Caleb Plant appears to be preparing for another run at 168 pounds after more than a year out of the ring, and Ring Magazine sparked debate this week by asking fans who the former IBF super middleweight champion should fight next.
Plant (23-3, 14 KOs) has not fought since his split decision loss to Armando Resendiz on May 31, 2025, in a fight for the WBA interim super middleweight title. The defeat was a damaging one for the 33-year-old as it left him with three defeats in his last five fights dating back to 2021.
The loss to Resendiz also hurt Plant’s chances of securing another lucrative fight with Canelo Alvarez. A second payday against Canelo was seen as one of the biggest available options for him at 168, but the setback pushed him further down the rankings in a crowded division.
Today Ring Magazine posted a video of Plant back on the heavy bag, showing him training again after the long layoff and asking fans who they want to see him face in his return.
Caleb Plant busy with the heavy bag 🥊
Who should be next for the former champion? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/VyDOfzbhI0
— Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) May 27, 2026
One name Plant continues to follow is Jermall Charlo. The two have been linked with a grudge match that was discussed in early 2026 before talks cooled. The match still has value because of the bad blood between them dating back to their backstage altercation in 2023.
Plant still has name value at 168, but the Resendiz loss damaged his standing in the division.
His wins over Anthony Dirrell and Trevor McCumby have kept him relevant at 168, but another loss in his next outing would leave him in a tough position heading into the latter part of his career.
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Last updated on 05/27/2026 at 19:56
