Chris Eubank Jr., British boxer and son of the legendary Chris Eubank Sr., has publicly revealed that his father is no longer involved in his life. Eubank Jr. reflected on his father’s absence in his personal and professional life, following years of close collaboration.
Eubank Sr. was a key figure during the early years of his son’s career, always present at press conferences and training sessions. However, this relationship has drastically changed in recent years, marking a distance between them.
“He doesn’t have a role, which is pretty crazy because for a huge part of my career, he was a massive part of everything,” confessed Eubank Jr. in an interview with Mirror Fighting. The boxer explained that, for much of his career, his father was an integral part of both the business and sporting aspects of his life. “The business side, the press conferences, the training… he was always there, and now he’s not there for any of it,” he pointed out.
The distancing between father and son seems to be related to Chris Eubank Jr.’s need to forge his own path.
According to Eubank Jr., the time had come to take full control of his career without relying on his father’s figure. “I felt it wasn’t working, and as my own man, I had learned enough and done enough in the game to do my own thing,” he added.
Their relationship has further complicated due to the challenges Eubank Sr. faces in separating his role as a father from his involvement in the boxing business. “I think it’s going to take me being out of boxing for him to come back into my life,” explained Eubank Jr., who believes his father may need to step away from boxing to restore their family relationship.
Despite the rift, Eubank Jr. expressed his gratitude for everything his father had taught him. “I’m very appreciative of everything he did and everything he taught me throughout my life and my career, but I want to be my own man, and that’s what I’m doing now,” he affirmed.
A family tragedy that changed his life
The distance from his father is not the only trial Chris Eubank Jr. has faced in recent years. The Eubank family suffered a tragic loss when Sebastian, Chris Jr.’s younger brother, passed away three years ago in Dubai after suffering a heart attack. This tragedy transformed Eubank Jr.’s life, as he took on the role of a father figure for his nephew Raheem, Sebastian’s son.
“I became a father overnight,” confessed Eubank Jr. about his new family responsibility. Despite the painful loss, the boxer highlighted that his love for his nephew has been a source of strength. “Now it’s my duty and my honor to step in and fulfill that father figure role for his son Raheem, my nephew, whom I now consider a son,” he explained. “It was a horrible thing that happened, but I’ve used the love I have for Raheem to strengthen and focus on what I’m doing.”
Eubank Jr. also emphasized how this experience has changed his perspective on life and his career. “You become more aware; there’s a lot more on the line now. When kids get involved, you want to make sure you’re there for their entire life,” he noted. This new responsibility has led the boxer to adjust his priorities and be more mindful of the decisions he makes in his career.
The future of Chris Eubank Jr. in the ring
Amid these personal changes, Chris Eubank Jr. remains focused on his boxing career. On Saturday night, he will face Kamil Szeremeta in Riyadh, a fight marking another step in his journey toward solidifying himself in the elite of world boxing. Without his father in his corner, Eubank Jr. has focused on his independence, relying on the lessons he has learned throughout his life and career to guide him.
Eubank Jr. has made it clear that, although he misses the closeness with his father, he is determined to follow his own path. With new challenges both inside and outside the ring, Chris Eubank Jr. has shown he is ready to face the future with determination and maturity.
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