Chris Eubank Jr has revealed the emotional impact of his father's surprise appearance at his recent victory over Conor Benn at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last month.
The boxer described the moment his father joined him for his ring walk as "surreal" and "incredible" after previously expecting to face the fight alone.
The pair's reunion came despite their strained relationship in the build-up to the bout, which saw 67,000 fans witness Eubank Jr emerge victorious from what was described as a "bloody clash".
The unexpected family reconciliation sent the crowd wild before any punches had even been thrown.
Chris Eubank Sr shocked the boxing world by showing up for his sons fight.
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The build-up to the fight had been marked by tension between the Eubanks, with Chris Jr openly discussing their strained relationship.
Eubank Sr had previously expressed disapproval of his son fighting Benn, the son of his own 1990s rival Nigel Benn.
This family drama added another layer to the already highly anticipated bout.
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Chris Eubank Sr embraced Conor Benn following his son's triumph last month
GETTYDespite these issues, father and son managed to put aside their differences at the crucial moment.
The iconic former boxing champion made the decision to support his son when it mattered most, creating one of the night's most memorable moments.
Speaking to The Sun, Eubank Jr admitted: "I thought I was gonna be alone. I walked into that weigh-in alone in preparation for the fight."
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The much anticipated fight took place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
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He continued: "I saw Conor with all his team and his dad, and I knew in my heart, in my mind, I knew that that wasn't gonna be what I was gonna have on the night."
The boxer had mentally prepared himself for facing Benn without family support.
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"So, listen, I'm gonna be alone on the night, I'm gonna be alone now, it's okay. Get used to it, kid. That was what was going on in my head," he revealed.
"And for that to kind of switch at the last minute it was surreal, it was incredible."
The boxer emphasised the importance of family connections in his sporting career.
Conor Benn lost out to Chris Eubank Jr during their fight
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"Family is everything, you know? And the fact that even the last minute we all came together, it meant the world to me," Eubank Jr said.
"It's nice to do what you said you was gonna do. And to do something which the fans will remember for a long, long time."
Eubank Jr acknowledged the crucial role supporters play in boxing success.
"The fans are the ones that put us in these positions. So to be able to deliver to them, that's all the fighter can really dream for. And we did that."
