The Diary of a CEO

Chris Eubank Jr. Opens Up About His Grief, Living In His Father's Shadow & His Future | E159

Chris Eubank Jr. is a boxer on his way to being the best in the world. A journey into boxing like no other, Chris didn’t just have to step out of the shadows of his own demons to make his name in the ring, but out of the shadow of his own father. Topics: 00:00 Intro 01:42 Where did your discipline & strength come from? 10:09 Why I never give up 19:02 What made you different from everyone else? 28:16 Are you emotional? 35:40 Have you spoken to your dad about emotions? 42:19 The death of your brother & how it changed you 52:08 Keeping relationships private 54:42 Boxing and its health implications 01:01:09 Anxiety & online trolls 01:10:21 What’s next for you 01:13:13 Our last guest’s question Chris: https://twitter.com/chriseubankjr https://www.instagram.com/chriseubankjr/ Listen on: Apple podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-diary-of-a-ceo-by-steven-bartlett/id1291423644 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7iQXmUT7XGuZSzAMjoNWlX FOLLOW ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steven/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveBartlettSC Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-bartlett-56986834/ Sponsor: BlueJeans - https://www.bluejeans.com/ Huel - https://my.huel.com/Steven Crafted - https://bit.ly/3JKOPFx

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Jul 11, 2022·1h 17m·Watch on YouTube ↗

📖 CHAPTERS

1. 1
   0:00 – 3:35

   Opening, Persona And Unusual Discipline From A Comfortable Childhood

   Steven Bartlett introduces Chris Eubank Jr., framing him as a rare guest who seldom shows this side of himself. They explore how a man from a financially secure background developed an extreme appetite for discipline, competition and pain typically associated with hardship.

2. 2
   3:35 – 10:00

   Father’s Resistance To Boxing And Choosing The Hard Road

   Eubank recounts how his father actively discouraged him from boxing, believing he wasn’t tough enough and urging him to focus on school and other sports. Ironically, that resistance intensified his desire to fight and shaped his sense of his own achievement.

3. 3
   10:00 – 27:20

   Mental Warfare, Technical Sparring In Cuba And Defining Personal Identity

   The conversation dives into the mental demands of boxing, illustrated by a brutal sparring experience in Cuba that almost made Eubank quit. He links that crucible to an unshakeable internal story about never giving up and explains how he built an identity beyond being "Chris Eubank’s son."

4. 4
   27:20 – 38:20

   Public Persona, Media, And Learning To Separate Fighter From Civilian

   Eubank reflects on his father dominating early press conferences and how that initially shielded him from media he distrusted because of trolling. Over time he learned to be more open and friendly in public, understanding the long tail of every fan interaction.

5. 5
   38:20 – 49:20

   Emotional Suppression, Relationships And A Strict Jamaican Upbringing

   The discussion turns to Eubank’s reputation for being unemotional and how that affects romantic relationships. He connects his emotional restraint to a strict, sometimes violent childhood and admits that, until recently, he barely cried or expressed vulnerability.

6. 6
   49:20 – 1:08:00

   Violent Youth, Gang Culture And A Near‑Catastrophic Baseball Bat Incident

   Eubank revisits his teenage years in gangs, frequent street fights and a chilling episode where he took a baseball bat to another school intending to use it. He now sees these moments as reckless forks in the road that could have obliterated his future.

7. 7
   1:08:00 – 1:22:40

   Sebastian’s Death, Regret And Recommitment To Family And Legacy

   The tone shifts as Eubank details the sudden death of his brother Sebastian from a heart issue, his inability to attend the funeral due to COVID, and the lingering regret of skipping a chance to see him shortly before he died. This loss has deepened his empathy and redirected his focus towards family, especially Sebastian’s son Raheem.

8. 8
   1:22:40 – 1:32:00

   Health Risks Of Boxing, Cognitive Changes And Training The Brain

   Bartlett asks whether Sebastian’s death and ring injuries have changed how Eubank views boxing’s health risks. Eubank recalls a previous opponent who nearly died and candidly admits noticing his own memory and recall issues, prompting him to ‘train’ his brain like a muscle.

9. 9
   1:32:00 – 1:43:00

   Mental Health, Trolling, And The Value Of Being Loved Or Hated

   The conversation widens to men’s mental health, with Eubank explaining he’s never experienced depression or anxiety but had to learn not to internalize online hate. He now understands trolls as projecting their own misery and, as a boxing businessman, sees both hate and love as commercially valuable.

10. 10
    1:43:00 – 1:53:00

    Privacy In Relationships, Social Media And Clarifying Misconceptions

    Eubank explains why he keeps his romantic life completely off social media, both to protect relationships and to avoid clout-chasing dynamics. This discretion has led to public speculation about his sexuality, which he finds amusing but refuses to address through oversharing.

11. 11
    1:53:00

    Unfinished Business In Boxing And Eubank’s Philosophy Of Happiness

    In closing, Eubank rejects the idea that his career is complete, outlining ambitions to collect more world titles in what he calls his prime earning years. He then answers a question about happiness, summarizing his life philosophy as rooted in positivity, integrity and refusing to envy others.