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Conor Benn refused application to box in the UK after failed drugs tests

Benn had hinted on Monday night that he would fight Chris Eubank Jr on February 3.

The Independent UK

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

Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr: Eddie Hearn reveals likely new date and venue for grudge match

Arch-rivals look set to finally lock horns in a massive all-British showdown in London in early 2024

Evening Standard

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Conor Benn thrilled with win after ‘going through hell’

The British fighter earned a unanimous decision over Mexican Rodolfo Orozco after a doping ban.

The Independent UK

Conor Benn reveals next fight plan after points win on boxing return

The Briton returned to the ring with a unanimous points win over the Mexican Rodolfo Orozco in Orlando

The Independent UK

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

Conor Benn fight time: TV channel, live stream, odds, prediction, ring walks for return against Rodolfo Orozco

Conor Benn makes a low-key return to boxing tonight as he fights Rodolfo Orozco in Florida.

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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

Polish Professional Boxer Kamil Sokolowski Gets 3 Year Ban For Anti-doping Violations

The British based Polish boxer's samples tested positive for banned substances

Zenger

Why we will likely never know which rider Richard Freeman ordered doping products for

With no evidence and limited investigative powers, it seems unlikely any riders will ever be exposed

Cycling Weekly

Large number of GB athletes not drug tested before 2022 world championships

AIU has revealed that 16 of 73 competitors from Great Britain were untested in 10 months before last year’s World Athletics Championships

The Guardian - UK

Conor Benn hits out at ‘agenda’ as UKAD and British Boxing Board of Control appeal lifting of suspension

Benn has not fought since failing two drugs tests ahead of his much-anticipated bout with Chris Eubank Jr last year

Evening Standard

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

Former British Cycling doctor Richard Freeman gets four-year ban from sport for breaking anti-doping rules

Freeman played a leading role in the success of Team Sky until 2015 and British Cycling before his resignation in 2017

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Former British Cycling doctor Richard Freeman banned for anti-doping violation

Following years of trials and investigations, Freeman receives a four-year ban for possession of a banned substance

Cycling Weekly

Former British Cycling doctor Richard Freeman given four-year doping ban

Freeman chose not to defend himself before the anti-doping panel

The Guardian - UK

Great Britain crash out of men’s team pursuit at world cycling championships

Charlie Tanfield’s on-track accident resulted in Great Britain being eliminated in Glasgow, while para-cyclist Jody Cundy set a new world record

Cycling Weekly

British Cycling and Team Sky doctor Richard Freeman offers no defence in doping case

Freeman has informed UKAD that he would not be defending himself against testosterone charges

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Chris Eubank Jr reacts after Conor Benn is cleared to fight again: ‘It doesn’t mean anything’

A fight between the Britons fell apart in October after Benn failed two drug tests

Cycling News

Former Team Sky and British Cycling doctor Richard Freeman declines to defend anti-doping charges

Tribunal investigating Freeman’s actions to continue with ruling despite the doctor’s absence, leaving him open to a four-year ban

The Independent UK

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

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

Conor Benn suspension lifted following investigation into failed drugs tests

UK Anti-Doping said it now has 21 days to decide whether to appeal the verdict of the National Anti-Doping Panel.

Evening Standard

Conor Benn ‘cleared by UKAD and to box in UK’ after investigation into failed drugs tests

British welterweight says he has been “vindicated” as promoter Eddie Hearn plots a comeback fight for September

The Independent UK

Conor Benn ‘cleared’ by Ukad and free to box in UK again

Benn and promoter Eddie Hearn have said the boxer has been cleared after failing two drug tests in 2022

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