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      ‘They get a little bit nervous’ – Canelo Alvarez reveals promise he makes to his daughter before every fight

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      CANELO ALVAREZ revealed his kids are his biggest and most nervous fans – until he reassures them with a simple promise.Canelo has two daughters, Emily and Maria and a son named Saul Adiel – with different women.Canelo Alvarez with his youngest daughter Maria and wife FernandaCanelo makes a special promise to Maria before every fightCredit: fernandagmtzCanelo stands next to eldest daughter Emily, left, with son Saul Adiel next to MariaCredit: @canelo All three of the Mexican superstar’s children are regulars at ringside for his fights – but he has to first put them at ease. Canelo, 34, told SunSport: “They get a little bit nervous, but they like it. They scream, they support me with all they have.”I think Maria is the one with more nervous on herself because she says that she don’t want somebody to hurt me or something like that.”And I say, ‘Don’t worry, that’s why I’m here training and do my doing my best here in training camp so that doesn’t happen.'”READ MORE IN BOXINGCanelo had his eldest Emily when he was just 16 with Karen Beltran – and they remain on good terms parenting together.Canelo had son Saul Adiel, six, with Nadia Sepulveda in 2019 and shares Maria, seven, with his current wife Fernanda. The boxing great has dated Fernanda on and off – welcoming their daughter in 2017 – before marrying in 2021.His two youngest are always in the gym with their super-dad – but it is eldest Maria who only truly understands his superstardom.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSCanelo said: “I think they realise a little bit, but not the magnitude of what I do or what I am in boxing.”Maybe my older daughter, obviously she’s 17, so she already realised how big I am. But my other kids Adel and Maria, maybe they realise a little bit.”Canelo Alvarez warns he’s ready to bash more Brit rivals with boxing icon ‘dreaming’ of UK debut Canelo is believed to have met his wife Fernanda over ten years ago before they started dating around the time Maria was born. They broke up but later reconciled before marrying and Canelo – who hopes to retire at 37 – revealed Fernanda wants to add to the Alvarez clan.He said: “My wife wants me to retire at 40! Imagine that, and I say ‘No, I don’t, I don’t think so.’ She likes to see me fighting and all that kind of stuff.”And obviously she wants to have more kids and she wants the other kids to see me in training and seeing what I do in the training camps and this and that.”But I say to her, you know, they’re gonna see me in another areas of my life, in my business and that kind of stuff, but we’ll see.”Canelo returns in an undisputed super-middleweight title decider against William Scull in Riyadh – his first bout outside of North America. A super-fight against Terence Crawford, 37, is also expected to follow in September in Las Vegas as part of a four-bout deal with Saudi’s Turki Alalshikh. Canelo’s eldest Emily, far right, with his son Adel and youngest daughter MariaCredit: GettyThe boxing legend with his eldest daughter EmilyCredit: @caneloSaul Adiel and Maria in the gym with CaneloCredit: @canelo Canelo only penned the bumper contract after walking away from a shock fight with 28-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in May. Talks were advanced for a May 3 bout in Vegas – with news even getting back to Canelo’s youngest daughter Maria. He said: “Maybe her friends told her about the fight.”Because the fathers of her friends told them and everything talking about it – because they don’t know anything about boxing.”That kind of people don’t know anything about boxing and they think Jake Paul is really good fighter. Which he is a fighter, but it’s levels in boxing. “And that’s why my daughter told me, ‘You’re gonna fight with Jake Paul?’ And I said, ‘He’s not on my level my love, don’t worry!'”I think it’s for that fact that people don’t how boxing works.” Canelo still leaves the door open to the spectacle bout – but reveals he is glad the fiasco is now put behind him. Read More on The SunHe said: “I’m very happy. Things happen for a reason and I’m happy with this and I’m gonna enjoy it as much as I can.”Watch the full episode of The Sun’s Split Decision featuring exclusive interviews with Canelo Alvarez, Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney.Canelo fights William Scull in RiyadhCredit: GettyTerence Crawford is set to fight Canelo in SeptemberCredit: Getty Images – GettyCanelo had to walk away from fighting Jake PaulCredit: Rex More

