Chris Eubank Jr. wants to fight bitter rival Billy Joe Saunders for the world title. He is'miles away' from a rematch.

CHRIS EUBANK JR will fight for a title in the world next to rematching Billy Joe Saunders.

Saunders defeated Eubank Jr. in 2014. Their rivalry has continued to grow ever since.


Chris Eubank Jr. wants to fight bitter rival Billy Joe Saunders for the world title. He is'miles away' from a rematch.
In 2014, Chris Eubank Jr. was defeated by Billy Joe Saunders

The former world champion at two weight has to think about his future after he was defeated by Canelo Alvarez (31), in May 2021.

Saunders said that the only fight he would go back for was against Eubank Jr.

Promoter Ben Shalom (Boxxer) is partnered by Sky Sports and he drew cold water on the rematch.

Shalom said to The Metro, "I think Chris would love this fight. But Billy Joe has been away for a while.

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Chris Eubank Jr. wants to fight bitter rival Billy Joe Saunders for the world title. He is'miles away' from a rematch.

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Chris Eubank Jr. wants to fight bitter rival Billy Joe Saunders for the world title. He is'miles away' from a rematch.

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As Eubank Jr. rematches are in the cards for next year, Saunders is being contacted to discuss a September return.

He's been having a great time and I believe he's miles away. We'll just have to wait and see if he returns to the ring.

Eubank Jr., 32, defeated Welshman Liam Williams (30) in Cardiff in February. He then returned to the arena and fought a massive fight.

Kell Brook (36), has announced his retirement, while Saunders (32) remains at the sidelines.

Eubank Jr. could now push for a world title shot after being well placed in the rankings.

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Demetrius Andrade (34), WBO title holder, appears set to move up in super-middleweight.

Jermall Charlo (32-year-old WBC champion) has also discussed similar plans. This could mean that both titles could be lost.

Gennady, 40, who is the owner of the WBA & IBF belts, will also be challenging Canelo for Canelo’s super-middleweight titles.

The 160lb straps are still available for grabs, leaving Eubank Jr ready to pursue his goals.

Shalom stated: "If there is an opportunity to fight for a title in the world, he should take it regardless of his name."

"I believe that Chris' world title credentials will make a fight with Conor Benn or Billy Joe, later on down the line, so much more exciting.


Chris Eubank Jr. wants to fight bitter rival Billy Joe Saunders for the world title. He is'miles away' from a rematch.
Chris Eubank Jr defeated Liam Williams in the last fight