First of all, Rayo didn’t get robbed , that was a draw in the most literal way possible

Outside of dropping Colbert in the first round , he really didn’t hit him with anything memorable

If you look a Rayos face he was busted up , bloodied , swollen eyes etc , I don’t think it was as clear of a robbery , the crowd was 90% Latino so naturally they were vocal in their displeasure of the outcome

As for Plant , I was really disappointed in his game plan and even more disappointed in Kenny Bayless for allowing it to flourish

His game plan all night was to outpoint David to a win and escape by any means necessary. There were times when Benavidez was imploring him to commit to an exchange instead of the clinch and run game plan. I didn’t see any courage or any initiative on Caleb’s part to actually WIN the fight and take back control once David started catching him in the 4th and 5th rounds with HARD body shots. He basically got on his skates and initiated his clinching game plan .

Also he needs to do something about that weak ass Philly shell defense he uses bc it didn’t help him at all 😂. Benavidez arms tore through that like a wet paper bag.

All build up long we heard Caleb talk about his new found power but all I saw was pitty patt punches that didn’t do any damage .

There were some moments in the 6th round where I thought Benavidez would KO him but Caleb had JUST enough gas ⛽️ to get out of the way 😂 otherwise it was curtains

An early stoppage by Caleb’s former or bc of the head but wouldn’t have surprised me but I had David up 7- 2 (or 3) by then

Call me crazy but I still don’t think he has enough to beat Canelo , I worry about his frame taking body shots from Canelo who can ACTUALLY pop 💥 unlike Plant

But Benavidez said he sparred Beterbiev Bivol GGG and says he had ZERO problems with any of them 🤷🏽‍♂️

Either ways , the 168 division had a lot of exciting storylines and up and comers to challenge Benavidez


I still think he’s better off at 174 though


Can’t wait for Haney Loma



>There were a few huge fights that never panned out, but all
>in all, 2022 wasn't a bad year for boxing IMO. Here's the
>current schedule of "big" fights, along with my thoughts.
>
>Jan 7: Gervonta Davis vs. Hector Garcia
>- Not mad for Tank taking a "tune up," but a little
>disappointed that if he continues to bring people up or down to
>his weight class to fight. Other than that, a lot of "names"
>are fighting people they should beat. Didn't realize Lamont
>Peterson was making a comeback till I checked the schedule
>just now.
>
>Jan 21: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Liam Smith
>- I guess, lol. No disrespect to Smith, but Eubank seems
>content to ride out his career fighting this level of
>competition.
>
>Jan 28: Artur Beterbiev vs. Anthony Yarde
>- Hopefully this sets up the fight we all wanna see at 175.
>
>Feb 4: Amanda Serrano vs. Erika Cruz, Alycia Baumgardner vs.
>Elhem Mekhaled
>- Solid ladies' card. We SHOULD get two undisputeds outta
>this. Wouldn't be mad at seeing either winner fight Katie
>Taylor.
>
>Feb 11: Rey Vargas vs. O'Shaquie Foster, Subriel Matias vs.
>Jeremias Ponce
>- This has potential to be a good one. Rey Vargas is very
>good, but his size has been the advantage at lower weight
>classes.
>
>Feb 25: Adrien Broner vs. Ivan Redkach, Tevin Farmer vs.
>Mickey Bey
>- Lmao ... I think the biggest intrigue will be to see what
>weight this ends up at since AB ballooned up in weight again.
>Wouldn't be surprised if he loses this
>
>Mar 4: Josh Taylor vs. Jack Catterall
>
>Mar 18: Eimantas Stanionis vs. Vergil Ortiz Jr.
>- Imagine taking step aside money so Spence can fight Ugas
>only to be matched against fucking Vergil a year later before
>you ever get your title shot. Anyways, this should be GOOD.
>
>Apr 8: Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez vs. Cristian Gonzalez
>
>Not technically official but "should" happen:
>- Jermell Charlo vs. Tim Tszyu (will be rescheduled once
>Charlo's hand heals)
>- Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia
>- Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk
>- Errol Spence Jr. vs. Keith Thurman
>
>Feel free to add thoughts, comments, etc.
>