Chris Eubank Jr blasts Billy Joe Saunders as he picks out next three opponents

Chris Eubank Jr has picked out three fighters he'd love to face in his upcoming bouts and a showdown with long-time rival Billy Joe Saunders is high on the agenda.

Following an enthralling battle which has already been earmarked as a Fight of the Year contender, Eubank Jr has been basking in the glory of his unanimous victory over Conor Benn in a continuation of their fathers' epic rivalry in the early 1990s.

A rematch clause was inserted into the contracts of both fighters and Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh has reportedly booked a date in September at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with the second fight in consideration.

Eubank Jr is fully aware of the immense public interest in a potential reunion with Benn in the ring and the 35-year-old would like to capitalise as he carefully plots the next stages of his career.

Speaking to Stephen Bartlett on the Diary Of A CEO podcast, Eubank said: “I feel like the demand for this Conor Benn fight is at an all-time high right now so I feel like that would be the fight to make next.

Then you have Canelo. That is a fight that I’ve been wanting for years and I would love to share the ring with that man. And then we could throw Saunders in at the end.

Eubank's feud with Saunders is well-documented.

Saunders famously fought and beat Eubank Jr by split decision in 2014 and the former WBO super middleweight champion was a surprise guest at Eubank's bout against Benn, with Saunders attempting to enter his former foe's dressing room.

On his rivalry with Saunders, Eubank Jr stated: "Not only is he a drug cheat, but he is actually a real scummy human being.

"I don’t talk about anybody like this so if I’m saying it about him there’s a reason.

"He is a bad, bad person. A terrible advocate for the sport. Just a real low-life human.

"I would love to get my hands on him because he does have a win over me. That’s another fight that’s a possibility in the future.”

Saunders has been out of action since suffering a fractured orbital in a bruising defeat to Canelo Alvarez in 2021, but suggested he may be tempted back into the ring if a showdown with Eubank was arranged.

"I'll be honest I was in heavy talks with Eubank's manager a few weeks ago," Saunders told talkSPORT Fight Night.

"We've had it before and there's loads of water that's gone underneath the bridge. It's no secret that I don't like him on a personal note and he doesn't like me on a personal note.

"It's just how it is. We don't really get on. And I think the fans will enjoy the build-up and enjoy the fight."

Jaquob Crooke

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