Chris Eubank leads tributes to son Sebastian after death in Dubai aged 29
Chris Eubank has led the tributes to his son Sebastian following the professional boxer’s death days before his 30th birthday and a month after he became a father.
The professional boxer, the third oldest of Eubank’s five children, died on Friday morning in Dubai where he lived, representatives of his father said.
His father, 54, paid tribute to him in a statement.
The British middleweight great 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.
“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.
“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.”
Karron Meadows said: “Our whole family is grieving at the huge loss of our son and brother, Sebastian. Please respect our grief and privacy while we try to comprehend our loss.”
His brother, Chris Eubank Jr – who is also a professional boxer, said on Twitter: “Rest easy little brother, I love you and you will be missed always.”
The condolences came pouring in on social media, as famous faces and others paid tribute to the Sebastian Eubank.
Boxing promoters and agents Kalle and Nisse Sauerland were also among those paying tribute. They said on Twitter: “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”.
Former world boxing champion Joe Calzaghe said: “Really Saddened to hear the news of the passing of Seb Eubank. Thoughts and Prayers to Chris and family”. YouTuber and boxer KSI tweeted: “RIP Seb Eubank :(”.
Former professional British boxer and WBA super-middleweight champion, George Groves, said he was saddened to hear of the terrible news.
"Seb was a great guy, I remember sparring him many years ago in London. My thoughts are with the Eubank family", he wrote.
British heavyweight boxer, Joe Joyce, posted an image of Sebastian on Twitter, and sent condolences to the family.
"You will be missed, Rest in Power Brother!" he wrote.
Former Liverpool striker, Robbie Fowler, Tweeted his condolences to the Eubank family.
Prominent boxing promoter Eddie Hearn sent his thoughts and prayers to the family.
Professional wrestler, Olympic bronze-medalist and former professional boxer, Anthony Ogogo said his heart went out to Chris and the entire Eubank family.
"RIP Seb Eubank. Nobody should ever lose a child", he wrote on Twitter.