Meet the Eubanks: How many of Chris Eubanks' sons are boxers?

While other fighting families have been more successful, few, if any, have captured the imagination of the British public quite like the Eubanks.

It's hardly surprising given the pugilistic dynasty’s mix of eccentric behaviour, grudge matches, epic battles and tragedies.

Eubank Sr and Chris Eubank Jr have, of course, cemented their legacy in the sport by capturing world championship gold in the past, with Harlem Eubank hoping to follow those well trodden footsteps in the next 12 months.

Others too, have stepped through the ropes onto the hallowed canvas.

Join us as we take a closer look at one of the most famous clans in British boxing history...

Chris Eubank Sr.

Professional Record - 45-5-2 (23 KOs)

Where better to start than the punching patriarch who blazed the trail that his sons and nephew have followed.

Few boxers have been as polarising as ‘Simply the Best’ was in his pomp.

Often dressed in jodhpurs and sporting a monocle and cane, while talking like a man who had read the thesaurus cover to cover, Eubank either entertained or enraged, depending on your persuasion.

Nigel Benn was in the latter camp. ‘The Destroyer’ had little to no time for the English gent persona of his great rival.

The pair got the opportunity to settle their differences in the ring in November 1990, with Benn’s WBO middleweight world title on the line.

The champion was aggressive, as ever, but Eubank’s granite chin, defensive nous and unorthodox style allowed him to weather the storm before halting an exhausted Benn in the ninth round.

Eubank made three successful defences of his belt, the last of which was a majority decision over Michael Watson.

The rematch took place three months later with the vacant WBO super-middleweight belt at stake. The fight was unbelievable.

Watson came out like a man possessed, determined to rob his foe of the momentary rests he often treated himself to.

In the 11th, it appeared that Eubank was wilting under the pressure as he was sent to the canvas for the first time in his career.

Against all expectations, ‘The Sherif’ rose from the canvas and uncorked an uppercut which sent Watson tumbling backwards, his neck hitting the ropes. Somehow, ‘The Force’ made it to his feet as the bell signalled the end of the round.

Entering the final round, Eubank was behind on the scorecards and needed a stoppage, which he duly delivered.

What should be remembered as a classic, is marred by tragedy, as Watson suffered a traumatic brain injury which almost ended his life.

The trauma changed Eubank as a fighter. He remained brilliant, but that finisher’s instinct was gone.

Despite that, the Brighton-based boxer went on to defend his belt on 14 occasions - including a rematch with Benn, which ended in a draw - before losing to Steve Collins.

Even later in his career, Eubank remained a threat, providing a stern test to Joe Calzaghe in Welshman’s maiden world title bout, and engaging in thriller with Carl Thompson at cruiserweight.

Forget the theatrics, Eubank was a serious fighter.

Chris Eubank Jr.

Professional Record - 35-3, (25 KOs)

When Eubank Jr. first discovered the VHS tapes of father’s epic battles, he knew he wanted to follow in his footsteps.

Unsurprisingly, Eubank Sr. wanted to keep his son away from the dangers inside the ring and the dirty business outside of it.

A natural athlete, ‘Next Gen’ was pushed towards tennis, but the allure of boxing was too strong.

In 2011, Eubank Jr. made his professional debut, posing and posturing just as his father had 20 years previous.

After a steady diet of journeymen, Eubank Jr took a leap up in class in November 2014 to challenge Billy Joe Saunders for the British, Commonwealth and European middleweight titles.

For the first five rounds, it appeared the 2008 Olympian was too slick for the novice the pro, but in the second half of the fight, Eubank Jr exploded into life, outworking the champion.

Eventually, Saunders prevailed by the thinnest of margins.

Junior did go on to capture the British title with 10th round stoppage over Nick Blackwell. Unfortunately, similarly to his father’s second battle with Michael Watson, it ended tragically.

Blackwell was brave, too brave. He took many clean shots to the head, but his will to win prevented him from quitting. After the fight was stopped, Blackwell collapsed in the ring, having suffered a bleed on the brain.

Eubank Jr. has failed to reach the heights his father did, settling for being a two-weight IBO champion, but the belt is lightly regarded.

Despite a world title eluding him, the 35-year-old has picked up credible wins over Arthur Abraham, James DeGale and Liam Smith - although, it is worth noting that each were towards the end of their respective careers at the time.

The crowning moment of his career in April as he defeated Conor Benn - son of Nigel - in a multi-generational grudge match.

The fight was a classic as both men threw every punch with bad intentions, with Eubank Jr doing just enough to have his hand raised.

The pair are set to face off once more in September, with ‘Next Gen’ determined to keep his family’s undefeated record against the Benns alive.

Harlem Eubank

Professional Record - 21-0 (9 KOs)

Another natural athlete Harlem was the books of Brighton and Hove Albion as an academy player.

When his footballing dreams fell through, aged 18 Eubank pivoted to the family business.

While he hopes to emulate his uncle Chris Sr., Harlem’s father, Simon, was also a professional super-middleweight boxer who won just seven of his 27 fights.

Simon’s twin brother, Peter, faired marginally better at the sweet science, recording 14 wins against 21 losses.

Harlem started his career on the small-hall circuit but has gradually risen through the ranks under the tutelage of Adam Booth and Charlie Beatt.

Ranked in the top-15 by the IBF and WBO at welterweight, Harlem could find himself in world title contention if he defeats Jack Catterall, this Saturday.

Sebastian Eubank

Professional Record - 2-0 (0 KOs)

The life of Chris Eubank Sr.’s son was cut tragically short when suffered a heart attack days before his 30th birthday, in July 2021.

Sebastien had a short professional career which saw him amass a brace of victories in 2018 and 2019.

Nathanael Wilson

Professional Record - 8-2-1 (2 KOs)

The estranged son of Chris Eubank made his way to the boxing gym, aged 20.

‘Banks’ was signed to Queensberry promotions, but the fighting talent did not run in the family and as a result, Wilson suffered two early career losses.

The 36-year-old has not fought since losing to Stu Greener, in 2020.