Chris Eubank Jr could be next for Canelo Alvarez, says Turki Alalshikh

Controversial boxing promoter Turki Alalshikh has suggested that Chris Eubank Jr could be next for Canelo Alvarez following the latter’s fight against Terence Crawford.

As we know, Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford will square off in an absolutely huge superfight on September 13 of this year. It’s a tough fight to call given that both men are ‘GOAT’ contenders within their own generation, but due to the size advantage for Canelo, a lot of people tend to believe that he has the advantage in this particular matchup.

Regardless of whether or not you fall into that category, it’s certainly interesting to consider the possibilities. Of course, a lot of fight fans and pundits are constantly looking ahead to the future, and British fans are especially interested in the possibility of Chris Eubank Jr getting a crack at Canelo.

After his thrilling win over Conor Benn, Chris Eubank Jr made it clear that he wants to throw down with the Mexican sensation – which he’s been calling for over and over again in recent years. If Turki Alalshikh is to be believed, it could well happen in early 2026.

Chris Eubank Jr could get Canelo Alvarez fight next

“Then we have the second fight in February for Canelo. It’s a main fight. It’s going to be against one of the two options, Sheeraz or Eubank,” said Turki Alalshikh to Ring Magazine.

Quotes via Boxing News 24

Chris Eubank Jr has had a fascinating career up to this point and now, it feels like he’s finally getting the recognition that a lot of his fans have always believed he deserves.

Regardless of whether or not he gets the Canelo fight, he’s certainly written his name into the history books courtesy of his grudge match with Benn – and who knows, maybe a rematch could even happen one day.