‘Rest in Power brother’: The boxing world reacts with shock to the news that ‘great guy’ Sebastian Eubank, son of former world champion Chris, as Joe Joyce and Eddie Hearn lead tributes after father-of-one is found dead on a beach in Dubai
- The boxing world has paid tribute to Sebastian Eubank after his death
- Chris Eubank’s son died in Dubai, where he lived, days before he turned 30
- Promoter Eddie Hearn said he was ‘so saddened’ by the devastating news
- Tony Bellew and Joe Joyce also took to social media to offer their condolences
Eddie Hearn has led the tributes on social media after the death of Chris Eubank’s son Sebastian, aged 29.
Sebastian was the legendary British boxer’s third oldest of five children, and has died just days before his 30th birthday.
The father-of-one was found dead on a beach in Dubai, where he lived with wife Salma and son Raheem.
Chris Eubank Sr confirmed the tragic news in a statement.
He 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 Nathanael, Chris, Jr, Joseph, one sister Emily and countless relatives and friends.’
Chris Eubank’s son Sebastian has tragically died in Dubai just days before his 30th birthday
The father-of-one, also a professional boxer, lived in the UAE with wife Salma and son Raheem
Many in the sporting world took to social media to offer their condolences to the whole Eubank family.
Promoter Eddie Hearn tweeted: ‘So saddened by the news of the passing of Seb Eubank. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.’
Tony Bellew said: ‘Thinking of all the Eubank family at this time… Thoughts and Prayers are with them all.’
‘How sad… thinking of all the family and friends of the Eubank family on their loss. #RipSebastianEubank,’ Robbie Fowler posted.
George Groves, who fought Chris Eubank Jr in 2018 on a card on which Sebastian beat Polish fighter Kamil Kulczyk on his debut, also paid tribute to the righter.
He revealed he has shared a ring with Sebastian in sparring.
Groves tweeted: ‘Saddened to hear the terrible news Seb Eubank has passed away.
‘Seb was a great guy, I remember sparring him many years ago in London. My thoughts are with the Eubank family.’
Heavyweight Joe Joyce posted: ‘Devastating news today hearing about Sebastian Eubank, sending condolences to his family! You will be missed, Rest in Power Brother!’
‘Thoughts and prayers to the Eubank family at this terrible time,’ Luke Campbell added.
