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5 days ago
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'It didn't break me': How Caleb Plant turned a life of immense hardship into 'a badge of honor'
LAS VEGAS — It's the early 2000s and Caleb Plant is just a boy. He gets food from social services and witnesses foreclosure papers from a young age. He frequently moves from trailer to trailer, never knowing stability. He saves up money from school, 'a dollar here and there,' so that he can get himself, and his sister Madeline, something that will provide greater sustenance than the canned goods donated to the Bethesda Center in Ashland City, Tennessee. He is only 9 years old and he's already seen hardship that other kids with PlayStations and Xbox consoles won't be able to relate to. 'There are some families that are more middle class, some who are below middle class … and we were below that,' Plant tells Uncrowned ahead of his return to the ring. Advertisement On Saturday, Plant fights Jose Armando Resendiz atop a Premier Boxing Champions on Prime Video PPV card at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas. It's not the first time his name has decorated billboards across the famed Las Vegas Boulevard, more commonly referred to as the Strip. Plant is a staple in the fight capital of the world. He's married, has a growing family, and invests in the NFL, real estate, and stocks. He drives a '72 Chevelle and an Impala. He has a ridiculous sneaker collection. It's a far cry from his past, when he struggled through life in Ashland City. When Plant was in class, he'd doodle over pieces of paper, rather than focus on his studies. 'Why ain't you doing your work?' One teacher asked a 9-year-old Caleb. 'What are you doing?' Advertisement 'I'm practicing my autograph,' he said. 'For what?' 'I'm going to be a world champion one day.' 'Well,' the teacher said, 'You need a Plan B. What if that don't work out?' Plant played football, and loved it. He excelled in sports. But as soon as he started boxing, he didn't want to do anything else. 'There's honor in all work,' he says, but as he has ADHD, he knew he'd never be able to sit at a desk for an office job, nor stand for an extended period of time packing groceries. He knew he was born to fight. 'I don't need a Plan B,' he told the teacher. 'It's going to work.' Almost 20 years later, Plant — by this time an American success story — had already won the IBF super middleweight championship, and brought a pro fight to his home state for the first time in his career in 2020. He outclassed Vincent Feigenbutz from the opening bell, and forced a referee's stoppage in the 10th round at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Advertisement That teacher, the one who told him he'd need a Plan B, attended. 'Damn, if he didn't go out and do it,' she said. Caleb Plant poses with his IBF championship belt after defeating Vincent Feigenbutz at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. () (Brett Carlsen via Getty Images) Nothing ever came easy for Plant. Even after leaving Ashland City at age 21, and moving to West Nashville, hardship continued to follow his life. His 19-month-old daughter, Alia, passed away in her mother's arms in 2015. She had seizures since birth. 'Shortly after that, her mom left,' Plant says. He then lost his apartment. 'Things were going downhill for me.' Plant, a 5-0 pro at the time, told Alia before she died that he'd become a world champion. But he knew he still needed to get his life together. 'I was making money through boxing, and other ways, and I felt my career was taking off,' he says. 'I didn't want to jeopardize that. So I stopped making money from other ways, and moved to my friend's house. It was right down the street from the gym. I can't let this opportunity slip.' Advertisement It's sometimes 'a little heavy' for Plant to look back at his earlier life. 'If my life was one big f***-up, then that s*** would be a lot heavier as it would be one more thing added to the list,' he says. 'But I went out and made it happen." 'I made it through that. It didn't break me. I could have folded, quit, stayed in a futon inside an abandoned office building, not having a lot of food. Being in the trailer, being the kid in the middle of nowhere, nobody boxed there, and so nobody thought I'd make it. I pulled up to national tournaments and nobody thought I'd be here. 'I did my thing.' Advertisement It's 'a badge of honor' that he's taken into his high-profile fights, regardless of whether it's a marquee match against Saul "Canelo" Alvarez in 2021, which he lost, his comeback knockout win over Anthony Dirrell the following year, or subsequent showdowns against David Benavidez and Trevor McCumby. It's a badge of honor he'll take into the Resendiz fight, too. Caleb Plant is never one to back down. (Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports) (USA TODAY Sports / Reuters) Plant's story is as relevant in 2025 as it was when he first told it. The United States' tariffs were ever-present in the news on the same day Uncrowned spoke to the fighter. 