“But when the best get in there with the best, you roll the dice and someone is going to come out with their hand raised and someone will come up short. “I was trying to hold him when necessary, punch him when necessary, and throw my combinations when necessary,” said Plant. It wasn’t until round eight that Plant’s movement began to slow down and his attempts at holding were increasingly thwarted. Plant’s movement appeared to give Benavidez trouble throughout the early action, as Plant consistently landed two to three punch combinations and escape Benavidez’s counters. I showed that I had defense and head movement and I was able to move around the ring and cut the ring off really good.” But I feel like I didn’t just show that I was a power puncher tonight. He’s not going to give you everything in the first few rounds so you have to find him. “I knew I had to take it step by step and round by round,” said Benavidez. Plant (22-2, 13 KOs) was the busier fighter, throwing 624 to Benavidez’s 551, but was unable to deter the late round onslaught from Benavidez. He’s a helluva fighter.”Īccording to CompuBox, Benavidez (27-0, 23 KOs) held a large advantage in power punches landed (180-68) but also out-landed Plant in jabs (30-23). We haven’t been the best of friends but we got into the ring and we settled it like men. “It’s a big rivalry but that’s what boxing is all about,” said Plant. “I’m happy we gave the fans the best rivalry of the year or the last five years. “I know there was a lot said between us but in the end we settled this like men,” said Benavidez. Plant will replay Saturday, April 1 on SHOWTIME at 11:05 p.m.
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