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      ‘How was I surviving?’ – Devin Haney grimaces at thought of his old weight cuts after moving up to fight Jose Ramirez

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      DEVIN HANEY is a happier and healthier fighter after ditching dangerous weight cuts to fight safely up in weight.Haney held undisputed world titles at the 135lb lightweight division – somehow shrinking down to 9st 9lb to do so.Devin Haney has put his lightweight days behind himCredit: AFP – GettyHaney even questioned how he made the weightHe is now fighting up in weightCredit: X @RealdevinhaneyAnd going up to 140lb to win the WBC super-lightweight belt at 10st was no less gruelling for the shredded American star. But now Haney, 26, is working his way up the divisions and returns on Friday night in a 144lb catchweight clash against Jose Ramirez.Grimacing at the thought of his old weight cuts, he told SunSport: “I was talking to my nutritionist, my team, and just wondering like, ‘How was I even making that weight? How was I surviving, fighting under those conditions?'”But, you know, Allah’s the perfect planner, everything happens for a reason. READ MORE IN BOXING”It put me in this position that I’m in now, so now I appreciate it so much more and feel so much better, mentally, physically, everything.”Haney is finally able to train on a full stomach, not sacrificing vital calories to squeeze himself down in weight.And no longer starving, a healthy fighter seems a happy fighter. Haney, back after 12 months out, said with a chuckle: “Everybody on my team is happy.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”Everybody’s seeing how much better I look, how much I’m glowing, how everything is just so much better like this.”And I was much more disciplined coming into this camp as well with the year-long layoff, I was able to focus more and coming to this camp, prepared to have a good pre-camp.Devin Haney’s new motivation in career after birth of his daughter ahead of boxing return”So, it all played a role and on May 2nd, my performance will show.”Haney has not returned since his controversial fight with Ryan Garcia, also 26, in April 2024.He was dropped three times before losing a decision – only for the result to be overturned after Garcia failed a drug test.Haney took a break from boxing – welcoming his baby daughter in January – while also relocating his training camp. The multimillionaire has traded the sweltering Las Vegas heat for Big Bear’s gruelling altitude in California – devoid of any unwelcome distractions. Haney said: “All I was doing was eat, sleep and praying, and training, that was it.”That was the only thing that I was to do. I was watching a little TV but not like that. I was really just resting when I wasn’t training.”How was I even making that weight? How was I surviving, fighting under those conditions?Devin Haney Garcia tested positive for ostarine – a banned substance known to boost muscle growth – and accepted a one-year ban.It followed after tests taken on the day of and 24 hours before the fight – which was changed to a no-contest.Garcia had returned clean VADA tests during the build-up to the bout, and put the positive ostarine result down to contaminated supplements.A massive rematch between the former amateur rivals is planned for this winter and already looming large.But first, Haney faces Ramirez, 32, and Garcia fights Rolando Romero, 29, in a stunning three-bout card at Times Square on Friday.And while Haney technically had his unbeaten record restored – the beatdown against Garcia lives long in the memory for fans.Questions over Haney’s confidence have been asked – and they will be answered in the ring. He said: “That’s for the world to see. Read More on The Sun”The world is supposed to tune in and see on May 2nd and they’re gonna see that I’m a far better version from what I was before and I’d like to show that on May 2nd.”Watch the full episode of The Sun’s Split Decision featuring exclusive interviews with Canelo Alvarez, Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney.Ryan Garcia had his win over Haney overturned due to a failed drug testCredit: GETTYHaney returns against Jose RamirezCredit: GettyGarcia faces Rolando Romero with a rematch against Haney due to followCredit: Getty More

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      Oleksandr Usyk doesn’t fear Daniel Dubois after he was knocked out by HORSE that left ‘hole in head and lots of blood’

