms of whether they believe the fighter known as "Sweethands" has the requisite level of experience or danger to truly best Alvarez.  

"We respect and admire Caleb Plant's work ethic. But in the end, we're better and we're going to show it Saturday night," Alvarez trainer and manager Eddy Reynoso said. "I don't focus on the opponent. I focus on what my fighter will be able to do." 

Alvarez went as far as saying Plant has a style he has "seen before and I know what to do with it." Yet when reminded how difficult it is to get a decision against Alvare and how many times judges have rewarded him with the benefit of the doubt, Plant said he isn't worried.  

"The way I see this fight turning out is, Jimmy Lennon Jr. saying 'the new undisputed and still undefeated,'" Plant said. "Canelo's had multiple close fights, but I believe the right people are in place to make the right decision Saturday night. All I can focus on is the game plan and the job that needs to be done. 

"People are going to say what they're going to say. But I get the final say and I can't wait to prove everything in the ring. I can't focus on what other people say about me. If I listened to the doubters, I wouldn't even be here." 

Elsewhere on the card, Rey Vargas returns from more than two years away from the ring to take on Leonardo Baez in a super bantamweight contest. Vargas suffered a broken leg shortly after a win in July 2019 derailed hopes of moving up in weight to challenge for a title. Plus, Elvis Rodriguez is back to take on Juan Pablo Romero in a super lightweight contest. And former super middleweight champion Anthony Dirrell returns to face Marcos Hernandez to open the festivities.

Below is the latest fight card for Saturday night along with a prediction for the main event.

Fight card, odds

Odds via Caesars Sportsbook

• Saul "Canelo" Alvarez (c) -900 vs. Caleb Plant (c) +600, WBC, WBA, IBF, WBO super middleweight championship
• Elvis Rodriguez -195 vs. Juan Pablo Romero +165, super lightweight
• Rey Vargas -1500 vs. Leonardo Baez +850, super bantamweight
• Anthony Dirrell -420 vs. Marcos Hernandez +330, super middleweight

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Prediction 

Sometimes fighters who have shown flashes of potential brilliance don't fully come to bloom with their best performance to date until it is forced out of them by an equally great fighter. Tyson Fury's breakthrough upset of Wladimir Klitschko in 2015 is a great example of that and could end up being the case for Plant.  

As far as styles go, Plant does possess the exact skill set one would want to try and play the angle of outslicking Alvarez. From that standpoint, Plant just might have the perfect mix of speed, technique and determination to overachieve compared to expectations and push Alvarez late into the fight.  

But does Plant have what it takes to do even more than that and actually win? His lack of fight-changing power hurts his argument, as does the fact this version of Alvarez -- who has evolved into a 168-pound destroyer -- just isn't to be messed with.  

There's a fight inevitability worth watching for that Alvarez will eventually figure out how to time Plant's speed and, when he does, begin rapidly breaking him down with body hooks and various power shots. Should that adjustment come in the first half of the fight, like it did for Alvarez against Billy Joe Saunders in May, expect Plant to be finished shortly after. 

But if Plant's speed and the timing of his flurries can hold off until the second half of the fight, he may have a chance. Although, to be fair, that's also where the realities of their previous press conference beef might come to bear fruit.  

While Plant's mental toughness plays a huge role in him accepting such a big challenge willingly and believing in himself, there's a thin line between being brave and reckless. The typically mild-mannered Alvarez has a history of making those who have crossed him pay inside the ring, which is why a late stoppage is most likely.  

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All of the information you need ahead of fight night, including the full card, estimated main event ringwalks and more, can be found below.

WHYTE VS. WALLIN: THE BACKGROUND

Dillian Whyte is within touching distance of a long-awaited world title shot but standing in his way is Otto Wallin. The Swedish fighter, best known for his superb effort against Tyson Fury in 2019, is desperate to share a ring with Fury again and victory over Whyte could grant him his wish.

Will Whyte get over the line in his pursuit of world belt glory or will Wallin, like Alexander Povetkin last year, shatter his dreams?

WHYTE VS. WALLIN FIGHT TIME

The card takes place on Saturday, October 30. It begins at 7 p.m. BST local time, and main event ringwalks are anticipated at or just after 10 p.m. BST. However, as always with boxing, the exact start of the main event will depend on how long the undercard runs.

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Canelo Alvarez vs. Caleb Plant: Fight card, date, odds, location, rumors, info for title unification bout

 A four-belt super middleweight unification is set for Nov. 6 in Las Vegas

Saul "Canelo" Alvarez's career is already filled with huge moments and accomplishments. On Nov. 6, Canelo will aim to achieve yet another accomplishment, facing Caleb plant in a four-belt super middleweight unification.

Alvarez holds the WBA, WBO and WBC championships. He added the WBO title to his collection in his most recent fight, a face-breaking stoppage of Billy Joe Saunders in May. Plant has held the IBF title since January 2019, taking a decision over Jose Uzcategui. Since winning the belt, Plant has made three successful title defenses.

After failed negotiations to make the unification bout for September, both sides were able to come to terms to make the bout official for November. Bad blood has built between the two sides, leading to a scuffle at a press conference. After a staredown, Alvarez shoved Plant and Plant tried to respond with a few punches. However, it was Plant who was left with a cut under his eye from return fire from Alvarez.

Below is all the latest information for the 168-pound showdown and how you can watch the action set for the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Plus, the latest fight card news and rumors with the latest odds provided by Caesars Sportsbook.

Canelo vs. Plant fight card, odds

• Saul "Canelo" Alvarez (c) -900 vs. Caleb Plant (c) +600, WBC, WBA, IBF, WBO super middleweight championship
• Elvis Rodriguez vs. Juan Pablo Romero, super lightweight
• Rey Vargas vs. Leonardo Baez, super bantamweight
• Anthony Dirrell vs. Marcos Hernandez, super middleweight

Canelo vs. Plant info

• Date: Nov. 6
• Location: MGM Grand Garden Arena  -- Las Vegas
• Start time: 9 p.m. ET
• How to watch: Showtime PPV