CHRIS EUBANK JR has been lined up for a return to the ring against Edgar Berlanga, according to reports.
The fighter has been out of action since his in November.
Chris Eubank Jr is being lined up for a return to the ringCredit: Getty
Edgar Berlanga has a controversial pastCredit: Getty
But now Eubank, 36, could face an opponent with a controversial history.
According to Sports Illustrated Chris Mannix , a deal is being worked on for Eubank to face Berlanga.
Berlanga, 28, boasts a 23-2 record but has lost two of his last three fights – one of which was against .
The American was even banned from the sport in 2022 after attempting to in a contest at Madison Square Gardens.
The incident was missed by the referee but Berlanga admitted it afterwards, almost boasting.
He said: “He was throwing elbows. I was about to do a on him.
“He kept throwing his elbows and pushing it out. I didn’t want to get cut.”
Berlanga later apologised for his comments following criticism.
But he as fined $10,000 and hit with a six-month ban.
He won his return fight against Padraig McCrory on points, before losing to Alvarez.
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