Boxing chief claims Conor Benn 'deserves' world title shot after being cleared to fight in the UK again following two failed drugs test
3 months, 1 week ago

Boxing chief claims Conor Benn 'deserves' world title shot after being cleared to fight in the UK again following two failed drugs test

Daily Mail  

He could finally take on fierce rival Chris Eubank Jr after first fight was cancelled Conor Benn 'deserves' a world title shot after he was cleared to fight in the UK again, the WBC president has claimed. A clash with Chris Eubank Jr has long been mooted for Benn after their initial fight was cancelled two years ago following his positive tests. However, Benn could get a shot at the WBC welterweight title by facing current champion Mario Barrios if the clash with Eubank does not go ahead. Benn 'deserves' a world title shot according to the WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman Benn could get a shot at the WBC welterweight title by facing current champion Mario Barrios That was the 28-year-old's 23rd professional fight and his 23rd win.

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Conor Benn could be set for shock Canelo match-up if he beats Chris Eubank Jr
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Conor Benn could be set for shock Canelo match-up if he beats Chris Eubank Jr

The Independent  

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Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr boxing bout scheduled for April in London
2 months ago

Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr boxing bout scheduled for April in London

Al Jazeera  

The ‘second generation’ contest will see the British boxers face-off after Benn’s suspension delayed the original fight. The long-awaited grudge match between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr is set to finally take place in London in April after a delay of several years, organisers have confirmed. Signing his own death sentence 👏🏽 https://t.co/5bL10nIWjJ — Chris Eubank Jr January 15, …

Chris Eubank Jr agrees terms to fight Conor Benn with purse split revealed
3 months ago

Chris Eubank Jr agrees terms to fight Conor Benn with purse split revealed

The Independent  

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Eddie Hearn reveals two new dates and venues for Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr fight
3 months ago

Eddie Hearn reveals two new dates and venues for Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr fight

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Conor Benn cleared to fight as Ukad makes final decision over drug-test saga
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Conor Benn cleared to fight as Ukad makes final decision over drug-test saga

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Eddie Hearn confirms Conor Benn decision and new timeline for Chris Eubank Jr fight
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Eddie Hearn confirms Conor Benn decision and new timeline for Chris Eubank Jr fight

The Independent  

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Conor Benn walks in his father’s footsteps as long road back leads to Las Vegas
1 year, 1 month ago

Conor Benn walks in his father’s footsteps as long road back leads to Las Vegas

The Independent  

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Conor Benn reveals next fight plan after points win on boxing return
1 year, 5 months ago

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

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Conor Benn 'should NOT be boxing this weekend and is yet to clear his name' after TWO failed drugs tests, insist the British Boxing Board of Control... with welterweight fighter set to return to ring
1 year, 5 months ago

Conor Benn 'should NOT be boxing this weekend and is yet to clear his name' after TWO failed drugs tests, insist the British Boxing Board of Control... with welterweight fighter set to return to ring

Daily Mail  

The British Boxing Board of Control have insisted Conor Benn has not cleared his name and shouldn't be making a return to the ring this weekend. Benn's promoter Eddie Hearn has repeatedly claimed he has cleared his name and is free to fight, but general secretary of the BBCofC Robert Smith disagreed. The British Boxing Board of Control have insisted …

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn: Eddie Hearn provides major update on fight talks
1 year, 6 months ago

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn: Eddie Hearn provides major update on fight talks

The Independent  

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Conor Benn maintains he is NOT guilty of drug-taking as he prepares to sue British boxing chiefs
2 years ago

Conor Benn maintains he is NOT guilty of drug-taking as he prepares to sue British boxing chiefs

Daily Mail  

Conor Benn is preparing to sue the British boxing chiefs for an expected £3.5million in damages after being cleared by a boxing authority of a doping offence. Speaking exclusively to The Mail on Sunday, Benn revealed that the battle to prove his innocence of drug-taking has ‘killed’ him emotionally since his fight with Chris Eubank Jnr was called off. Conor …

Boxing awards 2022: Best fight, KO, upset, fighter as Bivol and Shields claim honours
2 years, 2 months ago

Boxing awards 2022: Best fight, KO, upset, fighter as Bivol and Shields claim honours

Daily Mail  

Another thrilling year inside the squared circle has come to a conclusion Another frantic year of boxing draws to a close, and it's now time to reflect on the brilliant to the bizarre, from the stunning knockouts to the bitter robberies, ahead of what promises to be a thrilling 2023 ahead. Indeed, another year without either Tyson Fury vs Anthony …

