It was recently revealed that negotiations for a possible fight between Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez and British fighter Chris Eubank Jr have resumed. This bout could take place sometime in 2025. Currently, Eubank Jr is targeting high-profile matchups, and Canelo, considered one of the most established champions today, could be a prime candidate.
Eubank Jr is coming off a decisive victory over Kamil Szeremeta following a successful rematch against Liam Smith last year. With this recent win, Eubank Jr reaffirms his desire to face Canelo, whom he considers an ideal opponent in the ring.
In an interview with Sky Sports, Eubank Jr stated, “That fight can absolutely happen within the next year.” The Brit believes Canelo faces a shortage of relevant opponents in his division, noting that the only names of interest, like David Benavidez, Artur Beterbiev, and Dmitry Bivol, aren’t in Alvarez’s natural weight class.
For Eubank Jr, a potential clash with Canelo goes beyond the sport. “Me and Canelo would be a hell of a build-up. Two very different personalities, very different backgrounds. That would be a lot of fun. It will be a lot of fun,” said the Brit. He believes the contrasting personalities of the two boxers would create an exciting rivalry that could attract a massive audience in both the UK and the U.S.
Eubank Jr’s promoter, Ben Shalom, confirmed that preliminary talks with Canelo Alvarez’s team have already resumed. Shalom also highlighted Canelo’s interest in a fight with Eubank Jr, assuring that this bout has the potential to fill Wembley Stadium.
“I think Canelo needs dance partners but he also needs stars. I don’t think his last couple of opponents have been the biggest stars,” Shalom expressed.
The possibility of a fight with Conor Benn is also on Eubank Jr’s radar, though Benn remains under a provisional suspension due to a doping case. “For me, the two fights for me are Canelo and Conor Benn,” said Shalom, noting that Benn’s situation is still an obstacle to be resolved before this option can be seriously considered.
In his final professional stage, Eubank Jr remains confident in his ability to unsettle his opponents. “Nobody gets under my skin. Everybody has tried, everybody has failed,” the Brit declared. Eubank Jr believes that Canelo Alvarez is uncomfortable with provocative conversations, asserting that he holds an advantage in the mental game leading up to a fight.
Aware of the popularity of the heavyweight division, Eubank Jr aspires to become the leading figure in British boxing, surpassing even icons like Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. “If I do what I am supposed to do and what I am capable of in these next few fights, I absolutely believe there is a strong chance I could become the face of boxing, British boxing especially,” Eubank Jr concluded.
The possibility of a showdown between Canelo Alvarez and Chris Eubank Jr is shaping up as a fight that could define the boxing scene in 2025, potentially elevating the Anglo-Mexican rivalry to new levels of intensity and spectacle.
Additionally, the bout against Eubank Jr’s rival, Conor Benn, is another major fight that could undoubtedly happen in 2025 as well. This matchup holds the potential to make history in boxing and thrill the British public in an ideal venue like the acclaimed Wembley Stadium.
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