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And Eubank's usually supremely confident father has revealed he has some doubts ahead of the highly-anticipated contest.

'I didn't say (Junior would win),' Eubank Snr insisted during Thursday's pre-fight press conference at the O2. 'I'm not convinced (Junior will win), because James DeGale has pedigree in terms of gold medallists, former world champions - it's real.

'I respect the man's abilities. Junior has it - but who turns up on the night?

'This is going to be strange to the audience, but my son looks at the physical aspect of this person, the crowd - the physical game.

Eubank Snr (left) admitted he was concerned that his son (right) may come up short

'And from a physical point of view, I don't think there is anyone who can actually stand with him. But it isn't just physical - it's also spiritual.

'And this is where Junior lacks that blessing. It's the only thing that allowed me to win so many championship fights and allowed me to put up with the bigotry of the media, the keyboard warriors, the critics.

'I've endured it all because, spiritually, I am buoyant, alive. I've never come down to that level but I don't know whether he (Junior) has that.

'It's definitely a 50-50 fight. I am petrified of what the outcome could be. I am petrified he may not win this fight.'

The loser of Saturday's huge title fight is widely expected to retire from the sport