He believes he is good enough to replace Saul Canelo Alvarez at the box office and in the hearts of two nations.
His opponent in Las Vegas for the WBC's interim super middleweight title, Caleb Plant, has lost only once, to Canelo.
Benavidez can be reckless. He presents a big target punching from all angles, and Plant's left hook is outstanding.
This is Plant's opportunity to prove he is still in the front rank of fighters. He put up a hell of a fight 18 months ago, stopped in the 11th, but he pushed Canelo hard.
Plant (far right) is a bit of character, a personality. He's a good-looking lad, and knows it, but in an individual sport like boxing, that's no bad thing.
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