'The higher tariffs will result in higher prices' for consumers, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said in a recent earnings call to investors. MSNBC reported that the price increases hurt low-income Americans in rural areas the most. The Budget Lab of Yale shows the tariffs disproportionately affects 'clothing and textiles, with apparel prices rising 17%.' Rents are also rising in numerous markets, per CBS . Advertisement 'Poor is poor, regardless of what year you're in,' Plant says. 'It's not an easy thing. It's stressful.' The fighter has a message for anyone experiencing hardship in 2025, like he did from birth in 1992 through to the mid-2000s. 'You can chase money all day long and it'll keep running and running [away]," he says. "Maybe you just keep skating by. The real secret to being successful is creating a skill. Becoming good at something. And it needs to be something you love. Because eventually it'll get hard, something will get in the way. It's raining, your car is messed up. And so if you don't love it, you'll end up quitting. Because it's too hard. So you have to find something you love. Being in the trailer, being the kid in the middle of nowhere, nobody boxed there, and so nobody thought I'd make it. I pulled up to national tournaments and nobody thought I'd be here. Caleb Plant 'And you gotta keep cultivating that skill until you're really good at it. Then the money will come to you. 'Oh man, we need you for your skill. We'll pay you this.' You build your reputation and move up the ladder. That's only the way to beat that. 'I'm going to work this job, get a second job, a third job.' You're just going to run yourself into the ground. Advertisement 'You gotta create skill, and create a way to let people know you have that skill so the money comes to you.' Hardship no longer follows Plant as severely as it once did. He wants to handle his business on May 31, 'and keep moving forward after that.' 'If everything works out like it's supposed to," he says, "we have a big fight at the end of the year.' That big fight may well be against Jermall Charlo, who co-features in the end-of-the-month show alongside Plant, against Thomas LaManna. Should that fight come together, then few should bet against Plant because, damn, just ask his school teacher. He may well just go out and do it again.
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6 days ago
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Chevelle Announce New Album, Unveil Single 'Jim Jones (Cowards, Pt. 2)': Stream
The post Chevelle Announce New Album, Unveil Single 'Jim Jones (Cowards, Pt. 2)': Stream appeared first on Consequence. Chevelle have announced their 10th studio album, Bright as Blasphemy, arriving August 15th via Alchemy Recordings. The Illinois alt-metal vets also dropped a new song, 'Jim Jones (Cowards, Pt. 2),' the sequel to the album's previously released lead single 'Rabbit Hole (Cowards, Pt. 1).' The forceful track touts thick groove-metal riffs and an inspired performance from singer-guitarist Pete Loeffler, who puts his falsetto to work across the five-minute runtime. Get Chevelle Tickets Here 'History teaches us the longest rabbit hole has no end,' the band succinctly said about the new song via a press release, following up the ominous message expressed in the prior single 'Rabbit Hole (Cowards, Pt. 1).' Themes of dystopian techno-futurism run through both songs, as well as the LP sleeve art and various track titles such as 'AI Phobias' and 'Shocked at the End of the World.' 'Human Existence encompasses both inherent challenges and potential,' stated the band. 'It's up to you how to pass the time. Enjoy.' Chevelle will surely be debuting material from Bright as Blasphemy on their upcoming North American tour with Asking Alexandria and Dead Poet Society. Dates kick off in August, with tickets available here. You can pre-order Bright as Blasphemy via Chevelle's online merch store. Below you can stream the lyric video for 'Jim Jones (Cowards, Pt. 2)' and see the album art and tracklist. Artwork: Tracklist: 01. Pale Horse 02. Rabbit Hole (Cowards, Pt. 1) 03. Jim Jones (Cowards, Pt. 2) 04. Hallucinations 05. Wolves (Love & Light) 06. Karma Goddess 07. Blood out in the Fields 08. AI Phobias 09. Shocked at the End of the World Popular Posts Billy Joel Diagnosed with Brain Disorder, Cancels All Upcoming Tour Dates Man Wearing Nazi T-Shirt Gets a Beatdown from Fans at Punk Rock Bowling Fest The 30 Best Action Movie Stars of All Time, Ranked Freddie Mercury's Alleged Child Revealed in New Biography Is The Who's Farewell Tour in Turmoil? Zach Braff to Return for Scrubs Reboot Subscribe to Consequence's email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox.