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      OLEKSANDR USYK is not the least bit worried about Daniel Dubois’ devastating horsepower after surviving a knockout blow from a stallion!Ukraine’s 38-year-old WBC, WBO and WBA heavyweight king climbed off the canvas to beat the Brit in Poland back in 2023 — after being thumped in the crown jewels.Daniel Dubois and Oleksandr Usyk sat down with SunSportCredit: The SunUsyk revealed that he was kicked in the head by a horseCredit: The SunLondoner Dubois is now the IBF champ following his sensational September shellacking of Anthony Joshua and has the undisputed rematch at Wembley for July 19.The giant pair visited SunSport HQ to film an intense interview.Usyk revealed his freakish resilience — which has helped him beat Tony Bellew, Derek Chisora, Joshua twice and Tyson Fury twice — was first called upon when he was smashed unconscious and lay bleeding after being kicked by a nag.“This silver hair is a power,” the undefeated London 2012 heavyweight golden boy and former undisputed cruiserweight told us after we joked about a few grey hairs appearing around his crown.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe 6ft 3in Usyk claimed: “It’s not possible for me to be too old.“When I was young, a horse punched me in the head, BAM! The horse had zero fights, zero wins and one knockout.“When I opened my eyes I asked, ‘Am I alive?’ and everybody celebrated that I had survived.“They put me on the back of the horse cart and took me home, where they told my parents I had a little problem.Most read in BoxingUsyk was left with a hole in his head after being kicked by a horseCredit: Instagram / @usykaaCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“The problem was a hole in my head and lots of blood.“But — after one month — I was back in the field and looking for the horse. I found him and grabbed him by the neck, jumped on and rode him for about 10 kilometres. No problem.”How Eubank Sr’s stunning return helped secure son’s victory | Split Decision | Knockout AnalysisBut 27-year-old Dubois disagreed and said we are looking at a “silver-haired pensioner”.Usyk tragically missed saying goodbye to his dad, Anatoly, on his deathbed because of a delay in getting back home following his Olympic win here 13 years ago.The southpaw has given touching interviews about his dad’s influence even from beyond the grave, with visits in dreams before his big fights.When I was young, a horse punched me in the head, BAM! The horse had zero fights, zero wins and one knockout.Oleksandr UsykMum Nadya has remained out of the spotlight but she has given her boy some specific advice for the Dynamite Dubois rerun.Usyk added: “My mother told me to be careful in training and in the ring.“She told me not to get punched and to have a big groin protector.”Despite shoving the Ukrainian on Wembley’s hallowed turf on Monday, 6ft 5in Dubois paid a perfect tribute to his rival over the work he has done for his war-torn country.Daniel Dubois has said he needs to be ‘the king’ in the ringCredit: The SunUsyk defeated Dubois when they faced off in 2023Credit: Richard Pelham / The SunBut he admits it is pointless trying to outthink the master of mind games who drove Gypsy King Fury into retirement.Dubois said: “He is a hero to his people and I commend him for that.“But once we are in the ring, I need to be the king. I need to take his belts and become undisputed.Boxing is like a drug, big sport is like a drug. And I am a boxing narco man.Oleksandr Usyk“I am battle-hardened now, I am totally different to the fighter who lost our first fight.“I am not going to try to get into his head — I am just going to punch him.”Read More on The SunBut Usyk sees himself as the fight game’s answer to former Colombian drug lord and billionaire criminal mastermind Pablo Escobar — untouchable at the top.He said: “Boxing is like a drug, big sport is like a drug. And I am a boxing narco man.”Usyk found Tyson Fury was his toughest opponent More

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      Teofimo Lopez ready to follow in his dad’s footsteps by one day training his son… despite their ‘rough’ experiences

