Conor Benn’s coach reveals reaction to fighter’s adverse drug test result
2 years, 2 months ago

Conor Benn’s coach reveals reaction to fighter’s adverse drug test result

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Chris Eubank Jr agrees terms to fight Conor Benn with purse split revealed
1 week, 5 days ago

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

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This is the bizarre reason a former boxing world champion was pulled over by police and drug tested
3 weeks, 2 days ago

This is the bizarre reason a former boxing world champion was pulled over by police and drug tested

Daily Mail  

A former boxing world champion has revealed the bizarre reason he was pulled over by police and drug tested. Former boxing world champion Nigel Benn has revealed the bizarre reason he was pulled over by police and drug tested Police decided to pull over the former super-middleweight champion after they saw him eating Hula Hoops at the wheel while driving. …

British boxing board sends coy message after Conor Benn charge is dismissed
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

British boxing board sends coy message after Conor Benn charge is dismissed

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British boxer Benn cleared of doping charges
1 month, 2 weeks ago

British boxer Benn cleared of doping charges

The Hindu  

Conor Benn said on Wednesday he was eager to resume boxing in Britain after the National Anti-Doping Panel cleared him of wrongdoing regarding two failed drug tests in 2022. Benn had his licence removed by the British Boxing Board of Control, and although his provisional suspension was lifted by the NADP in July 2023, it was subsequently reinstated after a …

Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn separated by security as hotel run-in gets physical
2 months, 1 week ago

Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn separated by security as hotel run-in gets physical

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UFC: Sean O’Malley changes Conor McGregor stance after drug-test insult
7 months, 2 weeks ago

UFC: Sean O’Malley changes Conor McGregor stance after drug-test insult

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UFC drug-testing database reveals surprising Conor McGregor statistic
9 months, 1 week ago

UFC drug-testing database reveals surprising Conor McGregor statistic

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Eddie Hearn CONFIRMS 'we're in talks' for Conor Benn, 27, to face Manny Pacquiao, 45, as the Matchroom promoter claims the eight-weight legend is 'maybe even a slight favourite to beat' his fighter
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Eddie Hearn CONFIRMS 'we're in talks' for Conor Benn, 27, to face Manny Pacquiao, 45, as the Matchroom promoter claims the eight-weight legend is 'maybe even a slight favourite to beat' his fighter

Daily Mail  

Conor Benn is in talks to face boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, according to his promoter Eddie Hearn, who confirmed discussions to Mail Sport. Manny Pacquiao is in talks to fight Conor Benn, Eddie Hearn confirmed to Mail Sport Hearn claimed that Pacquiao could even be a slight favourite to beat his fighter despite the age gap Both Benn and Pacquiao …

Conor Benn set for world title shot as he agrees to fight Gervonta Davis after trading verbal blows online... with Tank claiming he needs just three weeks to beat the Brit
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Conor Benn set for world title shot as he agrees to fight Gervonta Davis after trading verbal blows online... with Tank claiming he needs just three weeks to beat the Brit

Daily Mail  

Conor Benn and Gervonta Davis have agreed to fight each other next after exchanging verbal blows on social media. Davis took to social media to mock Benn - who earned a hard-fought unanimous decision victory over little-known American Peter Dobson in Las Vegas on Saturday. Conor Benn and Gervonta Davis have been exchanging verbal blows on social media Benn earned …

Conor Benn remains unbeaten with decision win over Peter Dobson
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Conor Benn remains unbeaten with decision win over Peter Dobson

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Conor Benn: Shame of my drug accusation was hard but I am ready to have a big 2024
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Conor Benn: Shame of my drug accusation was hard but I am ready to have a big 2024

The Telegraph  

Benn explained: “I said a lot of things that I regret, my attitude towards it was wrong, and I understand, but you have to go through it to learn, I have had to go through that to realise a lot, slagging everyone else off, I apologise, to the Board I apologise, it’s like I just don’t want no conflict, I …

Conor Benn reacts as Chris Eubank Jr fight falls through again
1 year ago

Conor Benn reacts as Chris Eubank Jr fight falls through again

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Conor Benn seemingly confirms Chris Eubank Jr fight date
1 year ago

