CHRIS EUBANK JR has found a new home for his boxing career.
The son of British icon Eubank Sr has signed a “historic” deal with Sky Sports and promotional partner Boxxer.
Eubank’s last five fights have all been on Sky – the last two on pay-per-view against Liam Smith.
He was shockingly knocked out by Smith, 35, in January 2023, but avenged the defeat with an equally savage stoppage last September.
But Eubank hasn’t boxed since, despite recently emerging as a surprise candidate to face Mexican icon Canelo Alvarez this year.
And Canelo was among the four names on his mind after announcing his latest move.
Eubank, 34, said: “I’ve been in the game for 12 years and I’m still hungry. I’m still excited. I’m still in love with the sport of boxing.
“I’m in a blessed position right now where there are four or five different names out there that are mega fights that everyone wants to see.
“Canelo Alvarez, Terence Crawford, Conor Benn, Billy Joe Saunders – and that’s on my mind.
“There’s a lot more fighting that can be done, even domestically, so I’m in an exciting position.”
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Eubank was defeated by former world champion Saunders, 34, in 2014 and has since been linked with a bitter rematch.
In 2022, he signed a sensational fight against 26-year-old Benn, almost three decades after his parents’ famous rematch.
But the fight was called off just days after Benn failed a drugs test – for which he is still serving a suspension from the British Boxing Board of Control.
People like Crawford, 36, and Canelo, 33, have emerged as more surprising names to associate with Eubank.
But the middleweight is on the final list of opponents considered by Canelo for his anticipated return in September.
And promoter Ben Shalom said: “I’m incredibly excited to work with Chris to ensure we fully realize his huge potential and fierce ambition.
“We have been privileged to work with Chris on some great fight nights in the UK and there will be plenty more to come in the UK and around the world.
“He’s a true pay-per-view star. The hunger and ambition are there. We can’t wait to see him back in action and involved in some massive fights.”
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