Sebastian Eubank, the son of former middleweight boxing champion Chris Eubank, died after a 'massive heart attack' linked to an undiagnosed pre-existing heart condition, his widow has confirmed. The 29-year-old professional boxer, who had recently become a father, suffered the attack while swimming in the sea in Dubai.
In a statement, his widow Salma Abdelati said: 'Dubai Police and the coroner have confirmed that after a full post-mortem Sebastian Eubank tragically died from a massive heart attack whilst in the sea and probably could not have been saved even if out of the water. There was evidence of a pre-existing heart condition we were all unaware of.' She added that he had been standing in shallow water watching the sunset at Cove Beach after enjoying a meal with a close friend.
Sebastian, who boxed under the name Alka Lion, made his professional debut in February 2018. He had been due to turn 30 on 18 July. His father described him as a 'deep thinker who liked to challenge accepted wisdom' and a leader in promoting a healthy lifestyle and alternative therapies in Dubai.
Tributes have poured in from the boxing world and beyond. His brother, Chris Eubank Jr, also a professional boxer, wrote on Twitter: 'Rest easy little brother, I love you and you will be missed always.'
