“Calm Down”: Fans “Speak Up” After Chris Eubank Jr. Calls Out Canelo Alvarez
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After avenging his loss to Liam Smith, Chris Eubank Jr. expressed his interest in fighting Canelo Alvarez next. In his opinion, Alvarez travels where the money is and there is “a huge market” in the UK. Likewise, the 33-year-old said, “I can’t think of any bigger money fights than me vs. Canelo.” According to Eubank Jr., people would like to see him fight Alvarez and “that’s the fight he [Canelo] needs to be in“.
“There aren’t many other guys there that people would like to see fight more than me and Alvarez. He’s one of them guys, he really does make the rules,” Eubank Jr. told Sky Sports. Having expressed his interest in sharing the ring with the current undisputed super Middleweight champion, Eubank Jr. urged the “fans to speak up“. “Tell the fans, get the fans to speak up,” he added. Well, following Eubank Jr.’s statements, the fans spoke up. Here is what they said.
Fans react as Chris Eubank Jr. contemplates the biggest money fight with Canelo Alvarez
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Having called out Alvarez, Eubank Jr., who found Brian McIntyre’s arrest “mindblowing,” declared that he would not go down without a fight. In addition, he stated that he would not “freeze up” either against the Mexican boxer in the ring. Along these lines, he said, “I’m going to go in there and I’m gonna take it to him. That’s what people want to see.” “Whether he’ll accept a fight like that is to be seen,” he added during his Sky Sports exclusive.
According to one fan, Eubank Jr. vs. Alvarez, would “honestly” be a great fight.
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Honestly would be a great fight
— Riker (@JoeRikerEvans) September 14, 2023
However, one felt, Canelo would win “by stoppage“.
Canelo by stoppage
— baboola (@baboolaman) September 14, 2023
Meanwhile, one reminded Eubank Jr. that he had to rematch Liam Smith. “Calm down,” they added.
Cmon mate you had to rematch Liam Smith and now you want Canelo? Calm down.
— 𝐙𝐓 (@ZTftbl) September 14, 2023
On the other hand, one pointed out that several fighters have lately been saying, “Me v Canelo is the biggest fight in boxing”.
So many fighters have been saying “me v Canelo is the biggest fight in boxing” lately 😂
— Slowpoke🌊 (@EskelsenBXR) September 14, 2023
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However, one said that Eubank just wanted the payday.
Nobody except for Eubank wants to see him fight Canelo. In fact Eubank doesn’t even want to fight Canelo. He just wants the #PayDay. 💯
— DJ Double D (@Daniel_Dorsett) September 14, 2023
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What do you think of Chris Eubank Jr.’s interest in fighting Canelo Alvarez? Would you be interested in seeing the two share the ring? Share your thoughts with us in the comment section below. For all the latest and exciting boxing updates, follow EssentiallySports!
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