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Sebastian Eubank found dead on Dubai beach

His father, boxing legend Chris Eubank, has paid tribute

Alex Pattle
Tuesday 13 July 2021 14:33 BST
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Sebastian Eubank found dead on Dubai beach

Sebastian Eubank, son of British boxing legend Chris Eubank, has died at the age of 29.

His body was found on a beach in Dubai.

Sebastian went 2-0 as a professional boxer, fighting once in 2018 and once in 2019, before switching to mixed martial arts.

Chris Eubank confirmed the news on Friday, writing: “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.”

Sebastian’s mother 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, boxer Chris Eubank Jr, wrote: “Rest easy little brother. I love you & you will be missed always @SebEubank.”

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