Sun Sep 15 02:02:26 UTC 2024: ## Plant Overcomes McCumby in Thrilling Undercard Bout at Canelo-Berlanga
**Las Vegas, NV** – Caleb Plant overcame a tough challenge from Trevor McCumby to secure a TKO victory in the ninth round of their interim WBA super middleweight title fight on Saturday night. The bout, which served as the undercard to the highly anticipated Saul Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga main event, was a back-and-forth affair that saw both fighters hit the canvas early on.
McCumby started strong, landing a powerful left hook in the second round that sent Plant to the ground. Plant, however, recovered quickly and began to take control of the fight. He landed precise jabs and power punches, while McCumby relied heavily on his counter shots.
The fight took a dramatic turn in the fourth round when Plant was dropped by a punch to the arm, but he was able to regain his composure. Plant then shifted his strategy in the fifth round, pushing McCumby to the ropes and landing a barrage of punches.
As the fight wore on, Plant’s relentless pressure and accurate punches began to take their toll on McCumby. In the ninth round, Plant unleashed a flurry of shots, sending McCumby crashing to the ropes. The referee stepped in to stop the fight just as the bell sounded, giving Plant the victory via TKO.
“It was pretty tough just easing in,” Plant said after the fight. “Word on the street is that I can’t fight on the inside but I think I proved I can tonight. It feels good to be WBA interim champion.”
The fight showcased Plant’s resilience and determination, as he weathered early adversity to ultimately dominate the fight. McCumby, despite his early success, was unable to withstand the relentless pressure from Plant.
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