Boxing legend Chris Eubank announces tragic death of son at 29
Boxing legend Chris Eubank has announced the tragic death of son Sebastian, who was found dead on a beach in Dubai on Friday.
He was just 29.
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Eubank confirmed Sebastian's death in a statement, saying the family is "devastated".
"Never did I ever imagine I would write these words or experience the feeling I now have at the loss of my son," British boxing legend Eubank said, according to the Daily Mail.
"My family and I are devastated to hear of the death of Sebastian just days before what would have been his 30th birthday.
"He leaves his wife Salma, his son Raheem born just a month ago, his mother Karron Meadows, brothers Nathanael, Chris Jr, Joseph, one sister Emily and countless relatives and friends.
"As well as being a personal trainer and professional boxer, Sebastian was also a deep thinker who liked to challenge accepted wisdom.
"He was loved and respected by all who knew him and will be forever in the thoughts of friends and family.
"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."
It is believed Sebastian drowned near his home.
The 29-year-old had become a father for the first time just last month.
Sebastian Eubank followed in famous father's footsteps
Chris Eubank is considered one of the best British boxers of all time.
He fought as a middleweight and super-middleweight for the majority of his career.
He started out his career by going undefeated in his first 10 years as a boxer and finished with a 45-5-2 record, retiring with a perfect 28-0 record as a middleweight.
Sebastian Eubank followed in his father's footsteps and also became a professional boxer.
He had two fights professionally, both at the welterweight level.
Sebastian won both bouts, with his most recent fight coming in January 2020.
Sebastian's brother Chris Eubank Jr led the tributes on social media.
Rest easy little brother. I love you & you will be missed always @SebEubank
— Chris Eubank Jr (@ChrisEubankJr) July 9, 2021
My taughts and prayers are with the Eubank family we've had our differences in boxing which in the end of the day is only a sport and business but this
tragedy is truly a heart breaking and my utmost sincere taughts are with the Eubank family #RIPSebastianEubank 🙏🏻— Gary Spike OSullivan (@spike_osullivan) July 9, 2021
🙏 RIP Sebastian Eubank 🙏
All of us at #WBSS would like to express our deepest sympathies with the Eubank family & their friends at this sad time. pic.twitter.com/FvE7WCEITM— World Boxing Super Series (@WBSuperSeries) July 9, 2021
Thinking of the Eubank family tonight . Heartbreaking 💔 . Condolences
— Denise Van Outen ⚡️💥 (@denise_vanouten) July 9, 2021
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Sebastian Eubank, son of British boxing icon Chris Eubank Sr, has tragically passed away aged 29-years-old.
Boxing Social would like to express our deepest sympathies with the Eubank family at this sad time.
Rest in Peace Seb 🙏#Boxing pic.twitter.com/3elxr9qdkq— Boxing Social (@boxing_social) July 9, 2021
We had the honour of promoting Sebastian Eubank. He was simply a true gentleman and a sincere human being who lighted up a room when he walked in. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. 🙏❤️ pic.twitter.com/oY7jWTH3A8
— Kalle & Nisse Sauerland (@SauerlandBros) July 9, 2021
My deepest condolences to the whole Eubank family at this tragic time #RIP #SebastianEubank
— Amir Khan (@amirkingkhan) July 9, 2021
Heartbreaking news💔- my heartfelt condolences to his family & loved ones. RIP Sebastian Eubank🙏🏾 https://t.co/SpBImitGi4
— Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu (@SholaMos1) July 9, 2021
Devastated to hear of the passing of Sebastian Eubank. Thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends RIP.
— Barry Hearn (@BarryHearn) July 9, 2021
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