Chris Eubank Jr.has embarked on a new chapter in his boxing career, signing with Sky Sports and its promotional partner Boxer. Chris Eubank Sr.Eubank Jr's last five fights have been broadcast on Sky Sports, with his last two being highly-anticipated pay-per-view events. Liam Smith.
In a surprising turn of events, Eubank was knocked out by Smith in January 2023 but made a strong comeback with a stoppage win in the rematch last September.
Eubank has not stepped into the ring since that win, but his name has emerged as a possible opponent for the Mexican boxing star. Canelo Alvarez Earlier this year, Eubank named Canelo as one of four key players he was watching when announcing his new contract with Sky Sports.
“I've been in the sport for 12 years now and I'm still hungry. I'm still excited. I'm still in love with the sport of boxing,” Eubank said.
“I'm in the blessed position now where I have four or five guys who are going to play in the big games that everyone wants to see.
“Canelo Alvarez, Terence Crawford, Conor Benn, Billy Joe Saunders – This is just what I came up with.
“There are still many matches to come domestically, so I'm really looking forward to it.”
A potential fight with Canelo
Eubank Jr.'s career has had some notable moments, including a loss to a former world champion. Billy Joe Saunders In 2014.
In 2022, Eubank Connor BennIt was nearly 30 years since their fathers' famous rematch, but the bout was called off just days before the fight when Ben failed a drugs test and was suspended by the British Boxing Board of Control.
recently, Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez Related to Eubank Jr.Middleweight Eubank is being considered as one of the final contenders for Canelo's long-awaited return fight, scheduled for September.