LAS VEGAS, United States — Caleb Plant of the United States made a successful first defence of his IBF super-middleweight crown on Saturday, scoring a third round knockout over previously undefeated challenger Mike Lee. Plant, 27, dominated Lee from the opening bell at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, wrapping up victory after sending his opponent to the canvas twice in the third. It was a polished performance from Plant, who won the IBF crown with an upset win over Jose Uzcategui in Los Angeles in January. Plant looked in total control in the second, crisp counter-punching rapidly reddening Lee's face as he returned to his corner. The finish came quickly in the third, with Plant sending leaving Lee to the canvas twice, prompting referee Robert Byrd to call a halt.

Source: Philippine Star July 21, 2019 01:40 UTC