Canelo Alvarez is gearing up for his annual fight around Mexican Independence Day in September, with negotiations reportedly underway for a showdown against Chris Eubank Jr. The 33-year-old Alvarez, fresh off a dominant victory over Jaime Munguia, is likely to put his undisputed super middleweight titles on the line in this potential matchup.
Eubank Jr., aged 34, is coming off a 10th-round TKO win over Liam Smith and holds a record of 33-3 with 24 knockouts. As the son of former world champion Chris Eubank Sr., Eubank Jr. has previously held interim titles at middleweight and challenged for the WBA title at 168 pounds.
If finalized, this fight would present Eubank Jr. with his most significant opportunity and potentially his largest payday to date. Trained by Brian McIntyre for his last bout, Eubank Jr. showcased a revamped style and could retain McIntyre's services for the Alvarez fight, offering McIntyre a chance to further solidify his reputation as a top trainer.
While the Alvarez-Eubank Jr. clash has the potential for commercial success in multiple countries, Alvarez continues to face criticism for not pursuing a matchup with David Benavidez. Despite Benavidez's recent win and expressed interest in moving on from chasing Alvarez, the Mexican star seems focused on fights that align with his risk-reward strategy.
With the fight potentially joining other high-profile events in September, such as Noche UFC and the Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel DuBois title bout, the month is shaping up to be an exciting one for combat sports fans.
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