Chris Eubank Jr could be on the cusp of a super fight with Canelo Alvarez.
While the Brit would undoubtedly go into the contest as a major underdog, there’s no denying that the match-up would gain massive attention from the fans.
During his career, the future Hall of Famer has dominated every Brit who’s dared take him on. Notably, Canelo destroyed Amir Khan with a thunderous right hand.
However, Eubank Jr believes he’s capable of avenging all of his countrymen who have fallen short against the legendary boxer.
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Chris Eubank Jr needs to beat Conor Benn again to fight Canelo Alvarez
Chris Eubank Jr has apparently received a promise from Turki Al-Sheikh that a showdown with Canelo Alvarez is just around the corner.
But in order to earn it, he’ll first have to do the double over Conor Benn.
When asked whether a fight with the Mexican is realistic, Eubank Jr’s manager, Elliott Amoakoh, told talkSPORT’s Fight Night Daily Podcast: “100%
“Hopefully, Canelo gets through Terence Crawford, we get through Conor Benn, and then they’ll do it next. So, that’s the negotiations that’s going on right now.
“Turki Al-Sheikh promised it to us.”
Canelo Alvarez was wobbled and nearly finished by the brother of a boxing legend
While many would expect Canelo to comfortably defeat Eubank Jr, it isn’t a complete foregone conclusion.
After all, the Guadalajara athlete isn’t invincible.
On a night he’ll never forget, the decorated competitor had to overcome serious adversity.
In an entertaining fight, Canelo had to survive when the brother of an icon wobbled him.