Chris Eubank Jr. finished unbeaten star quicker than Canelo Alvarez did with sickening KO

Chris Eubank Jr.’s thunderous win over Avni Yildirim

Drawing the unbeaten Avni Yildirim in a trip to Germany, Eubank Jr. would once more put his IBO championship crown at the super middleweight limit up for grabs.

And tasked with handing Yildirim his first career loss following a bright 16-0 start to his career, Eubank Jr. needed just three rounds to defeat the Turkish star.

Unloading a lengthy barrage of hooks during the opening two minutes of the frame, Eubank Jr. staggered Yildirim, who was pressing forward, before unleashing a massive hook for an instant knockout win — forcing the referee to forgo starting a count.

Years later, Canelo would face off with Yildirim in defense of his WBA, WBC, and The Ring super middleweight crowns, where he would need all three rounds to force a corner stoppage win over the Turk challenger.

Chris Eubank Jr. linked with Canelo Alvarez blockbuster

Yet to book his return to the ring after his super middleweight title loss to Terence Crawford, Canelo has been linked to a laundry list of potential comeback opponents.

Expected to remain sidelined beyond a targeted comeback date amid a new update on elbow surgery, Canelo may not compete as soon as expected.

And having never stepped foot on British soil to compete, the Mexican icon has been tied to a blockbuster Wembley Stadium debut in his comeback to boxing.