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HARLEM EUBANK gave SunSport a tear-soaked interview to discuss the tragic passing of cousin Sebastian and his father Simon.But the iconic British fighting family is now united in helping raise the newest generation in Raheem, the son 29-year-old Seb agonisingly left behind at just one-month old.Harlem Eubank broke down in tears as he discussed the tragic passing of cousin Sebastian and his father SimonCredit: The SunHe also explained how Chris Eubank Snr has come through ‘dark times’ to be in a ‘good place’Credit: Louis WoodSeb – who Harlem was extremely close to thanks to a shared love of martial arts and spiritualism –  suffered a heart attack in Dubai in 2021.And last year Harlem’s dad Simon died aged 61 after a gut-wrenching battle with dementia that the tough former fighter just could not win.There have been such dark days in the family but the 30-year-old Brighton ace has beautifully explained how they are now trying to live all together in the light.”Chris Sr in a good place right now,” he beamed.READ MORE IN BOXING”He, like all of us, went through a very tough time. He has had to deal with some very painful things.”Maybe he was exploited a bit, around that time and put in the limelight when he shouldn’t have been.”He went through a dark time but he has come through the other side now.”And it is great to see Chris Eubank Sr in true Chris Eubank form.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”It’s difficult. It’s something that stays with you. I don’t think you ever overcome it, it stays with you.”Then you need to use it as a powerful tool to drive yourself on and achieve and honour the people who came before you.Chris Eubank and nephew Harlem speak about Harlem’s boxing career “That is what I am trying to do, because otherwise it is not going to lead you to good places.”If you don’t use things to fuel you and help you honour people, it can lay heavy on you.”Chris has softened up now we have Raheem to look after, he’s softened.”Having Raheem in our lives has changed us all, definitely. He’s a beautiful boy.Sebastian Eubank died in 2021 after suffering a heart attack in DubaiCredit: GettySimon Eubank passed away aged 61 last year after a gut-wrenching battle with dementiaCredit: Instagram”He has all the make-up of his father.”You see Seb when you look at him, you see him in different expressions Raheem uses.”It’s beautiful because it makes you feel like Seb is still here, he is here now, living through Raheem.”Every time I see him, it gives me a warm feeling, he’s just had his first day at school, he’s three and I got sent photos of him throwing up the peace sign on his first day.READ MORE SUN STORIES”All the other kids are crying about leaving their parents for the first time and he is full of confidence and desperate to run in there and take over.”That is the make-up of Seb. It’s great to be close to him and watching him grow up will be a beautiful process.”Eubank explained the family have come together to raise Seb’s son RaheemCredit: The Sun More

THE IBF super-featherweight title WON’T BE up for grabs on the undercard of Anthony Joshua’s showdown with Daniel Dubois.Champ Anthony Cacace was set to defend his newly acquired red strap against former featherweight king Josh Warrington in front of a sold-out crowd at Wembley on Saturday night.Josh Warrington was set to challenge Anthony Cacace for the IBF super-featherweight title on the Joshua vs Dubois undercardCredit: PABut the IBF have opted not sanction the bout as a title fightCredit: RICHARD PELHAMNorthern Irishman Cacace will vacate the belt should he come up short at WembleyCredit: REUTERSBut the American sanctioning body has opted NOT to sanction the title bout due to Warrington’s inactivity in the 135lbs division and the loss of his last fight to Leigh Wood.Cacace’s IBO strap will now be the only belt up for grabs when he trades blows with 35-year-old Warrington.But the Northern Irishman will be forced to vacate his IBF crown should he come up short at the home of English football.Cacace – who won the IBF belt with an eighth-round TKO of Joe Cordina in May – told The BBC: “It’s for the IBO world title. The IBF isn’t on the line.READ MORE ON AJ VS DUBOIS”You would need to talk to Frank [Warren, Cacace’s promoter] and everybody else behind the scenes about that. I wanted it on the line.”I’ve known for weeks. It’s not one bit of bother to me, but at the same time I don’t really understand what the hell is going on.”In an interview with The Stomping Ground, promoter Eddie Hearn said of the IBF’s decision not to sanction the fight: “I get it.”I think the problem with the IBF is they follow their rules but they don’t allow any common sense.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFull Dubois vs Joshua undercard Daniel Dubois vs Anthony Joshua (IBF heavyweight title fight)Josh Kelly vs Ishmael DavisTyler Denny vs Hamzah SheerazAnthony Cacace vs Josh WarringtonJoshua Buatsi vs Willy HutchinsonMark Chamberlain vs Josh Padley”The rules state you can’t be coming off a loss, generally. But everything is at the discretion of the IBF.”He was fighting the No.1 featherweight in the world in Leigh Wood [and] he was winning the fight and he got stopped.Watch moment Daniel Dubois smashes fist through birthday cake with Anthony Joshua’s face on it… two weeks before fight”For me, it should be an automatic challenge for the world title.”And with all due respect to Cacace, he’s not what Josh Warrington’s done in his career.”The IBO title is on the line, we understand that’s not one of the big four [belts] but he is the world champion.”And if you win the fight, it’s a massive fight, and you really, in my eyes, are [the] world champion.”When asked if the IBF’s decision bothers him, Warrington said: “Not whatsoever.”Because at the end of the day, because as Ed said there, you know, four belts, five belts, six belts.”Ultimately, belts are nice. They go on your mantle piece. But it’s the fights that people remember.”You can have eight, nine, ten or 12 title defences but people will look back and say, ‘Who did you box?'”I want people to say, ‘You know what? He’s had some great fight.’ Yeah, I’ve won the world title.”Once you’ve won it, you’ve joined that club. READ MORE SUN STORIES”You’ve joined the world club unless you become unified, which a very, very select few [do]. “But I’d rather have the names on my belt.”Josh Warrington isn’t fussed about not fighting for the IBF strapCredit: REUTERS More