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      TEOFIMO LOPEZ is ready to one day coach his son to become a boxer – despite the sport taking a toll on the relationship with his own dad. Lopez has been coached by his father Teofimo Sr throughout his amateur and professional career.Teofimo Lopez with his dadCredit: GettyTeofimo Sr has always coached his boyLopez and his son JuniorAnd while the two are inseparable, boxing has caused the lines to be blurred between father and son and trainer and fighter. But even so, if Lopez’s three-year-old son Junior wanted to enter the family business, the world champion could not bare pass his boy over. He told SunSport: “I would train my son and I would coach him.”I think that he’ll be in the best hands with me. I’ll definitely be there watching him, step by step. READ MORE IN BOXING”I’ll definitely have other trainers or other mentors that have paved the way for myself to watch him as well, to make sure that my son is in the great hands along the journey of boxing because this road is rugged, it’s rough.”Many bumps and you gotta be a strong, you gotta be strong willed, to be able to conquer all of them.”Lopez will be the first to admit his volatile dad is often a coach first and father second – with boxing always coming first. He said: “Boxing all the time. I mean, it’s not too hard though.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”It’s good to sometimes feel like you have many more things outside of boxing but everything always involves in boxing. “This is what I know, this is my world and I love it. And I think that was the thing about my whole situation was the key of trying to find out what was my purpose what is it that I need to do?”Why Devin Haney was ‘smiling ear to ear’ and Teofimo Lopez ‘loved’ Chris Eubank Jr’s emotional reunion with his dadLopez, 27, returns on Friday night in a historic three-fight card staged in New York’s famous Times Square. He defends his WBO super-lightweight title against rival Arnold Barboza Jr, 33, amid inconsistent performances in the ring. Lopez has excellent wins over Vasiliy Lomachenko and Josh Taylor – but escaped with controversial decisions against Jamaine Ortiz and Sandor Martin.Also in action on the night is Ryan Garcia against Rolando Romero and Devin Haney returning to face Jose Ramirez. Lopez especially has history with Garcia, Haney, both 26, and Romero, 29, dating back to their days boxing in amateur competitions. He said: “We all know each other from like the amateurs. That’s what it feels like right now.Read More on The Sun”It feels like we’re in a national tournament. Only thing is that the stage got bigger. “The people know us a bit more and what else can I say? It’s a historic event. But other than that, it’s, no pressure, no rivalry, just entertainment.” Lopez returns to fight Arnold Barboza JrCredit: GettyDevin Haney fights Jose RamirezCredit: GettyRyan Garcia headlines against Rolando RomeroCredit: Rex More

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      Anthony Joshua sends Tyson Fury blunt Mike Tyson inspired message after Gypsy King’s X-rated retirement U-turn

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has seemingly responded to Tyson Fury’s retirement U-turn and jibes at Oleksandr Usyk.Fury stunned the boxing world by announcing his fifth retirement from the sport less than a month after his second-straight defeat to pound-for-pound king Usyk last December.Tyson Fury announced his fifth retirement from boxing less than a month after losing his rematch with Oleksandr UsykCredit: GETTYFury, however, has continued to train and performed a public U-turn this weekCredit: INSTAGRAM@TYSONFURYLong-time rival Anthony Joshua seemingly sent Fury a Mike Tyson-inspired message after seeing the Gypsy King’s recent rant at UsykCredit: INSTAGRAM@ANTHONYJOSHUABut the Gypsy King performed a public U-turn this week by posting a video of himself with head coach Sugarhill Steward in the gym to his socials and saying: “You know what’s coming.”He followed that up with an explosive rant at Usyk on Instagram, insisting he won their bouts and that he’d fight him “any time, any place” in a trilogy.Fury’s rant at the Ukrainian has seemingly caught the attention of Joshua, who has appeared to remind the Wythenshawe warrior that he’ll fight him at the drop of a hat.Earlier this week, AJ shared an iconic post-fight interview from Mike Tyson, in which the boxing legend said: “You know me.READ ON FURY VS AJ”If things are right, I’ll fight anyone. In any place… in their backyard.”Joshua and Fury, 35 and 36 respectively, seemed dead certs to throw down in a long-overdue Battle of Britain this year after the latter’s consecutive losses to Usyk.Fury, however, seemingly put the final nail in the coffin of the domestic dust-up with his latest hanging up of the gloves.Former two-time unified heavyweight champion Joshua, however, hasn’t given up hope of sharing the ring with his long-time rival.Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHe recently told iFL TV: “I feel like it’s the best fight [for me].”But I think Fury, commercially, is a great fight and it’s a great man’s fight as well. So I think it makes sense.”People might say [Joseph] Parker, people might say – I don’t know.Tyson Fury training TWO TIMES a day as speculation ramps up over £300m comeback fight against Anthony Joshua”You could say it’s been years in the making. But listen, the heavyweight division has been thriving.”And why I say it’s probably still a great fight is as I said Parker is, for me, a great story of someone that never gives up.”And the thing is, there is going to be one winner and one loser and there’s going to be bloodshed. And it ain’t gonna be mine.”AJ hasn’t fought since his ill-fated bid to reclaim the IBF heavyweight title last September against Daniel Dubois, who knocked him out in the fifth round of their Wembley war.Anthony Joshua hasn’t given up hope of sharing the ring with Tyson FuryCredit: REUTERS More

