Canelo Alvarez in talks over shock Chris Eubank Jr fight

Canelo Alvarez in talks over shock Chris Eubank Jr fight as British star emerges as the new 'favorite' to land undisputed super-middleweight date
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By OLIVER SALT
PUBLISHED: 20:57, 4 July 2024 | UPDATED: 21:05, 4 July 2024
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Chris Eubank Jr has emerged as the shock frontrunner to face Canelo Alvarez - with the British fighter closing in on a shot at the undisputed super-middleweight king.
Canelo last defended his 168lbs crown in dominant fashion against Jaime Munguia back in May, dropping his fellow Mexican to the canvas before earning a comfortable unanimous decision victory.
After racking up his fourth straight win, the 33-year-old is now on the hunt for his next opponent as he eyes a return to the ring later this year.
And according to ESPN's Salvador Rodriguez, Eubank Jr is the new favorite to challenge boxing's biggest cash cow next.
It is believed the former WBA title challenger - who has not fought since avenging his defeat to fellow Brit Liam Smith back in September - now finds himself in pole position after being listed as a potential opponent.