Conor Benn makes decision on fighting Canelo | Boxing News

Conor Benn has firmly dismissed the prospect of a bout with super-middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez.

On Tuesday, Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh disclosed that the victor of the upcoming struggle between Chris Eubank Jr and Benn might be set to sq. off with the Mexican icon subsequent yr. Speaking to Sky Sports, Alalshikh stated: “Whoever is the winner we are working in the future to have him fight against Canelo.

“If Eubank wins, he may have the prospect to do Canelo originally of 2026. We have two huge conferences, one in Manchester on Tuesday, and one in London on Thursday, it is going to be big. And I believe it is going to be a great struggle. And additionally the undercard is powerful. The consequence of this struggle and the undercard will affect the longer term of our playing cards.”

Alalshikh also confirmed the inclusion of a rematch clause for the forthcoming bout, stating: “We have in our contract rematch choices. And yes, why not? But we are actually focusing on the primary struggle. Let’s see what occurs, and I believe it is going to be one thing wonderful, by no means occurred earlier than.”

Benn, who is already stepping up two weight classes to face Eubank Jr – from welterweight to middleweight – has indicated in an interview with Ring Magazine that he might decline the opportunity to ascend further to super-middleweight to challenge Alvarez. When questioned about the potential clash with ‘Saul,’ Benn remarked: “I imply, you need payday as Canelo says. So, nah, I’m good. I’ll need to go.”

The highly-anticipated grudge match between Benn and Eubank Jr is all set for April 26 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London. Tensions flared as the two fighters came face to face last night since their middleweight clash was announced. In a heated exchange, Eubank Jr delivered a slap to his foe while clutching an egg, mocking Benn’s earlier claim that his 2022 failed drug test was due to overconsumption of eggs. The confrontation in Manchester escalated quickly, forcing the fighters to be separated, with Benn later vowing on social media: “That’s the one shot you will land on me you f*****g p****. Two rounds you might be completed.”

Eubank Jr had taunted Benn earlier about the drug test saga, citing a tweet from a fan: “I learn a tweet that made me chuckle final week and it form of summed up what this struggle is. The man stated, ‘Chris Eubank Jr is an conceited f***ing prick and I am unable to wait till he smashes the eggs out of Conor Benn’. I do not perceive it however that is the eagerness we’ve garnered for this struggle.”

He probed Benn further during their encounter: “Conor, I’ve been that means to ask, how many eggs did it’s a must to eat to fail these two drug assessments? I’ve been racking my brains for a long time, everybody needs to know. ” Benn shot back fiercely, declaring: “I’ve been cleared 3 times… by people a lot smarter than your. One, I’ve been cleared and two, you’ll by no means be cleared of being a w***er.”

Eubank Jr’s promoter, Ben Shalom, admitted he was unaware of Eubank Jr’s intentions. He confessed: “Honestly I do not know what occurred. It was an egg, we are able to see it was an egg, however I did not know what it was on the time. I used to be in shock on the time like everybody else. It kicked off there… it was a great press convention up until then however I believe that was too far.”