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23-04-2025
- Automotive
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Stolen 1970 Chevelle SS Recovered After Mysterious Phone Call
Read the full story on The Auto Wire Thieves, like just about everyone else, absolutely love the 1970 Chevelle SS, so when one was left outside a repair shop in Georgia, it unsurprisingly was stolen. After the daughter of the dying elderly man who owns the classic American muscle car got on the local news, pleading for its return, someone called her anonymously to tip her off on its daughter, Natasha Eckles, took the Chevelle to a local shop for some basic repairs so she could take her father for one last ride. The man loves the Chevy, so realizing that and the fact it's a theft magnet, she told the shop to absolutely not leave it outside overnight. However, the shop owner did just that, apparently because a repair bay was needed for another job. That was a huge mistake. Thankfully, someone who saw the original report on the theft called Eckles telling her they wanted her dad to get that final ride in the Chevelle, she told WSB. While there was a $5,000 reward for information leading to the car's return, offered by the owner of the repair shop, the caller explicitly said he didn't want it. Instead, whoever made the phone call wanted to do the right thing. It's a gesture Eckles appreciated so she could grant her dying father's wish. One might wonder how the caller knew exactly where the stolen classic muscle car was sitting. It's entirely possible the thief or someone who bought the car off the thief realized what they did, felt remorse, and decided to do the right thing. We hate to say it, but that sort of effort to correct a car theft is rare. What kind of a world would we be in if more people who stole vehicles were to realize the damage they've done to innocent people? It would be a great place, that's for sure. Image via WSB-TV/YouTube Join our Newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube page, and follow us on Facebook.
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22-04-2025
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2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS midsize SUV is brand's fastest SS ever
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina – Chevrolet's renowned SS performance badge makes a leap into the future ― and the really fast lane ― with the electric 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS midsize SUV. The SS badge has adorned legendary Chevrolets since it debuted on the 1961 Impala SS. Other bearers included Chevelle and Malibu SS vehicles in the muscle car era. Leading Chevy's charge into the EV era, the Blazer EV SS is the quickest vehicle in the line's history: 3.4 seconds 0-60 mph. The upgraded SUV also boasts a 303-mile range on a charge and a host of mechanical upgrades to handle the SS package's 615 horsepower and 650 pound feet of peak power. The Blazer EV SS is in dealerships now. Ford Mach-E GT: $52,495 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N: $66,200 Kia EV6 GT: $61,600 Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition: $70,200 Tesla Y Performance: $51,490 Source: Free Press research, Edmunds. Prices exclude import tariffs and destination charges. LT: $44,600 RS: $49,900 SS: $60,600 Source: Edmunds Prices exclude new import tariffsand $1,495 destination charge. I recently experienced the Blazer SS on roads ranging from the 10/10s Motor Club private track in the shadow of Charlotte Motor Speedway to the backroads and hills around Kannapolis, where pennants hanging from light poles, a park statue and more honor favorite son and professional fast-Chevy wheelman Dale Earnhardt. The Blazer SS is fast, easy to drive, comfortable, roomy and practical ― at a price that compares very favorably to other high-performance electric SUVs. The steering ― a faster ratio than lesser Blazer EVs ― and suspension ― stiffer roll bars and springs ― deliver responsive handling in quick maneuvers. Front Brembo brake calipers combine with well-tuned one-pedal driving for good stopping power that's easy to modulate. Selectable driving modes include Wide Open Watts ― you're going to make me say "WOW Mode," aren't you? ― that raises output 100 hp and 200 pound-feet of torque from "normal" mode's already admirable 515 hp and 450 pound-feet. Competitive mode, a subset of the Z-mode performance setting, reduces traction control and tunes power delivery and brakes for maximum grip on fast, twisty tracks. Supportive sport seats feature contrast stitching including a signature 'Argon Orange' that extends to bright seat belts. 