Chris Eubank Jr.He was reportedly added to the list of contenders for Saul “Canelo” Alvarez's comeback fight in September and is now the favorite to challenge the Guadalajara native for his super middleweight belt.
Some insiders on social media believe that Eubank Jr. and Canelo Alvarez could be finalizing a deal in the near future. Edgar Berlanga, David Benavidez, Jermall Charlo At least this year, he will not be considered a possible rival for the Mexican boxer at all.
“Britain's Chris Eubank Jr. has joined Canelo's list of potential rivals and is currently the favorite to sign the contract. He is the world middleweight champion with a record of 33-3 with 24 knockouts and is fresh off a knockout of former Jalisco victim Liam Smith in a bid for revenge,” ESPN's Salvador Rodriguez said on his X account, formerly known as Twitter.
This would change his plans, but many believe it won't affect him.
After Canelo Alvarez reached an agreement with mandatory challenger William Scull his International Boxing Federation (IBF) Belt holders Edgar Berlanga and David Benavidez were the favorites to face off again in 2024, but that appears to have changed.
A few days ago, Rodriguez reported that Puerto Rico's Berlanga was the most likely fighter to take on Canelo Alvarez, with Jermall Charlo also in the running. Guadalajara Mexico would prefer September 14, but that date is Mexican Independence Day, so the match could be postponed for several weeks.
Chris Eubank Jr. knocked out Liam Smith in the 10th round in his final bout in the ring, in a rematch in September 2023 at Manchester Arena in England.
