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Conor Benn could face FOUR YEAR ban as anti-doping chiefs investigate positive drugs test that KOd Chris Eubank Jr fight
CONOR BENN faces a four-year ban after British anti-doping chiefs asked for evidence of his failed drugs test.
SunSport understands UK Anti-Doping will launch a formal probe after traces of banned fertility drug clomifene – which boosts testosterone – were found in Benn’s A sample.
Conor Benn returned an adverse finding for the banned substance clomifene[/caption]
He now faces a four-year ban after British anti-doping chiefs asked for evidence of his failed drugs test[/caption]
His failed drugs test – conducted by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency – led to the postponement of tonight’s grudge £25million catchweight fight with Chris Eubank Jr at the O2.
Now UKAD will write to VADA to request the analysis of the 26-year-old’s adverse finding.
Only UKAD have the authority to issue a doping ban, but it is understood VADA – whose testing services typically cost around £30,000 – are prepared to hand over the necessary documentation.
The bombshell news comes after Benn’s promoter Eddie Hearn threatened legal action against British boxing chiefs after they refused to sanction the fight.
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Conor’s legendary father Nigel Benn Sr, 58, leapt to his son’s defence on Friday after his boy had already vowed to clear his name.
He took to social media and said: “Hi guys, as you know we’re in total shock.
“I’ve been with my son for the last ten weeks and the training has absolutely gone the best it could have been.
“He’s a dedicated trainer, he leaves no stone unturned and we’ll get to the bottom of this, I love my son.
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“I know he don’t cut no corners, he just goes straight at it 100 per cent but we’ll keep you informed, we’ll let you know what the next step is.
“But he’s a faithful trainer and a clean athlete, speak to you all soon, God bless.”
Meanwhile, Benn’s “devastated” coach Tony Sims says he’ll keep supporting the boxer.
Sims said: “Having spoken to Conor personally in length surrounding the subject and listening to him, I support him as a coach and as a friend.
“We are determined to get to the bottom of this as a team, working closely with Conor’s legal advisors in an effort to understand the meaning of the ‘adverse finding’ and resolve this matter urgently.”
Sims’ added: “After 26 years in boxing, a sport I love and have dedicated my life to, I can say hand on heart that I have never experienced or witnessed any athlete in my camp fail an anti doping test, voluntary or mandatory and I stand by that fact.”
The test led to the postponement of the £25m catchweight fight with Chris Eubank Jr[/caption]
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Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr LIVE UPDATES: Hearn vows fight ON despite drugs test, Benn AND Eubank Jr break silences
CONOR BENN’s fight with Chris Eubank Jr has been ‘PROHIBITED’ by the British Boxing Board of Control – but there are still developments incoming.
Benn’s promoter Eddie Hearn says he is challenging this decision plus both Benn and Eubank Jr have broken their silences and say they want the fight to go ahead.
Both fighters still went out for their public work-outs following the news. We’ll be bringing you all of the latest updates as they unfold here.
- Benn had tested for drug Clomifene
- Fight was set for Saturday night
- The decision is being appealed
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Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn: Date, UK start time, TV channel, live stream, undercard for HUGE all-British dust-up
CHRIS EUBANK JR is facing Conor Benn in a second generation match-up – nearly three decades since their dads last fought.
It was in 1990 and again in 1993 that Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn fought two brutal world title fights.
Chris Eubank Jr fights against Conor Benn this weekend[/caption]
Conor Benn has been training at the Matchroom gym in Essex[/caption]
Eubank Sr won the first one via 9th-round TKO, picking up the WBO middleweight title in the process, but the second fight, which took place at super-middleweight, ended in a draw.
Now 29 years on, their sons will clash at catchweight.
Eubank Jr, a middleweight who has also campaigned at 168lbs, will come down to his lowest weight ever 157lbs to challenge Benn – a career welterweight.
It was a fight which was first floated into the ether after Eubank Jr beat Liam Williams earlier this year.
Nobody took the idea of it seriously, apart from Benn, who has struggled to find a competitive fight at 147lbs.
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When is Eubank Jr vs Benn?
- Eubank Jr’s massive clash with Benn will take place on Saturday, October 8, 2022.
- The fight will take place at the O2 Arena in front of 18,000 fans.
- Both men will clash 29 years on, almost to the day, from Eubank Sr vs Benn 2 at Old Trafford on October 9, 1993.
- Ring-walks for the main event are expected to get going at around 10pm UK time.
Chris Eubank Jr beat Liam Williams on points in February[/caption]
What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
- Eubank Jr vs Benn will be shown live on DAZN PPV
- The show will cost £19.99 on top of your £7.99 per month DAZN subscription.
- The clash is available for live streaming from the DAZN app, which you can download onto your mobile or tablet device.
- Virgin TV subscribers will also be able to purchase the PPV through their TV set-top box.
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Olympic gold medallist Galal Yafai continues his rise up the pro ranks against Mexican Gohan Rodriguez (12-1-1).
While Eubank Jr’s cousin Harlem is also in action as is light-heavyweight star Lyndon Arthur.
And former world champ Shannon Courtenay makes her boxing comeback.
- Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn (Catchweight)
- Mary Romero vs Ellie Scotney (Women’s Junior Featherweight)
- Galal Yafai vs Gohan Rodriguez (Flyweight)
- Harlem Eubank vs David Martin (Junior Welterweight)
- Lyndon Arthur vs TBA (Light Heavyweight)
- Felix Cash vs Connor Coyle (Middleweight)
- Matty Harris vs Chris Healey (Heavyweight)
- Shannon Courtenay vs Gemma Ruegg (Women’s Bantamweight)
- Chloe Watson vs Nancy Franco (Women’s Flyweight)
What has been said?
Both fighters are excited to put on a showdown which will roll back the years for many boxing fans.
Eubank Jr said: “I grew up watching their legendary battles and always wanting to emulate that, and find my own arch nemesis… could this now be Conor Benn? We will find out.
“He has walked the same path as I have. I know his struggle. Living in the shadow of a legend and trying to break out of that shadow and make his own name. If he can beat me, his name will be made, and he will never walk in his father’s shadow again.
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“It’s a fight that’s going to spark the imagination of the British public, that’s what I’m happy about. In terms of anticipation, legacy and hype it’s the biggest fight of my career.”
Whilst Benn said: “This fight is for the legacy and was an opportunity I felt I couldn’t pass up.
“My team and I had other options on the table as I’m currently ranked top 5 with all governing bodies at Welterweight and no doubt I’m looking for a World Championship fight very soon, but this fight is embedded with so much history and I know it’s one the public really want to see.
“To me this fight is personal – it’s more than titles and rankings, this is unfinished business between our families!”