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      Ryan Garcia says his one-year-old son is already a champion in the making… and has his famous left hook

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      RYAN GARCIA says his one-year-old son is already a boxing champion in the making – having inherited his famous left hook. The father-of-three has two daughters, sharing Rylie with ex-girlfriend Catherine Gamez and Bela with his former wife Andrea Celina. Ryan Garcia with his son HenryCredit: InstagramGarcia, famed for his left hook, says his son is a naturalCredit: GettyAnd in December 2023, he welcomed his son Henry into the world with Andrea, who he remains close with as they parent together.The American superstar named his youngest after his dad – who introduced Garcia and brother Sean to boxing aged just seven.Henry still helps train and corner his sons – and Garcia will be there for his boy should he choose to enter the family business. He told SunSport: “If I see him really wanting it, I’ll have no other choice but to support him like my dad supported me, so I can’t take that away from him.READ MORE IN BOXING”If that’s in his heart, like it was in my heart, I gotta be like what my dad did for me. “I have a great example of what it means to believe in your son, so I think that I’m gonna just carry that forward to my son.”If he believes in himself, truly, I believe in him and I know all the ins and outs of of the game now, so it could be that much easier for him.”Despite baby Henry not turning two for another six months, he is already practising his boxing skills with his famous fighting father.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSGarcia revealed: “He already has the left hook though, which is crazy.”I’m not kidding. I do mitts and I didn’t even teach him that, I guess it’s in his blood.”Ryan Garcia opens up on failed drug test after having Devin Haney win stripped away from himGarcia, 26, returns to the ring on Friday night against former sparring rival Rolando Romero, 29, to headline an historic card in Times Square.It comes having served a 12-month ban for testing positive for ostarine – known to boost muscle growth – after fighting Devin Haney. Garcia had dropped Haney three times before winning a shock decision – only to have the victory overturned to a no-contest. He had returned clean tests with VADA in the build-up to the bout and his team blamed contemplated supplements for the positive result.But the positive tests were taken on the day of and 24 hours before the bout at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.Garcia, who was also fined nearly £1million, said: “At the end of the day, I know I didn’t cheat.”I’ll take the ban for a year and that keeps it moving fast. Everybody knows that I didn’t take it.”I know my team, we know we didn’t take anything, so honestly it doesn’t really matter to me at the end of the day.”People are gonna believe whatever they want to believe, they’re gonna believe I’m innocent, the large majority do believe that, so who cares?”I cannot be making those type of mistakes and I take responsibility and I’m ready to show them how great their daddy really is.Ryan Garcia Garcia suffered a public mental health breakdown both before and after his fight with Haney.He was even arrested last June and charged with one misdemeanour count of vandalism after causing £11,000 worth of damage in an LA hotel room.But thankfully, Garcia turned it around and has got back on track both mentally and physically after fearing he could lose his children. He said: “I mean, as a father you’ve always got to be thinking about what examples you’re giving to your children.”And I think as a mature man, you have to realise your mistakes and make changes, no matter how they come about.”And I think that’s important. I love my kids and I love my family and making sure that I’m a great example for them is a huge priority for me.”So, I cannot be making those type of mistakes and I take responsibility and I’m ready to show them how great their daddy really is.”Garcia tops the stunning three-fight card outside New York’s famous Times Square. Rival Haney, 26, also returns after a year lay-off to face Jose Ramriez, 32, with a rematch against Garcia planned for later this year. Both have to first win and rejuvenated Garcia added: “I’m feeling good. I mean, I’m just ready to go.Read More on The Sun”I may have been acting crazy last time around but I was still feeling good physically, but for me this time around I feel good both, mentally and physically.”So, you know, I’ve done this before. I’ve fought many fights in my life and I’m ready, I’m in shape, ready to go 12 rounds and ready to do my job.”Garcia’s son Henry was born in December 2023Credit: INSTAGRAMGarcia shares daughter Bela and son Henry with ex Andrea CelinaCredit: INSTAGRAMGarcia returns against Rolando RomeroCredit: Rex More

