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Mauricio Sulaimán predicts that Canelo Álvarez's next opponent will be the winner of Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn.

2025-04-24-17455104050744
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This Saturday, Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn will face off at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in a fight that revives the historic rivalry between their fathers. The bout has sparked major anticipation and controversy, especially after a press conference incident where Eubank threw an egg at Benn, referencing his past doping issues.

Both fighters arrive in top shape: Benn trained in Mallorca with his father, while Eubank Jr., the current IBO middleweight champion, hopes a win will lead to a shot at Saul "Canelo" Álvarez. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has supported this possibility, though critics question whether either fighter is truly at Canelo's level.

The fight will be contested at middleweight and broadcast on DAZN PPV and Sky Sports. Beyond the rivalry, the winner could take a big step forward on the global stage.

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