Chris Eubank Jr Discusses Family Rift, Pain Ahead of Conor Benn Fight

Chris Eubank Jr has publicly addressed the deep personal pain stemming from his fractured relationship with his father, Chris Eubank Sr, and the loss of his brother Sebastian, emphasizing that these experiences outweigh any pain his boxing rival Conor Benn could inflict in the ring. Eubank Jr revealed that he and his father have not spoken in years, with Eubank Sr labeling him a 'disgrace' after an egg-throwing incident during a press conference with Benn. The breakdown in their relationship followed Eubank Jr’s decision to remove his father from his boxing entourage. The emotional strain was compounded by the sudden death of his brother Sebastian in 2021, whose young son now asks why he can't see his father. The pre-fight press events have been contentious, with Eubank Jr clashing with promoters and maintaining a brash public persona despite his personal struggles. The upcoming bout between Eubank Jr and Benn is set against the backdrop of their fathers' storied rivalry and longstanding family tensions.