Plant Accuses Berlanga Of Avoiding Him – ‘We Sent Him The Contract’
Former IBF super middleweight champion Caleb Plant has publicly accused fellow super middleweight contender Edgar Berlanga of avoiding a potential bout between them. Plant asserts that his team has sent Berlanga a contract, which has yet to be acknowledged or signed. This development intensifies the ongoing rivalry between the two fighters, marked by exchanges both online and in person.
The discord between Plant and Berlanga became notably public during the fight week leading up to Berlanga’s September 14, 2024, match against Canelo Alvarez. At a press conference, the two engaged in a heated exchange, trading insults and challenging each other’s credibility in the super middleweight division. This confrontation set the stage for a series of social media interactions that have kept fans and analysts engaged.
In one instance, Plant criticized Berlanga for attempting to “play matchmaker” by suggesting alternative opponents for him, rather than agreeing to a direct confrontation. Plant expressed frustration over Berlanga’s reluctance, stating, “You a matchmaker now? You don’t need to sign me up for ANY other fights unless it’s a fight with YOU.”
The tension escalated further when Berlanga posted, and subsequently deleted, screenshots of private messages exchanged with Plant. These messages revealed a deeply personal and aggressive dialogue, with Berlanga emphasizing his fearlessness and Plant dismissing Berlanga’s background as irrelevant to their potential matchup.
Despite the public back-and-forth, a formal agreement for a bout remains elusive. Plant’s recent revelation about sending a contract underscores his commitment to making the fight happen and puts the onus on Berlanga to respond. Fans and boxing analysts are keenly observing these developments, anticipating whether Berlanga will accept the challenge or continue to remain silent on the matter.
