Junior Eubank suffered a critical condition following a severe beating, as his distressed father disclosed in a heartfelt statement.
Boxing Drama: Chris Eubank Jr's Life Nearly in the Balance Following Vicious Win over Conor Benn
Chris Eubank Sr has gone public about the harrowing moment son Chris Eubank Jr's life "was hanging by a thread" following their brutal match against Conor Benn. The father-son duo faced off in a highly-anticipated boxing affair at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Eubank Jr emerged victorious, but the fight took a toll on him, sending him to the hospital for two nights before he could finally leave on Monday. His face was left swollen and bruised, to the point that he wouldn't show it to anyone - a testament to his pride and warrior spirit.
Yet, the battle wasn't just physical; it was also an emotional one for the Eubanks. Chris Sr, notorious for his past rivalry with Nigel Benn, father to their foe, surprisingly attended the event, setting aside their differences.
Despite his harsh words for his son in the lead-up to the fight, following his "egg slap" fiasco, Chris Sr stood by his side through thick and thin. In the heart-wrenching moment, he revealed the extent of his worries.
"Don't let him go through that again...He didn't know his life was in the balance. Neither does he care," said Chris Sr, explaining that his son's harrowing experience was due to dehydration caused by the exhausting bout.
Giving an insight into the aftermath of the fight, Chris Sr disclosed that his son looked terrifyingly like their late son Sebastian while lying in the hospital bed. "He looked precisely and exactly like Sebastian. I'm talking the spitting image," said Chris Sr.
Considering the gravity of the situation, fans can only hope that Chris Eubank Jr makes a swift and full recovery.
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- Monday marked the day when Chris Eubank Jr was discharged from the hospital following his brutal boxing match against Conor Benn, a fight that left him physically and emotionally drained.
- In a surprising turn of events, Chris Eubank Sr, who has a past rivalry with Nigel Benn, father to Conor Benn, attended the fight and put aside their differences to support his son.
- The aftermath of the fight revealed that Chris Eubank Jr was rushed to the hospital due to dehydration, causing him to be hospitalized for two nights.
- In the wake of his son's harrowing experience, Chris Eubank Sr has expressed concern for his well-being, urging him not to risk such health troubles again in future battles.
- Despite the grueling fight and his subsequent health issues, Chris Eubank Jr remains focused on his career in MMA and football, with fans eagerly awaiting his return to the ring.
