CHRIS Eubank's son has tragically drowned in Dubai just days before his 30th birthday. He said: "It has never been hidden from me that Chris is my dad but I've missed out on all the important things having a father figure brings. 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According to Celebrity Net Worth, the retired boxer is worth 350,000. Speaking to Piers Morgan, he said he met her at the Dorchester Hotel and they now live in Louisiana together, where his wife is originally from. He was mentioned in a scene of I'm Alan Partridge, in which the title character desperately tries to think of ideas for a new television show, one of which is entitled Youth Hosteling with Chris Eubank. Sebastian had followed his father's footsteps and become a professional boxer . As a family we now kindly ask to be given space and privacy to celebrate his life and remember the son, the brother, the husband, the friend.. WITH his heyday in the early-90s, Eubank Sr dominated the super-middleweight division that his son is now trying to corner. Eubank Snr then made 14 defences of his WBO super middleweight title before losing to Steve Collins in 1995. He then went onto make three successful defences of his WBO title against Dan Sherry, Gary Stretch and Michael Watson. Benn then followed up by posting a clip of himself and his father Nigel Benn Eubank Srs old nemesis celebrating on Instagram. Guests included Linford Christie, John Fashanu, Lennox Lewis, and Naseem Hamed. Eubank made five further successful defences, beating British world title contenders Henry Wharton and Sam Storey as well as unbeaten Dan Schommer and Mauricio Amaral Costa. Chris Eubank Sr sent his congratulations to Liam Smith for his knockout victory over his son Chris Eubank Jr on Saturday night in Manchester. 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Boxer Chris Eubank's son Sebastian has died days before his 30th birthday, his father's representatives have said. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. The Only Way is Essex star James Argent is one of the many to comment on the behind-the-scenes picture, exclaiming: "What a team.". 2023 BBC. Chris Eubank Jr vs. Conor Benn: Will Junior retire with defeat, and In March 1995, however, Eubank lost his title to Irishman Steve Collins, by unanimous decision. His trademark theme tune was Tina Turner's "Simply the Best". We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. "As well as being a personal trainer and professional boxer, Sebastian was also a deep thinker who liked to challenge accepted wisdom. In the end the contest was ruled a draw with the scorecards reading as follows, 115-113 Eubank, 114-113 Benn and a 114-114 draw which meant that Benn and Eubank Snr retained their respective WBC and WBO super middleweight titles. Smith assaulted Eubank Jr with a ruthless combination, culminating with a huge left uppercut and devastating left hook which floored him. Nathanael Wilson, who boasts an uncanny likeness to his dad, told The Mirror in 2017: "My dad gives me advice about boxing, thats about the extent of the relationship we have. If the fans want to see a rematch, we can get it on at Anfield. CHRIS EUBANK Sr is battling to STOP son Chris Jr fighting Conor Benn at 157lb. Speaking ahead of his professional debut in 2016, Nathanael revealed he had received no help from his 54-year-old father as he embarked on a boxing career. Chris then replied: "No, she's not a public figure. He has been ranked by BoxRec as the third-best super-middleweight boxer of all time. In November 2009, Eubank was declared bankrupt and owed around 1.3m in taxes alone. In 1996, Eubank was the guest presenter on Top of the Pops. Eubank Snr was then knocked down in round nine, but the challenger managed to rise from the canvas and unleash a barrage of left right combinations on Benn before referee Richard Steele stepped in and stopped the fight. 7pm - 10pm, Happy As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Chris Eubank's secret third wife and his cringe chat-up line at the But I didn't believe it. The legendary former world champion was not in attendance at the fight in which Eubank Jr was floored and stopped for the first time in his career. [15], In November 2009, Eubank was declared bankrupt, owing 1.3 million in taxes. He had driven a beer lorry which was being unloaded away from a place where he considered it to be causing an unreasonable obstruction. Most populous nation: Should India rejoice or panic? At the age of 16, his father sent him to New York to live with his mother. "I said, 'OK'. Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith LIVE REACTION: SMITH WINS after massive Three years later, they battled again, but this time it ended in a draw. Sebastian had followed his father's footsteps and become a professional boxer. Sebastian Eubank dead updates - Chris Eubank's son drowns in Dubai as :When she said she wanted a divorce. He has featured in television advertisements (commercials) for Nescaf, Royal Mail, McDonald's, Jaffa Cakes and Orbit, and has modelled for Vivienne Westwood and Versace. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. For the female of the species is more deadly than the male. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. In a statement, Eubank Snr said: "Sebastian grew up in Hove in England but in the last few years made his life in Dubai where he had a wide circle of friends and was a leader in the adoption of a healthy lifestyle and of alternative therapies. This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy. The bout began with an intriguing opener as Eubank Jr tried to establish his jab, but Smith landed the harder punches. [citation needed] However, in 1991 and 1993 he won Britain's Best Dressed Man award, given by the Menswear Association of Great Britain. [6] Some time was spent at Orchard Lodge Regional Resource Centre, Anerley, in 1981. I'd have given everything to have had him see me ride my first bike, take me for my first swim or buy me my first pint. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Chris has a net worth of 360,000. Christopher Livingstone Eubanks, known as Chris Eubank, is 52 years old. Karron left the family mansion with Joesph and his three siblings and moved to a 1.6million pad in Hove, East Sussex. Video, On board the worlds last surviving turntable ferry, Yellen warns US could run out of cash in a month, Shooting suspect was deported four times - US media, King Charles to wear golden robes for Coronation, Photo of Princess Charlotte shared as she turns 8, More than 100 police hurt in French May Day protests, Street piano confiscated as public 'break rules', Explosion derails train in Russian border region, US rock band Aerosmith announce farewell tour. He also shares 32-year-old Nathanael with ex-girlfriend Cynthia Wilson. He did and Benn also did not sign for King, on the same pretext. On his return to England, he lived in Stoke Newington, Dalston, Hackney and then Peckham, in a largely impoverished environment. The former boxer was married to his first wife Karron, the mother of his four children, for 15 years before their painful divorce in 2005. The late boxing professional was the second child from the marriage of his mother Karron and Chris. In 1999, he launched the Dreamcast and in the same year, he appeared in his truck in the music video for the song "Turn Around" by Phats & Small. 07-19-2006, 05:29 PM. The legendary former world champion was not in attendan "He wanted them to grow up in America and asked me to adopt them.. Download 'Happy' on iTunes, Stars of Celebrity Gogglebox react to iconic episode of Love Island. The 31-year-old took after his fathers footsteps and has won 29 out of his 31 fights. The bell sounded to end the round as soon as Watson was up from the count. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Benn quickly took to social media after seeing Smiths victory and was delighted following the bitter back-and-forth that hes shared with Eubank Jr since their bouts collapse. Chris Eubank's blended family - three marriages and five kids - as son "My family and I are devastated to hear of the death of Sebastian just days before what would have been his 30th birthday," said the grieving dad. Eubank made a fresh start in New York, where he trained at the Jerome Boxing Club on Westchester Avenue, following in the footsteps of his elder brothers (twins, Peter and Simon Eubank) back in England. In April 2023 he was a contestant in the Channel 4 reality television series, Scared of the Dark. According to GoRichest, Eubank Jr has an approximate net worth of 1.3million. In round four though, the momentum of the fight flipped entirely on its head. He spoke about their relationship during his appearance on Piers Morgan's Life Stories, revealing the pair now live together in his wife's native Louisiana.