Chris Eubank Sr supporting his son at the Conor Benn fight proved to be one of the big stories in world sport not just in boxing.
The numbers on social media that his surprise arrival on fight night and then at the fight entrance with Eubank Jr, grabbed headlines worldwide.
But it proved to be much more than just showmanship.
It had a hugely positive effect on Eubank Jr who dug down deep when the fight got tough, and you could tell he was getting tired.
It was pivotal really and they’ve tried having him on the team before on a day to day basis, maybe that isn’t always needed.
But what a story it was in boxing and so much so, it captured casual sports fans’ interest around the world as well.
Eubank Sr Supports Son At Fight
Look, it was a made the difference but Eubank Jr has come a long way as a fighter from the early days.
People are not mentioning that enough.
He is now on his own two feet and has stepped out of the shadow of his famed fighting father.
Eubank Jr is his own man and will likely continue to big things in boxing.
Most importantly the fight delivered with action as well at the weekend.
All in all, a great weekend for the sport of boxing, maybe one of the best seen certainly in the UK of recent times.