Eubank Jr. says the fight with Muritov was a tribute to Sebastian, but admits that it will be an emotional rollercoaster

CHRIS EUBANK JR is unsure how he will deal with his first fight since the tragic loss of his brother.

After suffering a heart attack in Dubai, the 32-year-old fighter lost Sebastian, his brother and fellow fighter, in July.


Eubank Jr. says the fight with Muritov was a tribute to Sebastian, but admits that it will be an emotional rollercoaster
Chris Eubank Jr. says that Saturday's fight with Anatoli Muitov will be a tribute for his brother Sebastian
Eubank Jr. says the fight with Muritov was a tribute to Sebastian, but admits that it will be an emotional rollercoaster
Eubank made a special tribute to Sebastian during the weigh-in.

Saturday's fight against Anatoli Muritov on Saturday will be a fitting tribute.

According to the Brighton brawler, "I have never had to deal with anything like this in all my life." It's hard to know how losing a family member will impact me in the ring. It has been a difficult ride.

"I dedicate this fight to my brother. I will have his name on my shorts, and Raheem will be in the ring with me afterwards.

"He was a great person, and we will continue doing everything in his honor."

Eubank's famous name meant that he was unable to follow his father's footsteps easily.

He believes that the constant scrutiny he has been subject to since 2011 when he became a pro will help him cope with the mental demands of keeping his brother's memory alive.

He said, "I came to conclusion that my brother would want me to continue reaching for my goals. I will be the fighter that is."

"I don’t know if it will impact me, but I feel good so at least I know it is a mental thing.

"But I believe that all I have done and all the hard things I have experienced in my career have prepared me for this.

"I feel confident that I can go out and win because of the things I've been through."

Like Conor Benn, Campbell Hatton, and Eubank before him, Eubank has had to deal with excessive expectations and shocking criticisms from the hurt business.

His father's comparisons and OTT's early praise placed a target on him, but the 30-2 charge seems more peaceful than ever.

"I'M NOT TRYING to Prove Anything"

He said, "I feel like my legacy has been created and will continue to create it with every fight."

"I only need to be the best fighter that I can be right now. I'm not trying to be anyone and I'm not trying to prove anyone wrong.

"I'm just trying to be the best man in the ring, and as long as I'm true to myself, I will leave a positive, good legacy."

"As long I know that I tried my best to fight the best, I will be content."

Ebonie Jones, however, switched her HGV license for a boxing licence at the wrong time. However, she is now fuelled for the fight.

Portsmouth flyweight, 23, learned how to drive large motors in the Army and could make a fortune by delivering petrol.

Instead, she will be making her pro debut tonight at Wembley Arena

SunSport spoke with her: "I was in Royal Engineers, and for my trade I received my licence. I was about to start my tank training when I decided to go pro."

"I have not received any calls from Esso or BP yet!"

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