“It was truly a historic night, and I’m so proud to be a part of it,” Álvarez said.Ĭanelo is generally recognized as the top fighter in the world regardless of weight class. Álvarez (57-1-2, 39 KOs) added Plant’s IBF title to his own WBC, WBA and WBO belts with a steady tactical performance culminating in a display of his vaunted power to finish the previously unbeaten Plant at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Álvarez became the first four-belt world champion at 168 pounds in boxing history Saturday night, stopping Caleb Plant in the 11th with two dramatic knockdowns. The Mexican pound-for-pound superstar is the undisputed super middleweight champion of the world. LAS VEGAS (AP) - With a destructive barrage of power punches in the waning minutes of a difficult fight, Canelo Álvarez added another achievement to his overflowing list of boxing accomplishments.