who is Chris Eubank sr?

Christopher Livingstone Eubank is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 1998. He is best known for holding the WBO middleweight and super-middleweight world titles between 1990 and 1995, making 19 successful title defences and becoming one of the most talked-about boxers of his generation.

Early life

Chris Eubank was born on August 8, 1966, in Dulwich, London, to Jamaican-born parents. His early life was turbulent-he spent much of his childhood in and out of care homes, was expelled from several schools, and by age 14, he was living on the streets, often in trouble with the law.

At 16, Eubank moved to New York with his mother in a bid to escape his troubled environment. There, he began boxing, quickly finding success by winning the Spanish Golden Gloves Amateur title within two years.

His early hardships and the discipline he found in boxing shaped the resilience and determination that later defined his career.

Career

He had quite the career which lasted from 1985-1998. By 19 he had turned pro and rose quickly through the ranks. He was already a champion by the age of 24, defeating Nigel Benn for the WBO middleweight title. Eubank successfully defended this title multiple times and later moved up to win the WBO super-middleweight title, making him a two-division world champion.

Throughout his career, he he fought notable opponents like Nigel Benn, Michael Watson, and Steve Collins. Eubank showed resilience and showmanship. Eubank retired with a professional record of 45 wins ,23 by knockout, 5 losses, and 2 draws. His last fight was in 1998 against Carl Thompson for the WBO cruiserweight title.

Personal life

Chris Eubank has been married three times. His first marriage was to Karron in 1990, and they had four children together: Chris Jr., Sebastian, Emily, and Joseph. He also has an older son, Nathanael Wilson, from a previous relationship. Eubank and Karron divorced in 2005. Later, he married his manager, Claire Geary, in 2014, but they divorced in 2017. Eubank later married a third wife, whose identity is not public, and they live together in Louisiana.

Eubank’s family life has included both public highs and personal tragedies, such as the death of his son Sebastian in 2021. He is also the cousin of English media personality Mica Paris. Over the years, Eubank and his family have appeared in several television programs, offering a glimpse into their lives beyond boxing.

Achievements

Remained undefeated in his first 10 years as a professional and undefeated at middleweight throughout his career.

Successfully defending his world titles 15 times.

Becoming a two-division world champion by winning titles in both middleweight and super-middleweight classes.

Controversies

In 2006, Eubank was sacked by his own public relations advisor, Richard Hillgrove, for being “too eccentric”

In November 2009, Eubank was declared bankrupt, owing £1.3 million in taxes.

Chris Eubank Sr. has been described as a strict disciplinarian, which contributed to a strained relationship with his son, Chris Eubank Jr., including public fallout and distancing in their personal and professional lives

Eubank Sr. publicly dismissed his son’s fight with Benn as a “circus” due to weight differences, adding to the family tension and public drama around the bout2.

Net worth

Based on his long and successful boxing career, high-profile world title fights, and various business ventures after retirement, estimates from other reputable sources typically place his net worth in the range of £1.5 million to £5 million as of recent 2025