Eubank Jr and Benn given huge Canelo Alvarez | Boxing News

Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh has introduced the victor of the upcoming bout between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn shall be squaring off in opposition to Canelo Alvarez subsequent yr.

The extremely anticipated face-off between Eubank Jr and Benn is set for April 26 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, with stakes now sky-high for each fighters. Their authentic showdown was slated for October 2022 however received axed after Benn failed two drug assessments.

Benn’s profession confronted uncertainty however has since been given the inexperienced gentle to hunt his British Boxing Board of Control licence again following a National Anti-Doping Panel determination. The panel wasn’t “comfortably satisfied” that a doping offence occurred, regardless of Benn being probed for 2 VADA check anomalies for clomiphene, a banned fertility drug with performance-enhancing properties.

The Brit bounced back into the ring final September, securing a victory over Rodolfo Orozco in Florida. The 28 yr outdated enters the fray on the back of a triumph in opposition to Peter Dobson in Las Vegas this previous February. Meanwhile, Eubank Jr hasn’t been idle since their initial combat fell by way of; he suffered a loss to Liam Smith in January 2023 however avenged it with a dramatic Tenth-round knockout in Manchester come August. His newest win was a knockout in opposition to Kamil Szeremeta in October.

Eubank Jr is angling for a conflict with Alvarez and may very well be in line for a life-altering match subsequent yr ought to he prevail over his British opponent. “Whoever is the winner we are working in the future to have him fight against Canelo,” Alalshikh disclosed to Sky Sports.

“If Eubank wins, he will have the chance to do Canelo at the beginning of 2026. We have two big conferences, one in Manchester on Tuesday, and one in London on Thursday, it will be huge. And I think it will be a great fight. And also the undercard is strong. The result of this fight and the undercard will impact the future of our cards.” In the lead-up to their encounter, the combatants have engaged in a number of exchanges online. The bout carries substantial historic significance, as their fathers engaged in two legendary fights within the 90s.

With such a storied rivalry, anticipation amongst followers for Benn and Eubank Jr so as to add one other chapter is high – a prospect Alalshikh has not ruled out. “Yeah, we have in our contract rematch options. And yes, why not? But we are now focusing on the first fight. Let’s see what’s happens, and I think it will be something amazing, never happened before,” he stated. On high of that, the boxing bigwig from Saudi Arabia has confirmed that each Eubank Sr and Benn Sr are set to be current at ringside for the upcoming combat. He elaborated: “We discussed it with them, and everyone will be there. And we have a lot of surprises planned for inside the Tottenham stadium and during the entire fight week. There will also be a big concert lasting 20-30 minutes with very famous artists inside the stadium.”

The alternative for both Benn or Eubank Jr to face ‘Saul’ might change their lives without end. Just this month, stories indicated that Alvarez inked a four-fight settlement with Riyadh Season, which options a September bout with Terence Crawford. In breaking the information, Alalshikh boasted: “Don’t mess with the lion … 4 fights for Canelo with Riyadh Season … The Deal is done … A Lion doesn’t lose sleep over opinion of a sheep… Fear the lion not the jungle.”

Alvarez is scheduled to tackle William Scull for the undisputed super-middleweight championship on May 3 in Riyadh, earlier than squaring off in opposition to Crawford in Las Vegas later within the yr. The 34 yr outdated boxer then has two more fights deliberate in Saudi Arabia for the subsequent yr – one doubtlessly being in opposition to the victor of the Eubank Jr vs. Benn conflict. Responding to Alalshikh’s announcement, ‘Saul’ conveyed his enthusiasm on social media, merely stating: “Let’s go brother.”