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds 11.9-second 1.4 mile at 115 mph Up to 615 hp and 650 pound-feet of torque Full-time all-wheel drive Brembo front brake calipers Customizable drive modes 22-inch all-season Michelin or summer Continental tires Faster steering ratio 102 kWh battery Up to 190 kW charging speed Mew inverter materials and magnet construction dissipate heat to boost range. Launch mode Available video YouTube and Peacock streaming during charging More: 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S EV: Tech, value, power make it a top luxury SUV, but no off-roader More: Honda's $1B Ohio EV hub has an assembly line other automakers will want to see The 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS leaves almost nothing to be desired if you want a high-performance electric SUV. It looks great, thanks to eye-catching unique orange or blue colors, a black roof, unique rocker panels and bronze Brembo front brake calipers. There's plenty of room for people and cargo, and more power than any owner's ever likely to need. The big battery makes it a heavy vehicle ― Chevy doesn't reveal its curb weight, never a good sign ― but capable tires, steering and suspension upgrades compensate for that mass in enthusiastic driving. All-wheel drive five-seat midsize electric performance SUV Base price: $60,600 (All prices exclude import tariffs and $1,450 destination charge) On sale now Price as tested: $60,995 Power: One electric motor on each axle Output: 515 hp; 450 pound-feet of torque in normal modes; 615 hp, 650 pound-feet in Wide Open Watts mode Transmission: Single-speed direct drive Battery: 102 kWh lithium-ion EPA estimated range on a charge: 303 miles Maximum charging speed: 190 kW DC; 11.5 kW 240v AC Charging time: 78 miles in 10 minutes w/190kW DC; about nine hours @ 240v. Wheelbase: 121.8 inches Length: 192.6 inches Width: 78 inches (86.5 including mirrors) Height: 64.8 inches Ground clearance: 7.5 inches Passenger volume: 104 cubic feet (estimated) Cargo volume: 25.8 cubic feet behind rear seat; 59.8 rear seat folded (25.5/59.1 without sunroof) Curb weight: NA Assembled in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico Contact Mark Phelan: 313-222-6731 or mmphelan@ Follow him on Twitter mark_phelan. Read more on autos and sign up for our autos newsletter. Become a subscriber. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS midsize SUV is brand's fastest SS ever
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11-04-2025
- Automotive
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Forgotten Mansion Garage Hides Rare Cadillac and Muscle Cars in Pristine Condition
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious Tucked away behind the weathered walls of a long-neglected mansion lies a time capsule of Detroit iron: three classic cars, seemingly untouched for years but in surprisingly solid condition. The discovery was recently documented by YouTuber 'RangerRickTV,' who toured the quiet property and stumbled across an unexpected automotive trio. According to the video, the home was once owned by an elderly couple whose children moved away years ago. Since their passing, the estate has reportedly remained unsettled and virtually undisturbed — including its garage. The first vehicle spotted was a 1959 Ford Thunderbird, identifiable by its distinct grille and trim, and likely powered by a 352ci V8. Though not particularly rare, its preservation status as an unrestored survivor gives it potential value among collectors. But the real surprises lay in a second garage, where a 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 and a Cadillac Series 62 coupe from the 1940s were tucked away. The Chevelle, though badged as an SS 396, reportedly houses a swapped 454ci engine — a hot-rodded remnant of its former self. The last known listing for the car dates back more than a decade. Most eye-catching, however, is the vintage Cadillac, believed to be either a 1946 or 1947 model. Finished in what appears to be Seine Blue Iridescent, the postwar coupe still shines with elegance. Though its restoration history is unclear, its condition is remarkable. With production numbers in the low thousands, and values often exceeding $55,000 at auction, this may be the crown jewel of the forgotten collection. While the property isn't technically abandoned, the cars remain in limbo. For now, they sit in quiet seclusion, relics of a bygone era — waiting for someone to bring them back to life.
