According to Mike Coppinger, Plant’s manager Luis DeCubas Jr. told ESPN that the cut wasn’t severe and that the boxer was fine. According to DeCubas Jr., the cut was a surface scratch as a result of Plant’s glasses damaging his face.

DeCubas also confirmed that the rivalry between the two men was indeed personal after the chaotic press conference. Canelo Alvarez shoved Plant. In response, Plant attempted to slap Canelo. The Mexican dodged Plant’s attempt with relative ease and landed a counter.

Dana White blasts Showtime for allowing Canelo Alvarez and Caleb Plant to trade punches at press conference

UFC president Dana White has criticized Showtime for allowing Canelo Alvarez and Caleb Plant to throw hands at each other during the press conference. White questioned the lack of security during the face-off. He called it a ‘dumb’ move by Showtime.

Check out the incident between Canelo Alvarez and Caleb Plant below:

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