CHRIS EUBANK JR is used to being a star on screen – and it started from an early age.
Tonight, the son of a true boxing legend will head in for a grudge rematch against Conor Benn – himself born from sporting royalty.
Eubank Jr secured a unanimous points win against his bitter foe when they clashed in April at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
It came at some cost however. Eubank Jr was rushed to hospital afterwards suffering from dehydration after boiling down to a catchweight.
Now the pair will do it all over again. And for Eubank Jr it’s another chance to add to his legion of fans, with his life outside of the sport as interesting as it is in it.
Here, SunSport takes a look at all things Eubank Jr, from TV nostalgia, family feuds and a HUGE reveal that will change things forever.
‘such a blessing’
Eubank Jr announces he will become a dad to twins days before Benn fight
At Home with the Eubanks
Chris Eubank Sr is a sporting Hall of Famer, so it didn’t come as a surprise when TV crews decided to get involved with the man outside the ring.
In 2003 Channel 5 commissioned a reality TV show, At Home with the Eubanks to find out just how the maverick and his family lived.
And in it featured a fresh-faced 13-year-old Eubank Jr.
Obviously he was still a boy who had no say on a camera crew documenting his dad’s often-outrageous behaviour around Brighton.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn 2 – all the info
TIME for round two of this generation’s family feud!
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn go punch-for-punch once again as both rivals look to make their fathers proud.
The blockbuster rematch takes place at the 62,000-seater Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, November 15.
Eubank Jr narrowly outpointed his bitter foe after 12 brutal rounds in April to secure the bragging rights in what was certainly a Fight of the Year contender.
And the two British superstars will dance once more as Eubank Jr aims to do the double while Benn seeks revenge after suffering a first career loss.
WATCH EUBANK JR VS BENN 2 ONLY ON DAZN
INFO
LATEST NEWS
VIDEO
*If you click on a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenue.
BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK
But there was a real heart-warming moment in one episode where, with the help of Lennox Lewis, Eubank Jr convinced his dad to let him ‘try boxing’.
Eubank Sr was adamant his son ‘wouldn’t be hard enough’. The rest, as they say, is history.
Bitter fallout with dad
The total breakdown in relations between Jr and Sr made more headlines than Eubank Jr’s brutal KO’s did.
Before the first Benn clash, Eubank Jr revealed just how deep it had got in a revealing press conference.
He explained: “My own father, a man I idolised for my entire life, and he doesn’t speak to me.
“We haven’t spoken for years and he thinks I’m a disgrace. These things are what pain is to me.”
Eubank Sr has branded the fight a “disgrace” and accused his son of “making a mockery” of the family legacy – even calling for his boxing licence to be revoked after the younger Eubank cracked an egg over Benn’s face in a February press conference.
For years, Eubank Jr could count on his dad’s support as he rose up to establish himself as a fighter in his own right.
The father and son pair would often be sat side by side at press conferences, with Eubank Sr helping to coach and manage his son’s career, and providing Jr with critical feedback in between rounds.
Luxury lifestyle
Eubank Jr, 36, owns a £4m, five-bed beachfront villa in Dubai and splits his time between the south coast of England and the Middle East.
He put his stunning four-bed Hove pad on the market in 2024 – only accepting offers in excess of £1.8m.
The house features a swimming pool, fingerprint security entry, modern bathrooms and even some slightly quirky furniture.
Jr has driven plenty of special motors over the years – a black £215,000 Lamborghini Huracan, a £116,000 BMWi8, a £178,000 red Ferrari 458, a £164,000 Mercedes-Benz G63, a £115,000 Range Rover Urban SVR and a £240,000 Bentley Mansory GT Race.
But the one he loves the most is his personalised McLaren 720S – worth approximately £210,000, modified by Mansory and completed with his ‘EU13 ANK’ plate.
Eubank Jr is not afraid to waltz around in designer coats, with one Louis Vuitton number worth £3,200.