THE UNDERCARD for Anthony Joshua’s domestic dust-up with Daniel Dubois has undergone ANOTHER major change just days before fight night.The stacked card for Saturday night’s Wembley war, which will be contested in front of 96,000 fans, suffered a major blow last weekend.Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois will throw down at Wembley on Saturday nightCredit: GETTYLiam Smith was due to be on the undercard but withdrew from it last weekend due to illnessCredit: RICHARD PELHAMSmith was due to throw down with Sunderland slugger Josh KellyCredit: MATCHROOM BOXINGThe undefeated Ishmael Davis has stepped up on six days’ notice to face KellyThe card was rocked by Liam Smith’s virus-enforced withdrawal from his eagerly-anticipated clash with Josh Kelly.There were fears a replacement for the former WBO light-middleweight champion wouldn’t be found and Kelly wouldn’t fight.But a short-notice opponent has been found for the Sunderland slugger.The undefeated Ishmael Davis has been drafted in on six days’ notice to take part in what will be the biggest fight of his career.READ MORE ON AJ VS DUBOISDavis, however, hasn’t got off the couch to trade heavy leather with Kelly at the home of English football.’The Black Panther’ was already in a training camp for an IBF Intercontinental super-lightweight showdown with Uisma Lima on the undercard of Jack Catterall’s October clash with Regis Prograis.Recalling how he found out about Smith’s withdrawal, Kelly, 30, told The Stomping Ground: “[I found] literally through my team.”Adam [Booth] was like, ‘He’s pulled out.’ And I was like, ‘What?’Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSANTHONY JOSHUA VS DANIEL DUBOIS: All the information you need ahead of huge world title fight at Wembley”But things can’t be helped sometimes. If he’s genuinely sick, then he’s sick. So I can’t help that.”People are having different assumptions, but I just keep my mindset on what I’m doing, to be honest.”How Anthony Joshua has become ‘unbeatable’ in boxing career turnaround with insiders left stunned by heavyweight starKelly then said of Davis: “[He’s] a strong, sturdy guy. But he’s just not on my level.”He’s gonna come forward and put his hands up and try and work the body.”But I’m prepared for that with Liam, so it’s a perfect, perfect style.”An over-joyed Davis wrote on Instagram: “Change of plans, looks like we’re heading to Wembley! “I’m about to shock the world.”I want to thank @eddiehearn @franksmith @turkialalshik @matchroomboxing for this huge opportunity!READ MORE SUN STORIES”Also, I want to thank @leeeaton for making this happen. “Fighting with 6 days’ notice at middleweight, but you already know.”Full Dubois vs Joshua undercard Daniel Dubois vs Anthony JoshuaJosh Kelly vs Ishmael DavisTyler Denny vs Hamzah SheerazAnthony Cacace vs Josh WarringtonJoshua Buatsi vs Willy HutchinsonMark Chamberlain vs Josh Padley More

THE heavyweight clash between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois has been simulated – and it ends with a brutal knockout.AJ and Dynamite are set to come face-to-face at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, with the IBF world title on the line.Anthony Joshua v Daniel Dubois has been simulatedCredit: YouTube – Boxing Fight SimulationsThe fight ends with Dubois being knocked outCredit: YouTube – Boxing Fight SimulationsDubois currently holds the accolade having earned it back in June following a TKO win against Filip Hrgovic.He will be looking to retain his belt while Joshua bids to become a three-time heavyweight champion.AJ originally held the title in 2021 but lost it – as well as the WBA and WBO belts – to Oleksandr Usyk.He is now eager to get it back – and set up a potential clash with the winner of Usyk vs Tyson Fury II.Read More in BoxingWith Saturday’s bout fast approaching, the main event has been simulated to see who might reign victorious.In the simulated bout by Boxing Fight Simulations on Fight Night Champion, Dubois gets off to a strong start by landing some punches on his opponent.However, Joshua bounces back in the second and third rounds with some powerful body shots.Dynamite then sends him tumbling to the floor with three successive punches to the stomach.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut the Watford-born ace returns to his feet and turns the tables.AJ leaves Dubois on the canvas with a hit to the face in the fourth round, but Dynamite is able to get back up.Watch incredible Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois promo video directed by Guy Ritchie as fans call it ‘one for the ages’He is eventually floored again and knocked out in the eighth round following a brutal left hook, handing Joshua his third world title.Of course, the outcome of the actual fight could be very different.But many fans consider AJ the favourite going into the event.ANTHONY JOSHUA VS DANIEL DUBOIS: All the information you need ahead of huge world title fight at Wembley More

