Currently, Chris Eubank Jr. is preparing for his much-anticipated return to the ring.
On October 12, the British fighter will be back in action after 13 months of inactivity.
His match will be against Polish boxer Kamil Szeremeta in a high-profile card in Riyadh, on the undercard for the bout between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol for the undisputed light heavyweight title.
The 34-year-old British boxer knows that to secure more significant fights in 2025, he must shine with a victory.
Eubank Jr. has publicly expressed his desire to face some of the most recognized names in the middleweight and super middleweight divisions, including the unified 168-pound champion, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez.
A decisive victory over Szeremeta could be the necessary step to secure a matchup with the Mexican.
Chris Eubank Jr. recalls highlights of his career
The Brighton boxer, known for his speed and aggression in the ring, revealed who he considers took his most devastating punch.
Surprisingly, this punch occurred during his fight against Avni Yildirim, a former opponent of Canelo Alvarez.
“My favourite power punch that I threw was against a man named Avni Yildrim in Germany,” Eubank Jr. stated in an interview with DAZN.
“I knocked him down, knocked him out in the fourth round, I believe it was. That was my favourite punch.”
The fight took place seven years ago and Eubank Jr.’s impressive performance secured him his third knockout victory at the time.
This memory remains a source of pride for the Brit, who has competed in multiple international venues.
Avni Yildirim’s career also led him to face Canelo Alvarez, four years after being knocked out by Chris Eubank Jr.
On that occasion, the Turkish fighter faced the Mexican at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, in a bout that ended similarly. Like in his matchup with Eubank Jr., Yildirim fell in the third round and chose not to continue, retiring on his stool.
In regards to the hardest punch he’s ever faced, Eubank Jr. mentioned one that wasn’t quite a punch.
“The hardest punch I ever received was actually an elbow from Liam Smith in our first fight”.
Liam Smith had two fights against Chris Eubank Jr. Smith emerged victorious in the first and Eubank Jr. won the second.
As Eubank Jr. prepares for his October 12 fight, his mindset is focused on continuing to showcase his power in the ring.
A devastating punch like the one he delivered to Yildirim could be the key to opening the door to a fight with Canelo, something he has longed for in recent years.
October 12 will be a decisive date for Chris Eubank Jr.
A dominant victory over Szeremeta will not only end his inactivity but could also catapult him onto the biggest stage in world boxing.
Expectations are high, and the son of the legendary Chris Eubank is ready to shine once again in the ring.
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