Armando Reséndiz Upsets Caleb Plant for WBA Interim Super-Middleweight Title in Las Vegas

Armando Reséndiz pulled off a major upset by defeating former IBF super middleweight champion Caleb Plant via split decision to claim the interim WBA super middleweight title at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas. Reséndiz, considered a heavy underdog, outworked and outlanded Plant over 12 rounds, winning on two judges’ cards with scores of 116-112, while one judge favored Plant 115-113. Plant relied on movement and his jab but struggled to keep Reséndiz at bay, who consistently pressed forward and landed effective power punches, ultimately winning the final six rounds on two scorecards. The defeat marked Plant's third career loss and likely sidelines a highly anticipated grudge match against Jermall Charlo, who won his co-main event fight at the same card. Plant acknowledged it was a close fight and accepted the judges' decision, expressing plans to regroup and return to the ring. Fans and analysts were stunned by the upset, as Plant entered the bout as a massive favorite and had only lost previously to elite fighters like Canelo Alvarez and David Benavidez.