Chris Eubank Jr. Explains Why Canelo Alvarez Fight Didn’t Happen

Chris Eubank remained coy in particular about the fact that he still wants that match against Canelo Alvarez. Of course, only if it is under favorable terms. One problem was the financial offer; the other problem was his willingness to get in the ring with the star. He stated that

“So that was one issue. Another issue was, and the most important issue, I’ve been out of the ring for a year. I’m not just going in there. I’m going in there to beat Canelo. I’m not going in there to you know, just make up one of his shows like so many other guys do. Get a bit of money and bounce. No, I want that guy scalped.”

Chris Eubank was also concerned that facing a fighter of Canelo’s quality after such a long layoff would not be a prudent move at all. His target is to be a hundred percent ready to face the clash against the four-division world champion. Although Chris Eubank himself has targeted Canelo as his potential opponent, he understands that he has yet to become a top contender for such a fight. He is expected to compete against Polish contender Kamil Szeremeta on October 12 in Riyadh as part of the seven-fight card topped by the light-heavyweight championship fight between Beterbiev and Bivol. He mentioned that

“You don’t take a guy scalped like that after being inactive for a year. I’m not thirsty for money, so I don’t need to jump when you put the number in front of me. There’s only a few guys that you [Canelo] can fight. I know that fight’s going to be there next year. And by next year, I would have had two, three fights under my belt. I will be on a routine, I’ll be on a schedule, I’ll have my momentum, and then I’ll go and take him out.”

Final Thoughts

Chris Eubank’s primary goal is to get back to the fight game and with that upcoming fight against Szeremeta. Though the fight with Canelo did not occur this year, Chris Eubank is set to battle the Mexican iron-chinned sensation soon. Eubanks will be ready to make a statement next year.