[@TheDiaryOfACEO] Chris Eubank Jr: I Was Paid $***** For The Fight! The Night Before, Dad Finally Opened Up!

Link: https://youtu.be/OsAlLgGf9JM

Short Summary

Following a historic and brutal fight with Connor Ben, Chris Eubank Jr. candidly discusses the intense personal and professional challenges leading up to the match, including a strained relationship with his father, a difficult weight cut, and dealing with Ben's past drug test failures. Despite these hurdles, the fight proved to be a transformative experience, strengthening Eubank's bond with his father and solidifying his legacy as a true warrior, with a high likelihood of a rematch to come.

Key Quotes

Here are five direct quotes from the transcript that I found particularly insightful:

1. "I wasn't willing to go the rest of my life knowing that I didn't give it my all. That lives with you forever." (This quote encapsulates a powerful sentiment about dedication and legacy, highlighting the importance of striving for one's best regardless of the circumstances.)

2. "For a fight to reach that level of love and and respect, both fighters have to go through the fire. Both fires have to do things that um may seem superhuman, may seem like impossible. They have to go through that. They have to be true. And uh they cannot give up. And that's what we both showed on that night. Two men who were willing to die in that ring." (This provides a compelling definition of what elevates a fight to legendary status.)

3. "Every time they set a trap, I saw the trap. Go around it. Go forward. Oh, there's another trap. Round it. Forward. Another trap. Round it. Forward. That is a part of being a warrior. It's not just getting in the ring and fighting. You have to be smart. You have to be cunning. You have to know your enemy." (This shows that a warrior's strength is not simply physical; it encompasses intelligence, awareness, and the ability to adapt to challenges.)

4. "I said to him, I am the boss. And that broke him. He couldn't handle that. He had been the boss my entire life... It shouldn't have been that way, but that's how he dealt with the disappointment and the frustration of what I was doing, which was going my own way." (This paints a stark picture of the complex dynamic between Chris Eubank Jr. and his father, and the painful transition as Eubank Jr. stepped out of his father's shadow.)

5. "Before Raheem, I thought happiness was uh, you know, a big win at a poker table or winning a fight or going on some amazing trip. and those do make me happy. But it's it's a whole different level when you're with another human being who you love and you're getting to show him the world and teach him things and watch him grow. It's incredible." (This reveals a shift in Eubank Jr.'s perspective on happiness, demonstrating the profound impact of his relationship with his nephew Raheem and the unique joy found in nurturing another person.)

Detailed Summary

Here is a detailed summary of the YouTube video transcript in bullet points:

Overall Context:

• Chris Eubank Jr. gives a long-form interview discussing his recent fight with Connor Benn, his relationship with his father Chris Eubank Sr., and other personal issues.
• The interviewer is named Steven.
• Steven asks the listeners to subscribe.

The Fight with Connor Benn:

• Eubank Jr. initially expected to easily defeat Benn, thinking he would watch Benn quit.
• He acknowledges the fight has become a historic event.
• He believes the fight was compelling because both fighters were willing to "die in the ring."
• He emphasizes the stark contrast between his and Benn's fight and other recent, less exciting, high-profile boxing matches (Haney, Canelo, Ryan Garcia).
• Eubank Jr. felt gratitude for the positive fan reactions to the fight.
• He mentions the father-son dynamic resonated with many due to its realness and relatability.
• Eubank Jr. acknowledges he didn't look normal in the opening rounds of the fight.
• He admits to dealing with "things" going on in his life that no one knows about in addition to weight loss and rehydration restrictions.
• He states that despite the outside issues and issues during the fight (weight, his father, glove, etc.) he refused to give up.
• He discusses hearing the doctor say they have to operate on the guy next to him in the hospital or he's going to die.
• Eubank states there's no amount of money that can buy the feelings he has after what they achieved in the fight.

Relationship with His Father, Chris Eubank Sr.:

