Former two-time WBC super middleweight champion Anthony Dirrell goes up against former IBF titleholder Caleb Plant at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on Saturday, October 15. The pair squares off in a 12-round 168-pound WBC world title eliminator. The contest serves as the co-main event of pay-per-view fight card topped by Deontay Wilder vs Robert Helenius. Flint, Michigan-born fighter stated his clear intention to leave the ring with a victory.
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“I don’t care about Caleb Plant and I don’t care what he says,” said Dirrell. “If I go in there and fight up to my capabilities, I’ll come out victorious for sure. I’m doing this for myself. If you’re doing it for something other than yourself and your family, then you’re doing it wrong I think. I’m here to prove to myself that I still have it. I don’t care what people think or say. As long as I keep positivity in my circle, then I’ll be fine.”
Dirrell has conducted training with his longtime coach, the renowned SugarHill Steward, at their typical base camp at Delray Boxing in Delray Beach, Florida. As a fighter who has frequented the region throughout his career, he made sure to pass along his support for those in the state affected by Hurricane Ian.
“Luckily the area we’re staying in didn’t get hit that hard by Hurricane Ian,” said Dirrell. “So we’re alright thankfully, but I know others haven’t b
