Chris Eubank Jr. plotting comeback for late 2026, targeting super-middleweight world title

Chris "Next Gen" Eubank Jr is plotting a massive comeback to reclaim his throne! The polarizing middleweight star (35-4, 25 KOs) has been away from the ring since his tough November 2025 outing against Conor Benn, but he's officially targeting a ring return for late 2026. After dealing with a mysterious medical issue that severely hampered his performance last year, Eubank is reportedly moving back up to the super-middleweight division (168 lbs) to chase world title glory. He isn't interested in tune-ups, either--rumors are heating up that he's looking at a blockbuster showdown against WBA champion Erislandy Lara or a high-stakes British grudge match with the unbeaten Hamzah Sheeraz. Eubank says he plans to fight "until the wheels fall off," and he's determined to prove he's still the kina of UK boxing. Can "Next Gen" bounce back and capture that elusive world title?