• The relationship was strained by Eubank Jr.'s desire to forge his own path and step out of his father's shadow.
• He sent his father a letter saying that he (Chris Eubank Jr.) was the boss which hurt his father.
• His father's reaction was to walk away.
• The passing of Eubank Jr.'s brother, Sebastian, deepened the rift, leading Chris Eubank Sr. to cope with the loss by using marijuana.
• Eubank Sr.'s behavior and public statements before the fight (calling his son a disgrace, trying to stop the fight) negatively impacted Eubank Jr.'s mental health.
• The father and son reconciled the night before the fight after Chris Eubank Sr. sent a text asking him to call.
• Eubank Sr. showed up to the hotel, and they talked and he was in his son's corner.
• Eubank Sr. said he was always going to be there.
• Eubank Sr. said all he wanted was to be there for his son; he didn't want anything from him.
• Eubank Jr. envisioned walking into the ring alone but the reconciliation with his father gave him extra percentages to put into the performance.
• Eubank Jr. discussed how he wrote his father a letter because he needed him to understand his letter without interruption.
• Eubank Jr. explains his dad has his ways of thinking, living, teaching, and parenting and that "it's his way or the highway."
• Eubank Jr. was known for being "the son of," and he wanted to be known as just Chris Eubank.
• Eubank Sr. slept on a stretcher outside of his hospital room.
• The fight was a catalyst for them to build.

Mental Fortitude and Pain:

• Eubank Jr. explains that he had to come outside of himself; it became spiritual.
• It wasn't about the physical or the technicalities; it came down to who wanted it more.
• The fight became more about war than technical boxing.
• He mentions having dealt with "demons" and restrictions throughout his life.
• Eubank Jr. emphasizes that he wasn't willing to live with the regret of not giving his all.
• He discusses his treadmill running story when he had a cramp in his foot.
• He said he was dehydrated and had a cut so he wasn't sure if he should give up.
• Eubank Jr. believes his ability to push through the fight stemmed from his history of never giving up in the gym, even when getting beaten in sparring.

Weight Cut and Rehydration Clause:

• Eubank Jr. explains that he normally walks around at 180-185 pounds.
• Eubank Jr. was contracted to a rehydration restriction, only allowing him to gain 10 pounds after the weigh-in.
• He says that he was confident that he could beat Conor and accepted the restrictions in exchange for more money.
• He got fined a million because he was .5 pounds over the limit for the weigh-in.

Controversy and Connor Benn:

• Eubank Jr. reveals that he didn't shake Benn's hand after the fight due to Benn's past failed drug tests and lack of accountability.
• He sees Benn as a "drugs cheat" and worries about the message it sends to young fans.
• He believes it is a fighter's responsibility to know what they are putting into their body.
• He doesn't forgive Benn for attempting to murder him by taking performance enhancing drugs.
• He doesn't regret the egg slap, because it was an act of justice so people won't forget.
• He admits he was "bothered" is an understatement to how he feels about Benn cheating.
• The interviewer mentions Connor Benn failed two voluntary anti-doping tests for clomiphene (testosterone boosting substance).
• Eubank acknowledges there is a rematch clause which could possibly occur in September.
• He admits that they will make even more money for the rematch and that if you lost this type of fight, you would be paid less.
• Eubank said that he wanted to blow Benn out so no one would want to see a rematch.
• Eubank says he's one of those fighters that only needs to experience it once and then he knows what to do with you.
• Eubank admits that Benn was faster and stronger than he was expecting.
• Ultimately, Eubank Jr. says that they both had to be dogs in that fight.

Personal Reflections:

• Eubank Jr. talks about the pain the weight cut was nothing to compare to his younger brother being buried in the desert.
• He acknowledges his brother, Sebastian's, death has given him a new appreciation for life.
• He wants a son because he loves who he is when he's around Raheem.
• He explains his brother drowned in Dubai from a heart attack or issue with his heart.
• He believes that the pressure his father put on him gave him a chip on his shoulder.

The Walk Out and Family:

• Eubank says the simply the best song was a last minute addition because of his dad.
• His father asked to play a song at some point in the walk out.
• Eubank Jr. found the song to be crazy, but it worked perfectly.
• The crowd starting welling up with tears.
• Eubank Jr. states that he dislikes Billy Joe Saunders a lot because he's a scummy human being and a terrible advocate for the sport.
• He has a fight with Saunders but a lot of people said he won the fight and that he wants to set the record straight.
• Eubank Jr. says Frank Smith (married to his sister and CEO of Matchroom Boxing) is dangerous.

Future Plans and Legacy:

• Eubank Jr.'s future fight plans (in a perfect world) would be Benn, Canelo, Saunders.
• He expresses excitement and a "sick" desire to test his limits in future fights.
• Eubank Jr. says he'll never be that fighter that loses the hunger after making a ton of money.

Other Information:

• Steven promotes Vanta.
• Eubank Jr. says in that interview it was filmed in his multimillion pound house and that he went to a private school.

Father's Comments on Boxing and His Son:

• A clip is played where Eubank Sr. talks about how Eubank Jr. wasn't hard enough to make it in boxing due to being from a privileged background.
• Eubank Jr. felt he had to prove his father wrong and prove himself right.