Undefeated tremendous middleweight Trevor McCumby is on the verge of touchdown an August 17 showdown towards Caleb Plant.
McCumby, 31, 28-0 (21 KOs), says a combat versus the previous IBF 168-pound titlist is shut.
“Sure, we’re taking a look at August proper now, so simply type of ready for an announcement however we shall be again in August,” stated McCumby. “The combat is a fairly excessive risk. Caleb is a family title and it’ll positively transfer me up within the rankings. Hopefully, a win will get me a title eliminator after which I get a shot after that one.
McCumby has gained three straight since ending a near-five 12 months layoff in Might 2023. The Glendale, Arizona native returned with a fifth-round stoppage win over Vicente Rodriguez, adopted by a first-round KO of Rodolfo Martinez one month later. Most not too long ago, McCumby gained a large 10-round unanimous resolution over Christopher Pearson in January.
“There’s not a number of tape of me on the market,” stated McCumby. “I’ve a number of punching energy. As you’ll be able to see from my final combat, I’ve a number of gasoline. I really feel fairly sure Caleb goes to take the problem. It’s an excellent alternative and I’m very appreciative. It’s lastly time the place hopefully I can get a shot.
“I don’t have a number of put on and tear. I do know guys who’ve sparred fairly a bit and it takes a toll on their profession. I’m a contemporary 31. My thoughts, physique, spirit is true. I’ve God in my life. It’s a stupendous return for me. I’ve had trials and tribulations all through the years and that’s why I’m tenacious. I’m tenacious within the ring and I’m tenacious in my life.”
Plant would simply be the hardest problem of McCumby’s profession. The pleasure of Nashville, Tennessee captured the IBF tremendous middleweight world title in January 2019, dropping heavy favourite Jose Uzcategui twice on his approach to a 12-round unanimous resolution.
Plant efficiently defended his title 3 times earlier than dealing with Saul “Canelo” Alvarez for the undisputed 168-pound world championship in November 2021. Plant gave a superb account of himself earlier than succumbing within the 11th to Alvarez. Afterward, he joined forces with revered coach Stephen “Breadman” Edwards and delivered a 2022 KO of the 12 months candidate when he flattened two-time champion Anthony Dirrell with a single left hook that October.
In March 2023, Plant, 32, 22-2 (13 KOs), fought valiantly in shedding a 12-round unanimous resolution to unbeaten two-time champion David Benavidez. The loss proved that he’s nonetheless one of many elite 168-pounders.
“He’s an excellent fighter,” McCumby famous. “We at all times put together. Now we have an excellent sport plan and we’re going to get in there and deal with enterprise. There is no such thing as a give up in me. I’m going to maintain coming ahead. In my final combat, Chris [Pearson] lined up lots. I simply need to placed on a fan pleasant combat, throw a number of punches. I believe I common about 100 punches a spherical.”
The Plant-McCumby bout may happen in Orlando, Florida, headlining Premier Boxing Champions’ first non-pay per view occasion this 12 months.
“I don’t know the way Plant goes to return out, if he needs to maneuver or needs to combat,” stated McCumby. “I can simply promise the followers it is going to be an excellent combat.”
Bernard Neequaye is a sports activities journalist with a specialty in boxing protection. He wrote a boxing column titled “From The Ringside” again in his native Ghana for years. He might be reached on X (previously Twitter) at @BernardNeequaye, LinkedIn at Bernard Neequaye and thru e mail at bernardneequaye@gmail.com.
