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Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr postponed after adverse drug test result

Benn’s test results have traces of a fertility drug called clomifene

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2022

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn postponed as Eddie Hearn hopes dashed after failed drugs test

The main event bout between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn on Saturday has been called off after a last-ditch attempt at court failed.

Manchester Evening News · Oct 6, 2022

Jake Paul makes sly offer to Chris Eubank Jr amid Conor Benn fight uncertainty

A decision is expected to be made on Thursday regarding whether or not Eubank Jr's bout with Benn can go ahead this weekend.

Manchester Evening News · Oct 6, 2022

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Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn fight OFF after failed drug test

Eubank Jr and Benn were scheduled to renew their fathers rivalry this Saturday, but the grudge fight has been cancelled after Benn failed a drug test

Daily Mirror · Oct 6, 2022

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn press conference start time and live stream

Doubt has been cast over the fight which is set to take place this weekend following the failed VADA drug test for Conor Benn, however, the pair are still set to meet in a press conference today

Manchester Evening News · Oct 6, 2022

Eddie Hearn rules out using foreign governing body to stage Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn

The British Boxing Board of Control aren't keen to sanction a fight between Eubank Jr and Benn due to an adverse finding in one of the welterweight's pre-fight drug tests

Daily Mirror · Oct 6, 2022

Ebanie Bridges criticised over deleted tweet about Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn

Benn failed a drug test for the banned substance clomifene ahead of his fight with Chris Eubank Jr and fans have criticised Bridges for her take on the matter

Daily Mirror · Oct 6, 2022

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What Eddie Hearn has said about Chris Eubank Jr vs Connor Benn fight after failed drugs test

Matchroom Boxing are said to be locked in talks with the British Boxing Board of Control ahead of Saturday showdown.

Manchester Evening News · Oct 6, 2022

Boxing continues fight for credibility but money still talks loudest

A sport desperate to be taken more seriously is reeling once again

Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2022

Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr: Lawyers work to keep fight alive after positive drug test

Saturday’s fight between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr remained in limbo on Thursday morning, as lawyers thrashed out the legalities of whether the bout could go ahead.

Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2022

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn latest: Fight state of play after failed drugs test

Eubank Jr vs Benn fight state of play - The pair are set to meet in the ring in London on Saturday but Benn's failed drugs test created huge uncertainty.

Manchester Evening News · Oct 6, 2022

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn could be exhibition fight after failed drug test

Eubank Jr and Benn were set to meet in their grudge match this weekend, but the fight has been thrown into jeopardy after the BBBofC "prohibited" the clash after Benn's failed drug test

Daily Mirror · Oct 6, 2022

Deadline set for Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn fight decision after adverse drug finding

Benn has returned an adverse drug test result, throwing Saturday’s fight with Eubank Jr into doubt

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2022

Conor Benn opponent ‘not surprised’ by adverse drug test result ahead of Chris Eubank Jr fight

Chris Algieri was knocked out by Benn in the fourth round in December

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2022

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Daily Mirror · Oct 6, 2022

Eddie Hearn video emerges showing promoter contradicting himself over drug tests

Hearn's fighter Conor Benn failed a VADA drug test back in August ahead of his fight with Chris Eubank Jr this weekend, but is defiant the fight will go on

Daily Mirror · Oct 5, 2022

Conor Benn works out for two minutes before leaving ring amid drug test controversy

Benn has reportedly tested positive for a banned substance and the British Boxing Board of Control are now insisting that the fight cannot take place on Saturday night

Daily Mirror · Oct 5, 2022

Chris Eubank Jr contradicts Conor Benn's claim as fight hangs in the balance

It had been claimed that Benn and Eubank Jr had a private conversation prior to agreeing that they would fight despite the younger fighter's positive drug test, but he claims that isn't the case

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022

Conor Benn insists he’s ‘clean’ and Chris Eubank Jr fight can go ahead

It was revealed earlier in the day that Benn had returned an ‘adverse analytical finding’

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The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022

‘We haven’t spoken’: Chris Eubank Jr denies Conor Benn phone call claim

Eubank Jr has maintained he will have too much for Benn despite boiling down to 157 pounds

Daily Mirror · Oct 5, 2022

Jake Paul makes offer to Chris Eubank Jr after Conor Benn's failed drug test

YouTuber-turned-boxer has been called out on multiple occasions by Eubank Jr for a big money fight, and he has now invited the Brit to come and watch him compete in person

Daily Mirror · Oct 5, 2022

What is clomifene? Conor Benn fails drug test after adverse finding ahead of Chris Eubank Jr fight

Benn's fight with Eubank Jr is in serious doubt after he returned an adverse result in a drug test weeks before the first bell

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022

‘I’m a clean athlete’: Conor Benn maintains innocence despite ‘adverse’ drugs test result

Benn insists he has the support of Eubank Jr despite traces of clomifene found in his Vada test

Daily Mirror · Oct 5, 2022

Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn's 30-year inherited rivalry explained as match is banned

Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn were supposed to settle a long-running rivalry in a 12-round super-welterweight clash this week, but the match has now been prohibited

Daily Mirror · Oct 5, 2022

Conor Benn breaks silence after failing drug test before Chris Eubank Jr fight

Benn returned an adverse analytical finding to a drug test prior to the fight, but has since returned a negative test and his fight with Eubank Jr remains set for Saturday night

Daily Mirror · Oct 5, 2022

Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr held private talks after failed drug test

Benn returned an adverse finding to a drug test ahead of this weekend's pay-per-view fight with Eubank Jr, but the fight is still going ahead after he returned a more recent negative test

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