Published 2 years ago

British Boxing Board of Control 'prohibit' Chris Eubank vs Conor Benn fight

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Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr's fight could be cancelled this weekend. British Boxing Board of Control said the bout was "prohibited" following a failed drug test. Benn returned an "adverse analytical finding for trace amounts of a fertility drug" Matchroom Boxing and Wasserman Boxing had issued a joint statement insisting the bout would go ahead.

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Times of India

British Boxing Board bans Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn. Here's why

The British Boxing Board said in a statement that the fight was not in the interest of boxing after Conor Benn failed the VADA drug test.

2 years ago·India

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News18 India

Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr. Fight Rocked by Dope Test

The British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) said in a statement that Saturday's catchweight bout at London's 02 Arena was prohibited and not in the interests of boxing after Benn failed a dope test. However, the promoters Matchroom and Wasserman Boxing did not call it off and both fighters took part in a scheduled workout

2 years ago·India

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The Guardian

Conor Benn reacts to failed anti-doping test ahead of Eubank fight – video

Boxer Conor Benn and Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn insisted Saturday's fight against Chris Eubank would still be going ahead despite Benn's failed anti-doping test

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

British Boxing Board of Control say Benn-Eubank Jr fight is ‘prohibited’

Promoters earlier claimed the fight would go ahead despite Benn returning an adverse finding for trace amounts of a fertility drug.

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Dope test throws doubt on Benn v Eubank Jr. fight

A much-hyped fight between Britons Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr. was thrown into doubt on Wednesday as lawyers argued over whether it could go ahead after Benn failed a dope test and boxing's British governing body withdrew support.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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