Are you ready to witness boxing history being made in Las Vegas? Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez’s bids today to become the first boxer to unify the Super-Middleweight. So read on as we explain all the details you need on how to watch a Canelo Alvarez vs Caleb Plant live stream and catch all the boxing action online from anywhere in the world – and where you can do so on the cheap and for free!
A spectacle for boxing purists and casual fight fans alike, today’s huge title unification bout is one not to be missed. Many think it’s written in the stars, but a Canelo victory is no foregone conclusion with undefeated IBF world champion Caleb Plant standing in his way. These two do not like each other one bit and the Mexican icon drew blood a little early, planting one on his opponent’s face at their press conference after reacting badly to something the American said.
Plant swung and missed, and was left with a cut below his right eye. Considering the damage that Canelo inflicted on Billy Joe Saunders in May, that was just a hint at what’s to come.
The Mexican fractured Saunders’ eye socket, forcing the British star to retire in the eighth, and if Plant manages to get under his skin again this could get very tasty indeed.
As well as being two years younger than Canelo, the American has considerable height and reach advantages, which could go some way to balancing the scales.
History is going to be made either way this weekend, so follow our guide below to watch a Canelo vs Plant live stream online from anywhere.
Canelo vs Plant time
The Canelo vs Plant fight takes place on Saturday, November 6 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Paradise, Nevada.
The night’s action is set to get underway at 9pm ET / 6pm PT in the US, and 1am GMT / 12pm AEDT in the UK and Australia.
Ring walks for the main event are roughly expected to be as follows.
Canelo vs Plant ring walk times
- Canelo vs Plant time (US): 12am ET / 9pm PT / 11pm CT
- Canelo vs Plant time time (UK): 4am GMT (Sunday, November 7)
- Canelo vs Plant time time (Australia): 3pm AEDT (Sunday, November 7)
Where to watch Canelo vs Plant in the US
Free Canelo vs Alvarez live streams
For such a big ticket boxing event, it won’t surprise you to know that most countries have only pay-to-watch options for Canelo Alvarez vs Caleb Plant.
But we’ve scoured TV listings around the world and have found that Azteca 7 in Canelo’s native Mexico will have free-to-air coverage. That means you can also watch online via the network’s website on this link.
How to watch Canelo vs Plant from outside your country
We’ve already rounded up ways to watch the boxing in various countries around the world. But if you’re abroad this weekend and your home coverage is geo-blocked, then the only alternative that we know is to use a VPN to dial in to a country where the fight is being shown.
The software is generally ideal for this as it allows you to change your IP address and appear to be in a completely different location – and all through a safe, encrypted connection. Here’s how to get started.
Use a VPN to live stream Canelo vs Plant from anywhere
Never used a VPN before? It’s really easy…
1. Download and install a VPN – we rate ExpressVPN as the best around*
2. Connect to the right server location – open the VPN app, hit ‘choose location’ and select the appropriate location
3. Go to the broadcaster’s live stream – you should be able to watch, just like you were back at home
(* ExpressVPN can’t unblock Azteca 7, so if you’re from Mexico and want to watch then we’d recommend another reputable VPN provider NordVPN)
How to watch Canelo vs Plant WITHOUT a PPV
How to watch Canelo vs Plant: live stream in Australia
Canelo vs Plant live stream: how to watch the fight in the UK
Who is Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez?
Saul Alvarez, better known by his nickname ‘Canelo’ (meaning ‘cinnamon’) is widely considered the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world.
The 31-year-old Mexican has been at the very top of the sport for a decade, winning 56 of his 59 professional fights and capturing world titles across four weight divisions: Light-Middleweight, Middleweight, Light-Heavyweight and Super-Middleweight.
Billy Joe Saunders, Callum Smith, Gennady Golovkin, Amir Khan and Miguel Cotto are just some of the stars that have fallen to Canelo, the single blemish on his CV being a majority decision defeat to Floyd Mayweather in 2013.
Who is Caleb ‘Sweethands’ Plant?
Caleb Plant is the undefeated IBF Super-Middleweight champion of the world.
The 29-year-old American took the belt from José Uzcátegui in 2019 and has successfully defended it three times, knocking out Mike Lee in three rounds and Vincent Feigenbutz in 10, before going the distance with Caleb Truax.
Plant has won all 21 of his professional bouts, 12 of those by knockout, but Canelo represents a huge step up.
Canelo vs Plant card for Saturday’s fight
- Canelo Alvarez vs Caleb Plant – WBA (Super), WBC, WBO, IBF and Ring Magazine Super-Middleweight titles
- Elvis Rodriguez vs Juan Pablo Romero – Super-Lightweight
- Rey Vargas vs Leonardo Baez – Super-Bantamweight
- Anthony Dirrell vs Marcos Hernandez – Super-Middleweight