Ashland City native Caleb Plant outfitted himself with a world championship belt in January when he won the IBF Super Middleweight title by unanimous decision. His first title defense, in July, ended when he finished his opponent in the third round. Currently living and training in Las Vegas, he is the first fighter born and raised in Tennessee to become world champion. Undefeated as a pro (19-0), he shows no signs of relinquishing the belt anytime soon. DAVID BOCLAIR
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