Canelo Alvarez searching for his next opponent

Talks are open and the usual suspects are angling for a call

Just when it seemed like Chris Eubank Jr was in pole position to get the Canelo gig, Eddy Reynoso only goes and pulls the rug from right under his feet.

Eubank could be forgiven for thinking the slot was his after being considered for a September date, followed by Ben Shalom’s positive comments and Canelo’s penchant for battering Brits. 

Photo: LA Times

Eubank spent his last press conference donning a sword and praising His Excellency, Turki Alalshikh, for all the work he’s done in boxing. Canelo holds a different opinion. Not needing the luxury of Turki’s millions does that for you.

I recently wrote my first column for OddsNow on this very subject.

“Yes, dear boxing fan, brace yourself because it’s that time again.

The opportunity comes around twice a year now when serious fighters, contenders, blaggers and chancers purchase tickets and ramp up their efforts to win the biggest prize in boxing below the heavyweights. 

If you’re a middleweight (or junior middle, in truth) willing to bulk up a bit. Or, a light-heavyweight willing to skip a few meals and boil your frame down a few pounds, you could be in with a chance of winning the coveted Canelo sweepstake…”

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