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“You’re a Quitter”: Jermall Charlo Goes Off on Caleb Plant for Grudge Match Hiatus

Jermall Charlo wants to hash things out with a fight, but Caleb Plant has yet to commit. It’s been over five years since Charlo held a world title. After navigating extended career gaps, the former two-division champion has been relegated…

By Jaideep R Unnithan · Essentially Sports

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 6:30 AM

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Jermall Charlo criticized Caleb Plant as a "quitter," accusing him of avoiding their grudge match.
Charlo stated that Plant made excuses, preventing both fighters from securing a lucrative multi-million-dollar bout.
The personal feud began in July 2023 when Plant slapped Charlo at a Las Vegas weigh-in.

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Jermall Charlo labeled Caleb Plant a "quitter" during an interview with Fight Hub TV, blaming Plant for the delay in finalizing their long-discussed grudge match. Charlo claimed Plant repeatedly made excuses to avoid the fight, which could have generated multi-million-dollar purses for both fighters. Charlo made the comments while preparing to face Koen Mazoudier.

The rivalry between the two boxers originated from a backstage altercation in July 2023, where Plant slapped Charlo. Despite ongoing mutual interest in resolving their feud inside the ring, a bout has not materialized due to conflicting schedules, periods of inactivity, and Plant's split decision loss to Joe Resendiz.

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“You’re a Quitter”: Jermall Charlo Goes Off on Caleb Plant for Grudge Match Hiatus

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