Chris Eubank Jr signs to Boxxer

Chris Eubank Jr (33-3, 24 ko) is the son of the legendary former fighter, WBO Middleweight and WBO Super-Middleweight Champion, Christopher “ Livingstone “ Eubank.

Eubank Jr has signed a promotional deal with Ben Shalom's Boxxer to fight on Sky Sports, following in his father's footsteps. Chris Eubank snr notably boxed on Sky Sports against Nigel Benn & Joe Calzaghe.

Eubank's last five fights have all been on Sky TV, with two on the pay-per-view platform, a significant achievement in the boxing world. This trend is expected to continue, given Eubank's popularity and the platform's reach. Eubank has not fought since avenging the loss in the rematch to Liam Smith in September 2023.

Eubank Jr. expressed his determination to succeed in his new promotional deal, telling Sky Sports, "I'm very excited to have signed with Boxxer and [promoter] Ben-Shalom. They fit the direction I want to take. We have big plans over the next 12 to 24 months".

At 34, Eubank Jr has shown resilience in the face of recent inactivity and must now seize this opportunity at the latter end of his career. Despite the challenges, Eubank Jr remains one of the biggest names in British boxing, a testament to his commitment to the sport.Eubank Jr is not short of options after being shortlisted as a potential opponent to undisputed 168-lb champion Canelo Alvarez. If the Canelo fight doesn't materialise, Eubank Jr will have plenty of options at 160 lbs and 168 lbs, promising a series of exciting matchups. These include a fight with British countrymen Conor Benn, rising star Hamzah Sheeraz, or a rematch with Billy Joe Saunders, all of which have the potential to be thrilling encounters.