Saul ‘Canelo‘ Alvarez is set to return to the ring later this year and it appears the list of potential opponents has been whittled down to just two.
Despite being chased by both David Benavidez and Terence Crawford, the undisputed super-middleweight champion is expected to make a lower-key defence.
Speaking to Fight Hub TV back in 2017, Eubank discussed Canelo and how he would approach the fight.
“He’s a solid fighter. We’re all solid fighters at this level. It’s just what you’re willing to give up and what your willing to do to win … My tactic would be to go in there and bring hell on Earth. Bring war.”
Despite their careers going in very different directions, the Mexican has never been far from the Brit’s mind. He was still discussing the match-up last year after a statement victory in his Liam Smith rematch. In an interview with Sky Sports, he reinforced his desire but cast doubt on Canelo returning the sentiment.
“Canelo goes where the money is and I can’t think of any bigger money fights than me versus Canelo. I know he wants to fight in the UK. It’s a huge market. There’s not many guys there that people would like to see fight more than me and Canelo Alvarez.
They call him the Brit slayer and people know I’m not going to go down without a fight I’m not going to get in there and freeze up. I’m going to go out there and take it to him. That’s what people want to see and that’s the fights he needs to be in. Whether he’ll accept a fight like that is to be seen.”
It looks that Eubank may finally have the fight he wants.
