Chris Eubank Jr. is a British professional boxer born on September 18, 1989, in Hove, East Sussex, England.
Known for his speed, power, and resilience in the ring, Eubank Jr. has carved out a notable career in the middleweight and super-middleweight divisions.
As the son of a boxing legend, he has lived much of his life under the spotlight, balancing the weight of his family name with his ambition to establish his own identity in the sport.
With a professional record that includes high-profile wins and a few setbacks, Eubank Jr. remains a prominent figure in British boxing.
Parents
Eubank Jr. is the son of Christopher Livingstone Eubank, better known as Chris Eubank Sr., and Karron Suzanne Stephen-Martin.
Eubank Sr. is a British boxing icon who competed professionally from 1985 to 1998.
Renowned for his eccentricity and formidable skill, he held the WBO middleweight and super-middleweight titles during the early 1990s.
Eubank Sr.’s career highlights include his epic battles with Nigel Benn and Michael Watson, showcasing his durability and flair.
Born to Jamaican parents, he brought a unique persona to the sport—marked by his upper-class demeanor and mental warfare tactics—earning him a lasting legacy as one of Britain’s greatest fighters.
For Chris Eubank Jr., his father was both a mentor and a towering figure whose shadow he has worked to step out from.
Karron, Eubank Jr.’s mother, was Chris Eubank Sr.’s first wife. The couple married in 1990 and had four children together, Chris Jr., Sebastian, Emily, and Joseph.
Career
Eubank Jr. began his boxing journey as an amateur in 2007, competing in the United States where he won the Nevada Amateur Golden Gloves title in the 165-pound division.
Turning professional in 2011 under the guidance of his father and trainer Ronnie Davies, he quickly built an undefeated record of 18-0 with 13 knockouts by 2014.
His early career was marked by his father’s heavy involvement, with Eubank Sr. often seen in his corner and at press conferences, shaping his son’s rise in the sport.
Eubank Jr.’s breakthrough came in 2015 when he won the interim WBA middleweight title by defeating Dmitry Chudinov via a twelfth-round TKO.
This victory showcased his ability to compete at an elite level, though he faced criticism for not yet securing one of the major world titles (WBA, WBC, WBO, IBF).
In 2017, he claimed the IBO super-middleweight title with a stoppage win over Renold Quinlan, further solidifying his status.
His participation in the World Boxing Super Series that year saw him defeat seasoned fighters like Arthur Abraham and Avni Yıldırım, though he fell short in the semi-finals against George Groves.
Despite setbacks, including losses to Billy Joe Saunders in 2014, Groves in 2018, and Liam Smith in 2023, Eubank Jr. has shown resilience.
His rematch win over Smith later in 2023 and a seventh-round stoppage of Kamil Szeremeta in October 2024 highlight his enduring skill and hunger.
