Eubank Jr. targets Canelo Álvarez in 2026: Mega-fight in sight?

Chris Eubank Jr. Targets a Fight Against Canelo Álvarez

British boxer Chris Eubank Jr. has his sights set on a showdown against Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez early next year, as long as he manages to defeat Conor Benn in their rematch on November 15, according to promoter Ben Shalom. Eubank Jr. and Benn will face each other for the second time at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. In their first encounter, Eubank Jr. won by unanimous decision in April. According to the terms of the contract, both boxers are obliged to fight twice. The rematch will be fought at middleweight, with a limit of 160 pounds and a rehydration clause of 10 pounds, as occurred in the first fight. In the event of victory, Eubank Jr. will seek a major fight against Álvarez, or even against Terence Crawford, in the first part of 2026.

“[2026] is going to be a great year [for Eubank]”, Shalom stated.

Ben Shalom

“I think he’ll come out victorious in a big way [against Benn] and then he’ll want the best. Canelo, Crawford, those are the two names he’d like to fight and we hope we can make that happen early next year.”

Chris Eubank Jr. faces Conor Benn for the second time in November. After Crawford’s victory over Álvarez, Eubank Jr. took to social media to express: “Eubank x Crawford 2026”. However, he has previously been linked to Álvarez, and Shalom believes that is the most likely option for the future.

“I think [Canelo] is the fight,” Shalom said.

Ben Shalom

“Canelo has never fought in the UK, the biggest star in boxing, and you have the biggest British boxing star [Eubank], the only one who could really make sense for Canelo. I think Wembley would sell out, I think it’s one of the biggest fights that could be made in the boxing world. Chris is focused on November 15th, then we can analyze that fight.