The face-off between Benavidez and Plant was tense before the fight in Las Vegas

Benavidez and Plant They will take their war of words into the ring as they both seek to become the official challengers for the 168-pound division.

There is no defeat Benavidez (26-0, 23 knockouts) The 25-year-old became the youngest 168-pound world champion in history at just 20 when he lost Ronald Gavril by split decision for the vacant WBC title in 2017. Native of Phoenix, who now resides and practices in the area of SeattleBenavídez has sealed his place in the super middleweight division with knockout power with both hands and has improved his performance in the ring with each fight.

Benavídez is riding a six-fight winning streak by knockout, the latest coming in the third round against the former champion. David Lemieux last May.

for his part Plant (22-1, 13 KOs)has used his ability and resources above the ring to rise to the rank of world champion and, in his most recent bout, displayed a masterful winning power in one of the best knockouts of the year Anthony Dirrell.

Plant, 30, who was born in Nashville, Tennesseeand now lives in Las Vegas, won the IBF title by unanimous decision in a big fight Jose Uzcategui in 2019. The plant was shot uzcategui in the second and fourth rounds, earning the championship victory.

He made three successful title defenses, losing Mike Lee and Vincent Feigenbutz by technical knockout with a unanimous decision victory over the former champion Caleb Truax. Then he lost the fight Canelo Alvarez in November 2021, in a match where all 168-pound titles are at stake.