Chris Eubank Sr defends Conor Benn over failed drugs test
2 years, 5 months ago

Chris Eubank Sr defends Conor Benn over failed drugs test

Daily Mail  

Conor Benn has been defended by Chris Eubank Sr after the adverse drug test led to the cancellation of the boxer's fight against his son, Chris Eubank Jr, last week. Eubank Sr's son and Benn were due to fight each other at London's O2 Arena last Saturday, but the bout was cancelled after trace amounts of the fertility drug Clomifene, …

Conor Benn reiterates innocence after Chris Eubank Jr fight postponement
2 years, 5 months ago

Conor Benn reiterates innocence after Chris Eubank Jr fight postponement

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Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr. Fight Rocked by Dope Test
2 years, 5 months ago

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

News 18  

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. The British Boxing Board of Control said in a statement that Saturday’s catchweight bout at London’s 02 Arena was prohibited and …

Boxing: Conor Benn v Chris Eubank could STILL go ahead despite Benn's failed drugs test
2 years, 5 months ago

Boxing: Conor Benn v Chris Eubank could STILL go ahead despite Benn's failed drugs test

Daily Mail  

Boxing was plunged into chaos on Wednesday after Sportsmail's explosive revelation that Conor Benn failed a drugs test ahead of Saturday's fight with Chris Eubank Jr – but remarkably and farcically the bout could still go ahead. Chris Eubank Jr's fight with Conor Benn has been postponed by boxing authorities Benn, due to fight Eubank on Saturday, has failed a …

Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr: An inherited rivalry shouldn’t overshadow a British boxing classic
2 years, 5 months ago

Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr: An inherited rivalry shouldn’t overshadow a British boxing classic

The Independent  

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Chris Eubank Jr: ‘If I lose to Conor Benn, I retire’
2 years, 5 months ago

Chris Eubank Jr: ‘If I lose to Conor Benn, I retire’

The Independent  

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Chris Eubank reveals he has trained himself for huge Conor Benn showdown
2 years, 5 months ago

Chris Eubank reveals he has trained himself for huge Conor Benn showdown

Daily Mail  

He had been working with Roy Jones Jr but it seems his is now on his own again The 33-year-old previously trained himself before facing George Groves and lost Chris Eubank Sr had tried to pull his son out of the bout over safety concerns Eubank will face Benn in a highly-anticipated bout at the O2 Arena next week Chris …

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn sold out as rivals prepare for ‘legacy fight’
2 years, 7 months ago

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn sold out as rivals prepare for ‘legacy fight’

The Independent  

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Conor Benn admits ‘gamble’ against Chris Eubank Jr in ‘legacy fight’
2 years, 7 months ago

Conor Benn admits ‘gamble’ against Chris Eubank Jr in ‘legacy fight’

The Independent  

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Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr’s paths have always been intertwined – but should they be?
2 years, 7 months ago

Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr’s paths have always been intertwined – but should they be?

The Independent  

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Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn made official nearly 30 years after fighters fathers’ last clash
2 years, 7 months ago

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn made official nearly 30 years after fighters fathers’ last clash

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Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn are 'set to collide at the O2 Arena on October 8'
2 years, 8 months ago

Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn are 'set to collide at the O2 Arena on October 8'

Daily Mail  

Chris Eubank Jr's fight against Conor Benn has reportedly been pencilled in for October 8 at the O2 Arena in London. DAZN are set to show the fight as their first major boxing pay-per-view event, with the sons of Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn going head to head at a catchweight of 156lbs. Chris Eubank Jnr is reportedly set …

Anthony Joshua admits he may be forced to vacate world title
5 years, 2 months ago

Anthony Joshua admits he may be forced to vacate world title

The Independent  

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Anthony Joshua aims to unify heavyweight belts and become undisputed champion of the world in 2018
7 years, 4 months ago

Anthony Joshua aims to unify heavyweight belts and become undisputed champion of the world in 2018

The Telegraph  

Anthony Joshua will attempt to unify the heavyweight titles and become undisputed champion of the world in 2018, with promoter Eddie Hearn planning on three contests next year. First, Joshua, who holds the World Boxing Association and International Boxing Federation titles, must come through the challenge of late replacement Carlos Takam on Saturday in Cardiff. If he manages that, he …

Chris Eubank Jr could do for the IBO belt what his father did for the WBO belt 27 years ago
8 years, 1 month ago

Chris Eubank Jr could do for the IBO belt what his father did for the WBO belt 27 years ago

The Independent  

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Floyd Mayweather stripped of title he won in Manny Pacquiao fight
9 years, 8 months ago

Floyd Mayweather stripped of title he won in Manny Pacquiao fight

Firstpost  

Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been stripped of the welterweight world title he won after beating Filipino Manny Pacquiao this year for failing to comply with rules, the World Boxing Organization said on Monday. Las Vegas: Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been stripped of the welterweight world title he won after beating Filipino Manny Pacquiao this year for failing to comply with …

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