Chris Eubank Jr, who recently suffered a middleweight defeat to Conor Benn in their highly publicized rematch at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, may have an opportunity to revive his career by returning to the super-middleweight division.
Eubank Jr, widely regarded as one of Britain's most talented but also often troubled boxers, has had a long and storied professional career, yet he has never won a world championship title despite holding the lightly regarded IBO strap.
The 168-pound super-middleweight division is currently dominated by Christian Mbilli, who was elevated to become the WBC champion following Canelo Alvarez's retirement. With Mbilli's position as champion potentially at risk due to other fighters rising through the ranks, Eubank Jr could see an opportunity to challenge for top-level honors.
Frank Warren, promoter of Hamzah Sheeraz, has expressed a willingness to put his client against Eubank Jr in a potential fight. This move would not only provide a viable path back into contention for world title glory but also potentially bring some much-needed financial stability to the embattled middleweight champion.
Eubank Jr himself remains uncertain about his immediate future, citing that he cannot commit to boxing again until he regains his full health. However, given his natural talent and desire to make a comeback, there's no doubt in many quarters that Eubank Jr would welcome an opportunity to challenge for the WBC title or face Conor Benn once more.
The question now is whether Eubank Jr can overcome his recent struggles with weight and fitness issues, which have hindered him in the past. Can he reignite the form that earned him widespread plaudits early in his career? The road ahead may be fraught with challenges, but for fans of 'Ninja', Eubank Jr's potential return to top-level boxing is a tantalizing prospect that cannot be ignored.
Eubank Jr, widely regarded as one of Britain's most talented but also often troubled boxers, has had a long and storied professional career, yet he has never won a world championship title despite holding the lightly regarded IBO strap.
The 168-pound super-middleweight division is currently dominated by Christian Mbilli, who was elevated to become the WBC champion following Canelo Alvarez's retirement. With Mbilli's position as champion potentially at risk due to other fighters rising through the ranks, Eubank Jr could see an opportunity to challenge for top-level honors.
Frank Warren, promoter of Hamzah Sheeraz, has expressed a willingness to put his client against Eubank Jr in a potential fight. This move would not only provide a viable path back into contention for world title glory but also potentially bring some much-needed financial stability to the embattled middleweight champion.
Eubank Jr himself remains uncertain about his immediate future, citing that he cannot commit to boxing again until he regains his full health. However, given his natural talent and desire to make a comeback, there's no doubt in many quarters that Eubank Jr would welcome an opportunity to challenge for the WBC title or face Conor Benn once more.
The question now is whether Eubank Jr can overcome his recent struggles with weight and fitness issues, which have hindered him in the past. Can he reignite the form that earned him widespread plaudits early in his career? The road ahead may be fraught with challenges, but for fans of 'Ninja', Eubank Jr's potential return to top-level boxing is a tantalizing prospect that cannot be ignored.