Being undefeated was something that Trevor McCumby was proud of. He wasn’t, however, proud of his level of opposition. So, in an effort to change that, he took a gigantic step up in competition.

On September 14th, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, the two got it on in the co-main event.

Although he gave Plant all he could handle, things didn't go his way. Now, with a loss plastered to his record, McCumby’s looking to make his way back. In an ideal world, his starting position wouldn’t be from the bottom of the ladder. From his point of view, he accounted himself well and deserves another big-time opportunity.

If he had it his way, Edgar Berlanga would be next up. He’s fresh off his own loss at the hands of Canelo Alvarez but still carries around a big name. Of course, the Puerto Rican star and Ring’s No. 9 ranked light heavyweight is known for putting his opponents to bed. McCumby though, is wondering where was his so-called power against Alvarez.

In round three, McCumby (28-1, 21 KOs) watched as Berlanga was forced to pick himself up off the mat. To a certain extent, the 32-year-old believes he was lucky. Had it been him, Berlanga wouldn’t have seen the final bell.

“That’s something I’ve always had,” McCumby told The Ring when asked about his killer instinct. “Whenever I smell that blood, I really go for it. Sometimes my power surprises me. If I crack him early, I think it could be lights out.”

For now, Berlanga’s next move is an open-ended question. Eddie Hearn, his longtime promoter, mentioned McCumby as a possible opponent for a homecoming fight in Puerto Rico. Berlanga, nevertheless, wants either an immediate rematch with Alvarez or a date with William Scull, The Ring’s No. 5 ranked light heavyweight and current IBF champion.

The ball’s in Berlanga’s court but if he were willing to give McCumby an opportunity, he knows that the fans can expect an all-out war.

“I think knowing myself, I think I would go out there trying to bang it out.”