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      Chris Eubank Jr seen for first time since epic Conor Benn win to reveal he underwent surgery in live TV interview

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR has been seen for the first time since his epic win over Conor Benn – and immediately proved he did NOT suffer a broken jaw.Eubank Jr won the thrilling second generation grudge match in front of 67,000 fans at Tottenham’s stadium. Chris Eubank Jr has been seen for the first time since his epic win over Conor BennCredit: Sky SportsBut after a gruelling weight cut and rehydration clause, the heroic victor went to hospital straight after the win.His dad, Chris Eubank Sr, has now claimed that his son was “touch and go” in the aftermath of the gruelling 12-rounder.Benn too joined Eubank Jr in hospital after claiming he had given his born rival a broken jaw.But Eubank Jr – sporting a bruised face – denied the injury in his first TV interview but did reveal a post-fight surgery. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe told Sky Sports: “When you get into a fight for 12 rounds there are injuries that are sustained.”I got headbutted above my eye, right in the middle of the fight it opened up and I had to go and have surgery on that, I had to sew it up.”Conor Benn and Eddie Hearn ran away with the story that a broken jaw – there was no broken jaw here.”We are strong, our bones are dense, I’m feeling good. I’m feeling grateful that the fight was so well received. I’m in a great place.”Most read in BoxingHis comments came after he posted a message on Instagram addressing his wounds.He wrote: “As a fighter we sign up to walk through the fire. “Once you make it through, the burns and scars are what you have to show the world for the rest of your life. Present them with pride.”The grudge match followed three decades on from Eubank Sr’s win and draw against Benn’s dad Nigel.Chris Eubank Jr almost died and was ‘touch and go’ in hospital after Conor Benn fight, claims father Chris SrEubank Jr vs Benn: SunSport’s verdictTHIRTY-FIVE YEARS of the Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr rivalry was settled with 36 minutes of violence.Yet with all the tremendous heart shown by both boxers, there wasn’t much technique, skill or finesse on display here.After tons of trash talking, egg throwing and mind games that have been played out to the world over the last three years, SunSport’s Wally Downes Jr gives his verdict on what should be the final chapter in one of British boxing’s biggest beefs.Read here to find out why the 12-round slugfest should not be repeated – and why the rivalry should now be put to bed.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut the British boxing legend threatened to boycott his son’s fight amid fears over his safety.Eubank Sr warned his boy’s best days at middleweight were over and blasted the 10lb rehydration cap in the contract. Meanwhile Eubank Jr did fail to hit the contracted 160lb limit – by an agonising 0.05lb – costing him a £375,000 penalty. And he was preparing to go into the bout of his life without his dad – amid their public falling out.But, in a scene straight out of a WWE script, Eubank Sr arrived on fight night by his son’s side and helped spur on his huge win. Eubank Jr said: “Father and son story, it can’t be surpassed by anything. “That is the dream, that is the fantasy. A good and perfect father and son relationship. “So for fight fans to see two men going through tough times and eventually put that to one side to unite, that isn’t boxing that’s life.”Eubank Sr has now opened up on the terrifying aftermath of the fight.Sr – whose 1991 win over Michael Watson left him with life-changing brain injuries – revealed on his Call Chris YouTube show: “It just brought me back all those years ago to think about what Michael went through, and I was feeling and seeing and hearing all of that.“And I’m saying to myself, people don’t know, but my son is touch and go.“And the only way we’re going to know whether he’s going to be okay is after the CT scans.“He suffered mostly in the hospital because of dehydration, even though the beating was severe.”Eubank Jr, 35, and Benn, 28, are already contracted to a rematch under the same terms with Spurs’ stadium booked for September.Conor Benn and Eddie Hearn ran away with the story that a broken jaw – there was no broken jaw here.Chris Eubank Jr That is despite Eubank Jr’s struggles to make the weight, which he had boxed at for the last six years and eight bouts. Benn is also considering a return make to welterweight to challenge WBC champion Mario Barrios, 29. But, Eubank Jr teased: “Watch this space, boxing is a very beautiful industry where anything can happen. “The possibilities are endless, if a rematch is meant to be it will be.”Eubank Jr has also opened the door to fighting Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez, 34, who faces William Scull, 32, over the weekend. He said: “That is another stadium filler, absolutely. “Wembley, Tottenham, any one of the large football stadiums in the UK would be filled for a fight like that. Read More on The Sun”He is an opponent that I have been looking at for many years now and the fans would love to see that. “So, 100 per cent that is a name in my line of sight and we will be doing whatever we can to secure that fight in the future.” Eubank beat Benn via unanimous decisionCredit: GettyA rematch is already contractedCredit: GettyCanelo Alvarez has been called out by Eubank JrCredit: Reuters More