And on his wrists, his watch collection is thought to be priced up at £160,000.
The Brighton boxer was gifted a £23,000 Rolex Daytona after beating Benn – adding that to his £31,000 Piguet Royal Oak Black ‘everyday watch’ plus a £3,400 Breitling Chrono-Matic A41360, a £750 Omega Seamaster Chrono-Quartz “Albatros” and a £7,500 Franck Muller Conquistador ‘Rosse Vivo’ 8005 SC King.
His favourite timepiece, though, is a silver 5711 Patek Philippe worth £95,000.
Tragic loss of brother
Eubank Jr’s brother Sebastian tragically died from a heart attack in Dubai days before his 30th birthday in July 2021.
What’s more, it was just a month after he had become a father for the first time when wife Salma gave birth to son Raheem.
Sebastian fought twice as a professional boxer.
He won both fights on points, campaigning up at light heavyweight.
His last fight was in March 2019, and had been working as a personal trainer in Dubai at the time of his death.
And unsurprisingly Chris Jr found it the most impossible of things to deal with.
He told SunSport at the time: “It’s been a hell of a year.
“I’ve never had to deal with anything as hard as this in my life.
“My brother, who I was very close with, I just thank God he had a son just before he passed away and now he lives on via his son.
“He was an awesome human being, and he will always be remembered and he will always be with me.”
Secret girlfriend and becoming dad
Eubank Jr has kept his other half well and truly away from the cameras, flashing lights and drama that his lifestyle brings.
Nothing is known outside of his inner circle about his partner, when and how they met, or where she is from.
But the Brighton bruiser did share the most intimate of personal details just days before the grudge rematch – he is set to become a dad.
In a video shared by BBC Sport, Eubank Sr could barely contain his excitement as he said, “Rastafari reach” and was seen fist pumping the air and cheering.
He continued: “Oh wow.”
Taking to the comments under the post, Eubank Jr said: “So yes many of you guessed it.
“I will soon be joining the dad gang.
“Only difference is I’ll joining as a father of two! Twin boys!!
“I’m so grateful for such a blessing and I will do my absolute best to give them the happiest upbringing I possibly can… just like my old man did for me.”
In an interview on Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett, Jr hinted that becoming a father was a likely step.
Talking about the love he has for his brother Sebastian’s son Raheem, he said: “It makes me want to have my own son.
“I mean, Raheem is my son, but biologically I want to have my own son now because I love who I am and how I feel when I am around him.”
Father and son reunited
The build-up to Jr’s big fight against was dominated by background noise – notably his own father slamming the bout.
He wanted it to be called off, fearing Jr’s life was being put at risk having to boil down from 180lb to 160lb.
In the days before the fight, Sr told SunSport: “Junior is now 35 and trying to get down to 160lb and I know what that feels like. I know about the dehydration and the damage it does to fighters.”
When asked his opinion on promoters appearing to put money over safety, Sr said: “They take no interest in the lives of the fighter, it is irresponsible.
“They are going to end up landing themselves in a lawsuit.
“The safety of boxers is number one.”
Sr also insisted he would NOT be attending the scrap.
But in April, those at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and watching TV at home were left stunned.
A Rolls Royce pulled up backstage, and the pair of them clambered out – leaving fans whooping in delight.
Despite the public show of father-son unity, Eubank Jr has played down how close they have become.
Speaking to the Mail, he said: “It’s not been easy. It’s not an overnight thing.
“People might think, well, he came to the fight and now they’re all lovey again. No, it’s not that.
Read more on the Scottish Sun
WINTER FLURRY
Scots city hit by freak SNOW storm as expert predicts ‘cracking day’ of sun
CRAZED EX
Slain hood tried to rip out ex’s Turkey teeth out weeks before he was gunned down
“We are still working to try and get back to how things were many, many years ago when we didn’t have these issues.”
All eyes will undoubtedly turn to Saturday – with father and son set to wow once again.