ANTHONY JOSHUA will be in “serious trouble” against Daniel Dubois, according to Carl Froch.The former super-middleweight world champion anticipates a big test for AJ at Wembley on Saturday.Carl Froch believes Daniel Dubois will cause Anthony Joshua problemsCredit: GettyFroch claims Dubois’ style could give him a big advantageCredit: Steve BellFroch believes Dubois is a genuine world champion after taking over the IBF belt vacated by Oleksandr Usyk in June.And like Usyk, Froch has tipped Dubois to take the fight to Joshua and get right in his face.Dubois will be a different proposition for Joshua than his previous four fights according to Froch, who also pointed out Dubois’ better form having beaten Jarrell Miller and Filip Hrgovic since he also lost to Usyk.Froch said on Stephen Hendry’s Cue Tips: “Dubois is a good fighter, this is the biggest moment of his career. He’s a big, strong heavyweight and can punch hard. He’s actually in better form than AJ.READ MORE IN BOXING“I think AJ’s head’s not in the right space where he’s confident to go back in against a genuine world champion. I think if Dubois gets in the ring and puts it on him, you might see AJ in some serious trouble.“No one’s done that to him since Usyk. Usyk played with him twice, beat him up twice. So what’s AJ done since then? He’s fought four nobodies who didn’t try and only came to get a paycheck.”However Froch did still tip Joshua to win the contest because of his greater experience, but sent a big warning about what could happen if he loses.He added: “I think if he beats AJ it’s the end of AJ. That’s AJ finished.” Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSANTHONY JOSHUA VS DANIEL DUBOIS: All the information you need ahead of huge world title fight at WembleyThe pair have sparred before, in 2016 when Dubois was just 18-years-old, with Joshua admitting his upcoming opponent landed a big shot on him.However Joshua has revealed he is now a different fighter – one that aims to flatline his opponents.Daniel Dubois ‘turned Anthony Joshua’s legs to jelly’ during brutal sparring session, says ex-Team GB boxing starHe said: “It’s crazy. I don’t even put much into the punches. But they’re devastating.”But the difference is. now, I want to flatline people if I can.”How AJ punched his way to the topANTHONY JOSHUA punched his way to the top of the world before being knocked off his perch. More

ANTHONY JOSHUA must fight Tyson Fury by the end of 2025.That’s the deadline set by AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn.Anthony Joshua should fight Tyson Fury by the end of next yearAJ’s defeats in recent years made his prospect of fighting Fury weakenEddie Hearn will do everything in his power to get the bout doneA super-fight between two generational stars of British boxing has been rumoured for several years but talks always stalled.Joshua, 34, will challenge fellow Brit Daniel Dubois for the IBF heavyweight belt at Wembley on Saturday.Meanwhile, Fury, 36, will take on Oleksandr Usyk, who holds the other three recognised world titles, to a rematch in December.Hearn told the BBC: “I do think AJ-Fury will happen regardless of whether Fury wins or not.READ MORE BOXING NEWS”But the size of the fight depends on their next two results.”In June, Joshua urged Fury to fight him while both boxers are still “fresh” but said he will not “sit around and wait” for the Gypsy King.Asked whether there is a deadline of next year, Matchroom’s Hearn replied: “Yes, definitely.”If AJ beats Dubois and Fury beats Usyk, you’ve got the biggest fight in the history of the sport ever. Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”If one loses and the other wins, it’s still a monster fight.”Joshua has his eyes firmly set on climbing back to the top of the boxing world this weekend.How Anthony Joshua has become ‘unbeatable’ in boxing career turnaround with insiders left stunned by heavyweight starANTHONY JOSHUA VS DANIEL DUBOIS: All the information you need ahead of huge world title fight at WembleyIf he beats Dubois he will emulate greats Muhammad Ali, Lennox Lewis, Vitali Klitschko and Evander Holyfield by becoming a three-time heavyweight world champion.The pair had to be separated when the promotion got under way with Frank Warren finding himself between the two giants as security guards held them back during a head-to-head interview.Dubois currently holds the IBF belt which Usyk relinquished in June, ending his reign as the first undisputed heavyweight champion for a quarter of a century after barely a month.Usyk was forced to vacate the belt in order to honour the contracted rematch with Fury, who suffered his first career defeat to the unbeaten Ukrainian in May.Joshua won his first world title in April 2016 with a second-round knockout win over Charles Martin.After losing his unified titles to Andy Ruiz Jr in January 2019, he won the belts back from the Mexican boxer six months later.But the Watford fighter then suffered back-to-back losses to Usyk to leave his career on the knife edge. More