Conor Benn seemingly confirms Chris Eubank Jr fight date

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Conor Benn reveals next fight plan after points win on boxing return
1 year, 3 months ago

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

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Eddie Hearn reacts to criticism of Conor Benn comeback: ‘He’s cleared to box’
1 year, 3 months ago

Eddie Hearn reacts to criticism of Conor Benn comeback: ‘He’s cleared to box’

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Conor Benn ‘cleared’ to box in Britain again
1 year, 3 months ago

Conor Benn ‘cleared’ to box in Britain again

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Conor Benn ‘disappointed’ as Ukad appeals against decision to lift doping ban
1 year, 4 months ago

Conor Benn ‘disappointed’ as Ukad appeals against decision to lift doping ban

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Conor Benn may face extra hurdle to fight, Eddie Hearn and British Boxing Board reveal
1 year, 4 months ago

Conor Benn may face extra hurdle to fight, Eddie Hearn and British Boxing Board reveal

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Conor Benn claims to be cleared by UKAD for doping violation
1 year, 4 months ago

Conor Benn claims to be cleared by UKAD for doping violation

The Hindu  

British welterweight Conor Benn on Friday said he is free to resume his boxing career after being cleared by UK Anti-Doping following an investigation into two failed voluntary drugs tests last year. “Today marks the end of the of a gruelling 10 month process, during which the WBC had already decided that I was innocent of any wrongdoing,” the son …

Conor Benn claims to have been cleared of doping but Ukad may appeal
1 year, 4 months ago

Conor Benn claims to have been cleared of doping but Ukad may appeal

The Telegraph  

Conor Benn is preparing to return to boxing and potentially resurrect his cancelled fight with Chris Eubank Jr after UK Anti-Doping lifted his suspension. Benn claims that he had been cleared by the National-Doping Agency Panel after being charged by Ukad in March over the alleged use of the female fertility drug clomifene, which can also boost testosterone. The positive …

Chris Eubank Jr reveals he will face Liam Smith next on September 2... and NOT Conor Benn
1 year, 5 months ago

Chris Eubank Jr reveals he will face Liam Smith next on September 2... and NOT Conor Benn

Daily Mail  

Chris Eubank Jr has indicated that he will rematch Liam Smith at the O2 Arena, London on September 2 after the fight was postponed due to an injury sustained by the Liverpudlian. There were suggestions from Eddie Hearn that the Eubank Jr may face Conor Benn next but it appears 'Next Gen' will instead run it back with Smith, eight …

Conor Benn makes emotional plea for fans to 'pray for him' as the verdict of failed drug tests looms
1 year, 5 months ago

Conor Benn makes emotional plea for fans to 'pray for him' as the verdict of failed drug tests looms

Daily Mail  

Conor Benn has pleaded with fans to 'pray for him' as the verdict of the UK Anti-Doping's investigation into his failed drug test last year looms ever closer. If found guilty, Benn is facing a potential ban of up to two years by UKAD after failing two pre-fight drug tests for clomiphene in the lead up to his blockbuster showdown …

Boxer Conor Benn provisionally suspended by UK Anti-Doping
1 year, 8 months ago

Boxer Conor Benn provisionally suspended by UK Anti-Doping

The Hindu  

Conor Benn has been provisionally suspended from boxing by UK Anti-Doping, it was announced Thursday. A scheduled catchweight “grudge” bout against British rival Chris Eubank Jr scheduled for October last year was cancelled after trace amounts of a fertility drug, clomiphene -- which is known to elevate testosterone levels in men -- were found in Benn’s urine. But a statement …

Conor Benn SLAPS a microphone away and REFUSES talking ahead of Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin
1 year, 8 months ago

Conor Benn SLAPS a microphone away and REFUSES talking ahead of Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin

Daily Mail  

Conor Benn slapped a microphone away after refusing an interview before Anthony Joshua's victory over Jermaine Franklin. Broadcasting live for talkSPORT from the event, Davies said: 'I'm very near Conor Benn, I just want to say hello to.' Conor Benn refused an interview with reporters at the Anthony Joshua fight on Saturday night He was approached by boxing reporter Gareth …

Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr is in the works again, Eddie Hearn says
1 year, 8 months ago

Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr is in the works again, Eddie Hearn says

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Eddie Hearn confirms talks are underway for Benn and Eubank Jr
1 year, 8 months ago

Eddie Hearn confirms talks are underway for Benn and Eubank Jr

Daily Mail  

Eddie Hearn has confirmed negotiations are underway for a grudge match between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr on June 3 in Abu Dhabi. Eddie Hearn has confirmed negotiations are underway for Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr Eubank Jr and Benn are set to rearrange their clash for June 3 in Abu Dhabi However, Hearn has now confirmed that …

Anthony Joshua must bounce back and Conor Benn has to overcome drug scandal to keep Matchroom at top
1 year, 9 months ago

Anthony Joshua must bounce back and Conor Benn has to overcome drug scandal to keep Matchroom at top

Daily Mail  

Earlier this month Joshua Buatsi became the latest fighter to walk out on Matchroom and join forces with a new promotional outfit, penning a long-term deal to fight exclusively on Boxxer's Sky Sports platform. Joshua Buatsi hit out at Eddie Hearn after leaving Matchroom to join Boxxer earlier this month Hearn has seen a number of top fighters walk out …

Benn says he had suicidal thoughts after positive drugs tests
1 year, 9 months ago

Benn says he had suicidal thoughts after positive drugs tests

The Hindu  

British boxer Conor Benn said he felt suicidal after his failed drugs tests last year caused his much-hyped fight with Chris Eubank Jr to be cancelled in October. Benn, who tested positive for the banned substance Clomiphene, has been cleared of an intentional doping offence by the World Boxing Council after the body ruled a “highly elevated consumption of eggs” …

Conor Benn reveals suicidal thoughts after failed drugs tests
1 year, 9 months ago

Conor Benn reveals suicidal thoughts after failed drugs tests

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Conor Benn criticises WBC, British boxing body after being cleared of doping
1 year, 9 months ago

Conor Benn criticises WBC, British boxing body after being cleared of doping

The Hindu  

Britain’s Conor Benn said the World Boxing Council had done him a “disservice” when it suggested his failed drugs tests were caused by an excessive consumption of eggs after the governing body cleared him of intentional doping last week. The WBC ruled on February 22 Benn’s “highly elevated consumption of eggs” was a reasonable explanation for failed tests last year. …

WBC reinstates Benn after blaming eggs for failed dope tests
1 year, 10 months ago

WBC reinstates Benn after blaming eggs for failed dope tests

The Hindu  

Britain’s Conor Benn will return to the WBC world rankings after the boxing body cleared him of intentional doping on Wednesday and said a “highly elevated consumption of eggs” was a reasonable explanation for failed tests last year. Positive findings for “trace amounts of a fertility drug” led to welterweight Benn’s much-hyped catchweight fight in London with compatriot Chris Eubank …

Conor Benn sticks the boot into rival Chris Eubank Jr after his shock stoppage against Liam Smith
1 year, 11 months ago

Conor Benn sticks the boot into rival Chris Eubank Jr after his shock stoppage against Liam Smith

Daily Mail  

Conor Benn left no time at all before mocking Chris Eubank Jr for his knockout defeat at the hands of Liam Smith on Saturday. Conor Benn's failed drug tests led to his fight with Chris Eubank Jr being called off Now following Eubank Jr's defeat to Smith, Benn said the 33-year-old son of Chris Eubank should be grateful that their …

Chris Eubank Jnr interview: ‘I’ve buried the hatchet with dad’
2 years ago

Chris Eubank Jnr interview: ‘I’ve buried the hatchet with dad’

The Telegraph  

Chris Eubank Jr still looks lean but is 15lb heavier than the emaciated figure who ghosted through an unofficial weigh-in posted on his Instagram on October 7 to prove he could make 157lb to fight Conor Benn. Benn failed two drug tests for the banned performance-enhancing drug clomiphene and the fight was scrapped, called off by the British Boxing Board …

Chris Eubank Jr STILL wants grudge match with Conor Benn in the future
2 years ago

Chris Eubank Jr STILL wants grudge match with Conor Benn in the future

Daily Mail  

Chris Eubank Jr is still open to a fight with Conor Benn even though neither he nor the public will ever forgive the son of Nigel for failing two doping tests. Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn were set to face each other last month at the O2 Arena The fight was cancelled after Benn failed two drugs test in …