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      Chris Eubank Jr releases powerful statement after almost dying in Conor Benn fight

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR wrote a powerful statement on social media after he nearly died following his bout with Conor Benn.Eubank won the second generation grudge match on Saturday night, 35 years after their fathers first fought.Chris Eubank Jr wrote a powerful statement on Instagram after being discharged from hospitalCredit: GettyEubank beat Conor Benn in a thrilling fight on Saturday nightCredit: ReutersJunior won via unanimous decision following 12 brutal rounds – but there were concerns for him once he got out of the ring.Eubank had to be rushed to hospital as he was suffering with severe dehydration after cutting his weight down to 11st 6lb.He supposedly had so little water inside him he could barely sweat and his dad claims his condition was life-threatening.Junior was discharged on Monday after two nights in hospital and he wrote on Instagram yesterday: “As a fighter we sign up to walk through the fire. READ MORE IN BOXING”Once you make it through, the burns and scars are what you have to show the world for the rest of your life. Present them with pride.”It comes after Eubank Sr said on his Call Chris YouTube show: “People don’t know, but my son was touch-and-go.“And the only way we’re going to know whether he’s going to be okay is after the CT scans.“He suffered mostly in the hospital because of dehydration, even though the beating was severe.Most read in Boxing”My son was in a touch-and-go situation. Life or death.“He doesn’t respect that because he is a warrior and a warrior goes out on his shield, which he proved.Chris Eubank Jr seen for first time since epic Conor Benn win to reveal he underwent surgery in live TV interview“He’s not going to listen to the rules. If he can evade and sidestep the rules, he will, because he is a warrior.”A rematch between Eubank and Benn is on the cards for later this year, but his dad has urged him to retire.He said: “It would be an extraordinary blessing for him, if he was wise enough to walk off into the sunset, there is nothing cooler than that, you cannot buy that.”There are billionaires who would give everything they have, to have what he has. It cannot be bought, it has to be earned.”But speaking for the first time since the fight, Eubank said he is “feeling good” and revealed he underwent surgery in hospital for the cut that opened up above his eye.He told Sky Sports: “When you get into a fight for 12 rounds there are injuries that are sustained.”I got headbutted above my eye, right in the middle of the fight it opened up and I had to go and have surgery on that, I had to sow it up.Read More on The Sun”Conor Benn and Eddie Hearn ran away with the story that a broken jaw – there was no broken jaw here.”We are strong our bones are dense, I’m feeling good. I’m feeling grateful that the fight was so well received. I’m in a great place.”Eubank said he was ‘feeling good’ as he spoke to the media for the first time since the boutCredit: Sky SportsEubank Jr vs Benn: SunSport’s verdictTHIRTY-FIVE YEARS of the Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr rivalry was settled with 36 minutes of violence.Yet with all the tremendous heart shown by both boxers, there wasn’t much technique, skill or finesse on display here.After tons of trash talking, egg throwing and mind games that have been played out to the world over the last three years, SunSport’s Wally Downes Jr gives his verdict on what should be the final chapter in one of British boxing’s biggest beefs.Read here to find out why the 12-round slugfest should not be repeated – and why the rivalry should now be put to bed. More