Last time out, Canelo Alvarez dared to be great as he often has done throughout his career, but fell short of his lofty expectations.
The Mexican icon has nothing left to prove in the ring, boasting one of the better careers of his generation. With his 36th birthday on the horizon, Alvarez is approaching the tail end of his career, though his name is still being linked with big spectacle matchups.
Despite failing to get his hand raised, Canelo Alvarez made history alongside Terence Crawford when they met on September 13. The pair combined for record-breaking viewership, with 41 million viewers tuning in worldwide to witness such a historic event.
Alongside their viewership numbers, Canelo vs. Crawford had a live attendance of over 70,000 people at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Constantly striving for greatness, Alvarez could blow that 70,000 live spectators out of the water should his rumored next outing go ahead.
According to reports, Canelo Alvarez is in line to welcome a second-generation boxer and former world champion to the ring.
Should the result go in his favor for a second consecutive time when he collides with Conor Benn in November, Chris Eubank Jr. could find himself standing between the ropes with a true legend of boxing.
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While Eubank Jr. has a tough bout ahead of him, his promoter has confirmed that he will attempt to lure Canelo Alvarez to the United Kingdom to face off with his athlete.
Wembley Stadium in London, England, would be an ideal venue for the two to lock horns. The fight has been slated for 2026, though all plans must fall in place for this to happen.
Though he has never competed in the UK, Alvarez has an established history with fighters hailing from the country, and will be hoping that form continues against Eubank Jr.
