Chris Eubank Jr apologises and retracts Robert Smith and Eddie Hearn comments Eubank Jr has been fined multiple times by BBBofC, of which Smith is the general secretary The Independent UK · Oct 1
When should fighters stop fighting? IN FOCUS: As 49-year-old Yoel Romero prepares to go to war with Darren Till in a bare-knuckle bout, Will Castle delves into the dangers of fighting for too long and why combatants struggle to quit the sport The Independent UK · Sep 23
Eubank Jr vs Benn glove row almost leads to backstage scrap on eve of fight Matchroom CEO Frank Smith was held back while arguing with Eubank’s adviser Mazhar Majeed The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025
British boxing board sends coy message after Conor Benn charge is dismissed Benn claimed this week that he has been cleared of any wrongdoing, two years after failing two drug tests The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2024
Eddie Hearn rejects BBBofC stance on Benn and Eubank Jr fighting in London The BBBofC said this week that it had denied an application for Conor Benn to box in Britain The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023
Benn vs Eubank Jr will not take place in Britain as BBBofC denies application The bout, which fell through in 2022 after Conor Benn failed two drug tests, was being targeted for a new date of 3 February in London The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023
Eddie Hearn predicts Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua prize money The British heavyweight superstars could meet in 2024 should they both emerge victorious against expected opponents Oleksandr Usyk and Deontay Wilder The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
Eddie Hearn eyes Cardiff clash for Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr Benn is currently unable to box in Britain, however, due to complications caused by his two failed drug tests The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023
Anthony Joshua could fight on same card as Eubank Jr vs Benn, claims Eddie Hearn The promoter suggested that the card could take place in Abu Dhabi, with Conor Benn still unable to box in the UK after failing two drug tests The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023
Eddie Hearn reacts to criticism of Conor Benn comeback: ‘He’s cleared to box’ Benn will box in Florida on Saturday, marking his first fight since failing two drug tests last year The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023
Eddie Hearn hopes returning Conor Benn can face Chris Eubank Jr in December Benn will make his return to the ring in America this weekend. The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023
Conor Benn set for boxing return in Orlando Benn has not stepped into the ring since he twice tested positive for banned drug clomifene. The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023
Conor Benn fight announced as boxer returns after failed drug tests Benn failed two drug tests in the lead-up to his planned fight with Chris Eubank Jr in October 2022, and was later stripped of his British licence and provisionally suspended The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023
Conor Benn ‘disappointed’ as Ukad appeals against decision to lift doping ban Benn has repeatedly stressed his innocence despite failing two drugs tests The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023
The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023 Conor Benn may face extra hurdle to fight, Eddie Hearn and British Boxing Board reveal After failing two drug tests in 2022, Benn has been cleared by Ukad and the WBC – but the BBBofC may yet appeal the latest ruling
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023 Eddie Hearn: Conor Benn ‘ready to rip someone’s head off’ as return edges closer Benn’s career was thrown into turmoil last October, after he twice tested positive for the banned drug clomifene
The Independent UK · May 26, 2023 Mauricio Lara stripped of title before Leigh Wood rematch amid weigh-in drama The BBBofC prevented Lara from completing his weight-cut, after a mid-week check suggested that he would not make weight ‘safely’
The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023 Conor Benn responds to Ukad charge amid prospect of two-year ban Benn’s fight with Chris Eubank Jr fell through in October, after the former failed two drug tests
The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023 UK Anti-Doping confirms Conor Benn was provisionally suspended last month UKAD said in a statement that Benn was provisionally suspended last month and charged on April 3.
The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023 Conor Benn addresses ‘provisional suspension’ reports The Briton failed two drug tests in 2022, leading to the cancellation of his fight with Chris Eubank Jr
Daily Mirror · Mar 21, 2023 Eddie Hearn claims he lost £1million from Chris Eubank Jr v Conor Benn collapse Benn and Eubank Jr were scheduled to fight last October but the fight was cancelled after Benn returned two positive drug tests for the banned subtance clomifene
Belfast Live · Mar 13, 2023 Leigh Wood tribute to Michael Conlan after fight wins top award Wood and Conlan clashed in March last year in a absolute war in Nottingham
Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2023 Conor Benn snaps back at Domino's after pizza firm trolls him over failed drug test The undefeated welterweight received some good news today after he was cleared by the WBC following his positive drug test but a popular takeaway couldn't resist a dig
Liverpool Echo · Jan 26, 2023 Chris Eubank Jr's team considering appeal to BBBofC over alleged elbow during Liam Smith loss Chris Eubank Jr suffered a fourth round stoppage loss to Liam Smith on Saturday night
Manchester Evening News · Nov 19, 2022 What time is Liam Davies fight tonight? TV channel, live stream and Baluta undercard There are two titles on the line in Telford on Saturday as Liam Davies fights for a European title in the Super Bantamweight division against Romania's Ionut Baluta.