ROBE TO VICTORY
Watch incredible moment Chris Eubank Jr trains for blockbuster Kamil Szeremeta fight in traditional Saudi robe
Eubank Jr revealed to SunSport about how his nephew Raheem has given him greater motivation
CHRIS EUBANK JR trained in a traditional Saudi robe as he continued his preparations for his blockbuster Riyadh bout.
The Brit, 35, is set to fight Pole Kamil Szeremata this Saturday.
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Stepping out for a sparring session, Eubank Jr wore a traditional Saudi robe with accompanying headwear.
He looked in the zone as he made his way ringside, where he had his gloves put on.
In footage taken by SunSport, Eubank Jr could be seen shadow boxing in the ring while still wearing the thobe.
Although by this point he had removed the headwear.
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In the build-up to Saturday's bout, Eubank Jr opened up to SunSport about his greater perspective heading into the fight.
Three years ago, his younger brother Sebastian died of a heart attack aged just 29 in Dubai.
Chris has since cared for Sebastian's son Raheem, who was just a month old when his dad passed away.
Now, Eubank Jr is determined to give Raheem the best life possible.
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He said: "I remember going to my brother’s grave for the first time and that’s where I first met Raheem and I held him in front of the grave and it calmed me down.
"His energy and him being very quiet while on my chest gave me peace.
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"I felt then that everything would be OK.
"I felt that we might have a second chance here.
"I love that little boy. I use Raheem as a tool to strengthen my will and my soul and my spirit.
"Raheem is going to live a long and fulfilled life and I only have a few years of boxing left.
"So I need to do everything I can over the next three or four years to make sure he has the best life he can possibly have growing up."
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