Canelo vs Eubank Jr

When is Canelo vs Eubank Jr?

Canelo Alvarez could face Chris Eubank Jr in Early 2024 in New York.

The fight would be contested over 12 rounds in the Middleweight division, which means the weight limit would be 160 pounds (11.4 stone or 72.6 KG).

Canelo vs Eubank Jr stats

Canelo Alvarez would step into the ring with a record of 60 wins, 2 loses and 2 draws, 39 of those wins coming by the way of knock out.

Chris Eubank Jr would make his way to the ring with a record of 33 wins, 3 loses and 0 draws, with 24 of those wins by knock out.

The stats suggest Eubank Jr would have a slight advantage in power over Canelo, with a 73% knock out percentage over Canelo's 65%.

Canelo Alvarez is the younger man by 1 year, at 33 years old.

Eubank Jr has a height advantage of 2 inches over Canelo. This also extends to a 2-inch reach advantage.

Both Canelo Alvarez & Chris Eubank Jr fight out of an orthodox stance.

Canelo is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 28 more fights, and made his debut in 2005, 6 years earlier than Eubank Jr, whose first professional fight was in 2011. He has fought 257 more professional rounds, 484 to Eubank Jr's 227.

Chris Eubank Jr is currently ranked number 2 by the WBC, 1 by the WBO and 5 by the RING in the 160lb division.

Canelo vs Eubank Jr form

Canelo has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance 3 times.

In his last fight, he beat Jermell Charlo on 30th September 2023 by unanimous decision in their IBF World Super Middleweight, WBA Super World Super Middleweight, WBC World Super Middleweight and WBO World Super Middleweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Previous to that, he had beat John Ryder on 6th May 2023 by unanimous decision in their IBF World Super Middleweight, WBA Super World Super Middleweight, WBC World Super Middleweight and WBO World Super Middleweight championship fight at Estadio Akron, Zapopan, Mexico.

Going into that contest, he had won against Gennady Golovkin on 17th September 2022 by unanimous decision in their The Ring Super Middleweight, WBC World Super Middleweight, WBA Super World Super Middleweight and IBF World Super Middleweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Before that, he had been beaten by Dmitry Bivol on 7th May 2022 by unanimous decision in their WBA Super World Light Heavyweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

He had beat Caleb Plant on 6th November 2021 by knockout in the 11th round in their WBC World Super Middleweight, WBA Super World Super Middleweight, IBF World Super Middleweight and WBO World Super Middleweight championship fight at MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Nevada.

Eubank Jr has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 2 of them, going the distance twice.

In his last fight, he defeated Liam Smith on 2nd September 2023 by technical knockout in the 10th round at AO Arena, Manchester, United Kingdom.

Previous to that, he had lost to Liam Smith on 21st January 2023 by technical knockout in the 4th round at Manchester Arena, Manchester.

Going into that contest, he had defeated Liam Williams on 5th February 2022 by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at Motorpoint Arena, Wales.

Before that, he had won against Wanik Awdijan on 16th October 2021 by technical knockout in the 5th round at Newcastle Arena, Tyne and Wear.

He had defeated Marcus Morrison on 1st May 2021 by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Manchester Arena, Manchester.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Canelo Alvarez has been fighting more than Chris Eubank Jr.

Canelo Alvarez last fought 3 months and 29 days ago, while Chris Eubank Jr's last outing was 4 months and 26 days ago.

Canelo's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 2 months and 22 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 5 months and 11 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 59 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 11.8 rounds on average.

Eubank Jr's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 8 months and 27 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 6 months and 19 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 41 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 8.2 rounds on average.

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