Former interim middleweight title challenger Chris Eubank Jr. (35-4, 25 KOs) revealed on social media that he is now a free agent, free to chart his own course, with plans already taking shape for what comes next.
A new chapter has opened for Chris Eubank Jr., who has officially entered free agency after his promotional deal with Boxxer expired, clearing the way for him to pursue a fight with Michael Zerafa (34-5, 22 KOs). Eubank had been linked for some time to a possible September bout in Australia, and now that his contract situation is resolved, those talks can move forward without restriction.
For Eubank, this is more than a business update. At 35, he remains a recognizable name at middleweight and super middleweight, but his next move will say a lot about whether he is still chasing major marquee fights or trying to rebuild momentum after his latest setback. A Zerafa matchup would give him a chance to reestablish himself internationally while also tapping into a market that has become increasingly attractive for veteran headliners.
Zerafa may not be one of Australia’s biggest sports stars, but he brings a credible résumé. He owns a ninth-round TKO win over Jeff Horn and a first-round stoppage of Anthony Mundine, results that made him a known figure among boxing fans in the region. From an American perspective, the fight would likely be viewed as a measuring-stick bout for Eubank rather than a blockbuster, but it still carries intrigue because of his name value and the uncertainty surrounding his ceiling at this stage of his career.
“I’m not tied to anything anymore and can do whatever I want. I have no promoter, no obligations, and I’m free again,” Eubank Jr. wrote after confirming his status.
That announcement comes after his unanimous decision loss in a rematch with Conor Benn in mid-November, a defeat that raised fresh questions about where he fits in the current landscape. Now the focus shifts to whether Eubank can turn free agency into leverage — and whether Australia will be the stage for his next attempt to stay relevant in the sport’s bigger conversations.
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