Benn relinquishes boxing licence after positive dope test
2 years, 1 month ago

Benn relinquishes boxing licence after positive dope test

The Hindu  

British welterweight Conor Benn has relinquished his boxing licence after a positive dope test led to a much-hyped fight with compatriot Chris Eubank Jr being called off this month. The British Boxing Board of Control said in a statement on Wednesday that it had upheld “allegations of misconduct” against Benn after he was summoned to a hearing on Oct. 21. …

British boxing chiefs probe Conor Benn’s failed drugs test
2 years, 2 months ago

British boxing chiefs probe Conor Benn’s failed drugs test

The Hindu  

UK Anti-Doping has launched an investigation into Conor Benn’s failed drugs test that led to the postponement of his grudge match against Chris Eubank Jr last week. Benn, who has not been suspended, returned the positive result in a test conducted by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association, prompting the British Boxing Board of Control to declare the fight “prohibited” and “not …

Eddie Hearn: ‘Huge amount’ of Conor Benn situation ‘doesn’t make sense’
2 years, 2 months ago

Eddie Hearn: ‘Huge amount’ of Conor Benn situation ‘doesn’t make sense’

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Conor Benn expects ‘apology’ from critics amid drug controversy
2 years, 2 months ago

Conor Benn expects ‘apology’ from critics amid drug controversy

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New probe into claim Conor Benn failed ANOTHER drugs test
2 years, 2 months ago

New probe into claim Conor Benn failed ANOTHER drugs test

Daily Mail  

Conor Benn is being investigated over claims he failed a drugs test prior to the one which forced the 11th-hour cancellation of last Saturday night's fight with Chris Eubank Jnr. Conor Benn could face a lengthy ban from the ring over failed drugs tests 'It's no secret that a British fighter has failed a drugs test but lawyers are trying …

Conor Benn ‘information’ will ‘come to light’, says Eddie Hearn
2 years, 2 months ago

Conor Benn ‘information’ will ‘come to light’, says Eddie Hearn

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Chris Eubank Sr defends Conor Benn over failed drugs test
2 years, 2 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, …

Chris Eubank Jr ‘doesn’t have any words’ after Conor Benn clip resurfaces
2 years, 2 months ago

Chris Eubank Jr ‘doesn’t have any words’ after Conor Benn clip resurfaces

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Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn postponed after adverse drug test result
2 years, 2 months ago

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

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Conor Benn opponent Chris Algieri ‘not surprised’ by adverse drug test result
2 years, 2 months ago

Conor Benn opponent Chris Algieri ‘not surprised’ by adverse drug test result

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Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr. Fight Rocked by Dope Test
2 years, 2 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 …

Eddie Hearn threatens legal action after Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jnr postponed
2 years, 2 months ago

Eddie Hearn threatens legal action after Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jnr postponed

The Telegraph  

Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing and co-promoters Wasserman intend to sue the British Boxing Board of Control after the £25 million showdown between Chris Eubank and Conor Benn was postponed following Benn's failed drugs test. Hearn, who represents Benn, claims the boxing board's decision to "prohibit" the event and refusal to sanction it was "procedurally flawed and without due process". Wasserman …

Chris Eubank Jr has ‘backed himself into a corner’ ahead of Conor Benn fight
2 years, 2 months ago

Chris Eubank Jr has ‘backed himself into a corner’ ahead of Conor Benn fight

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Conor Benn returns ‘adverse’ drug test result but Chris Eubank Jr fight set to go ahead
2 years, 2 months ago

Conor Benn returns ‘adverse’ drug test result but Chris Eubank Jr fight set to go ahead

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Benn v Eubank Jr: British boxing chiefs ‘prohibit’ fight
2 years, 2 months ago

Benn v Eubank Jr: British boxing chiefs ‘prohibit’ fight

The Hindu  

British boxing chiefs said on Wednesday they had “prohibited” a fight between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr due to take place in London this weekend as “it is not in the interests of boxing”. The British Boxing Board of Control statement was posted on social media after Benn’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, said the boxer had returned an “adverse analytical …

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