Boxing legend Chris Eubank's son Sebastian has drowned near his home in Dubai, it has been confirmed
Seb Eubank was a pro boxer like his dad, Chris, before him
He was the third eldest of Chris Eubank's five children
Sebastian Eubank, who followed his father into the ring, was found dead on a beach in Dubai at just 29-years-old. Post-mortem results confirm it was a heart attack.
The unbeaten light-heavyweight from Sussex, known as 'The Alka Lion'. had only just become a father for the first time last month.
Devastated, his father Chris Eubank said, "Never did I ever imagine I would write these words or experience the feeling I now have at the loss of my son.
"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 Nathaniel, Chris Jt., Joseph, one sister Emily, and countless relatives and friends.
"Sebastian grew up in Hove in England but in the last few years mades 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.
"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 forever be 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."
Sebastian's mother also said, "Our whole family is grieving at the huge loss of our son and brother, Sebastian. Please respect our privacy while we try to comprehend our loss."
Older brother Chris Jr. tweeted, "Rest easy little brother. I love you and you will be missed always."
Sebastian was a successful amateur boxer, who also competed in MMA, before embarking on a professional boxing career in 2018.
His pro debut was on the undercard of his brother Chris Jr's WBSS semi-final fight with George Groves in February 2019. He defeated Polish journeyman Kamil Kulczyk 40-35 on points, scoring a knockdown in round three of four.
Chris Eubank Sr also has an estranged son, Nathaniel Wilson, from a previous relationship with the mother Cynthia Wilson during 1987-88.
Nathan (born in 1988) is the eldest of Senior's four sons, followed by Chris Jr. (1989), then Sebastian (1991); there's also Joseph (1996) and sister Emily (1994) – all four share the same mother, Karron Eubank, who split from their father in 2005 read more…
Tributes poured in from the boxing world, with Billy Joe Saunders, Enzo Maccarinelli, Michael Conlan, writer Tris Dixon and many, many others offering their heartfelt thoughts.
BBN would like to offer their deepest sympathies to all of Sebastian's family and friends at this difficult time.
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