Rod Stewart’s fame is legendary, but one of his children faced a different kind of spotlight last weekend. The 80-year-old musician, father to eight children, saw his third-oldest son, Sean Stewart, 45, step into the boxing ring for his professional debut.
Sean, a musician known for his turbulent life and self-reflection, once admitted that being "the firstborn son of rock royalty was a curse and a hindrance."
"Being the firstborn son of rock royalty was a curse and a hindrance."
His debut took place on Saturday in Nashville, Tennessee, during a Misfits Boxing event, where he faced streamer BDave, 27. Unfortunately for Sean, his first match ended almost immediately—he was knocked out just 15 seconds into the fight, making it one of the fastest knockouts under the Misfits banner.
During an early close exchange, BDave dodged a combination from Stewart and responded with a clean overhand right that struck Sean’s jaw. Following the punch, Sean dropped his guard, leading to a swift and dramatic finish.
Sean had previously shared glimpses of his boxing training on social media over the past few years, showing commitment to his new pursuit. In May, he appeared in a photograph with his legendary father and several of his siblings, smiling and seemingly optimistic about this new chapter.
Sean Stewart, born to rock icon Rod Stewart, has long been in the public eye for his attempts to carve his own path in music and entertainment. His foray into boxing marks yet another reinvention, though his debut was short-lived.
Author’s summary: Sean Stewart, son of music legend Rod Stewart, was knocked out 15 seconds into his boxing debut against BDave in Nashville, marking a stunning and brief start to his fighting career.