After the professional boxer passed away a few days before his 30th birthday and a month after he became a father, hris Eubank paid tribute to his son Sebastian.
Former middleweight champion Eubank said in a statement that Sebastian, the third among his five children, died of Dubai on Friday.
The family statement added that he had left his wife Salma and his newborn son Rahim.
After the 29-year-old boxer passed away, figures in the boxing world and elsewhere paid their respects. sun The newspaper reported that it was because of drowning.
54-year-old Eubank said: “I never thought that I would write these words, or experience the feeling of losing my son now.”
Eubank said that Sebastian grew up in the United States, and his family was distraught at his death. Hoff But has always lived in Dubai, where he is “a leader in the adoption of healthy lifestyles and alternative therapies”.
The statement added: “In addition to being a personal trainer and professional boxer, Sebastian is also a deep thinker who likes to challenge recognized wisdom.
“He is loved and respected by all those who know him, and will always remain in the hearts of friends and family. As a family, we now implore to give space and privacy to celebrate his life and remember his son, brother, Husband and friends.”
Sebastian used the name Alka Lion for a boxing match, and he made his debut against Polish boxer Kamil Kulczyk in February 2018.
He made his MMA debut last year.
Sebastian’s mother Karen Meadows said: “Our whole family grieves for the great loss of our son and brother Sebastian. Please respect our grief and our grief as we try to understand our loss. privacy.”
His brother, Chris Eubank Jr Also a professional boxer, he said on Twitter: “Brother rest in peace, I love you, you will be missed forever.”
Boxing promoters and agents Kalle and Nisse Sauerland are also paying tribute to them.
They said on Twitter: “We are lucky enough to promote Sebastian Eubank. He is just a real gentleman and a sincere man. He walks in and lights up a room. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. together.”
Former world boxing champion Joe Calzaghe said: “I’m really sad to hear the news of Seb Eubank’s death. Thoughts and prayers to Chris and his family.”
YouTuber and boxer KSI tweeted: “RIP Seb Eubank :(.”
Famous boxing promoter Eddie Hearn Said: “I am very sad about the news of Seb Eubank’s death. We express our thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.”
Retired heavyweight Tony Belliu wrote: “Think of all the Eubanks at this time… Thoughts and prayers are with them…”
Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler said: “How sad… to think that all the family and friends of the Eubanks have lost them.”
Heavyweight boxer Joe Joyce described the news of his death as “destructive.”
He added: “Send condolences to his family! You will miss it very much, Brother Power, rest in peace!”
