Conor Benn reveals suicidal thoughts after failed drugs tests
2 years ago

Conor Benn reveals suicidal thoughts after failed drugs tests

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Conor Benn has revealed he struggled with suicidal thoughts after testing positive for a banned substance ahead of his fight with Chris Eubank Jr. Benn failed a drugs test in the lead up to last October’s planned encounter, causing the cancellation of the fight. It’s been hard for the family.” The son of former two-weight world champion Nigel, welterweight Benn is undefeated as a professional fighter. Benn has indicated in a statement that he feels testing errors are to blame for a false finding, saying that he had “serious concerns” over the process and pushing back on the WBC’s egg explanation. The welterweight admitted that the saga had left him with suicidal thoughts: “I didn’t think I’d see another day.

Benn Suicidal Thoughts Failed Drugs Drugs Tests Failed Drugs Tests  failed  drugs  tests  latest  id  benn  conor  reveals  hard  im  think  sign  suicidal  free  innocent  sport  thoughts

History of this topic

Conor Benn remains unbeaten with decision win over Peter Dobson
1 year, 1 month ago

Conor Benn remains unbeaten with decision win over Peter Dobson

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

Conor Benn: Shame of my drug accusation was hard but I am ready to have a big 2024
1 year, 1 month 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 willing to ‘spend every last penny’ to prove his innocence
1 year, 2 months ago

Conor Benn willing to ‘spend every last penny’ to prove his innocence

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

Conor Benn ‘cleared’ to box in Britain again
1 year, 5 months ago

Conor Benn ‘cleared’ to box in Britain again

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. And UK …

Conor Benn admits he feels 'battered and bruised' and is 'still healing' despite UKAD clearing him over two failed drugs tests - and bemoans 'losing a ton of money' after last year's cancelled Chris E
1 year, 7 months ago

Conor Benn admits he feels 'battered and bruised' and is 'still healing' despite UKAD clearing him over two failed drugs tests - and bemoans 'losing a ton of money' after last year's cancelled Chris E

Daily Mail  

Conor Benn has detailed the immense physical and mental strain of clearing his name following UKAD's recent decision to lift the ban on him fighting in the UK. The 26-year-old was due to face-off against Chris Eubank Jr last year before the bout was cancelled following charges for two positive drug tests. Conor Benn revealed the strain the past year …

Conor Benn is CLEARED by UKAD over two positive drugs tests before cancelled fight against Chris Eubank Jr... with the boxer now free to fight in the UK again
1 year, 7 months ago

Conor Benn is CLEARED by UKAD over two positive drugs tests before cancelled fight against Chris Eubank Jr... with the boxer now free to fight in the UK again

Daily Mail  

He was due to fight Chris Eubank Jr but failed two tests and was later charged UKAD have cleared Benn over two positive drugs tests taken in 2022 Conor Benn has been cleared by UKAD over his two positive VADA drugs tests ahead of his proposed fight agains Chris Eubank Jr last year. The bout was cancelled and Benn was …

Eddie Hearn is confident Conor Benn will be exonerated following UKAD's investigation into his failed drug tests
1 year, 7 months ago

Eddie Hearn is confident Conor Benn will be exonerated following UKAD's investigation into his failed drug tests

Daily Mail  

Eddie Hearn is confident Conor Benn will be exonerated as the verdict of the UK Anti-Doping's investigation into his failed drug test last year approaches. Benn is facing a potential ban of up to two years from UKAD after failing two pre-fight drug tests in the lead up to his October showdown with Chris Eubank Jnr. Eddie Hearn is confident …

Ukad emphasises its rules as Conor Benn case rumbles on
2 years ago

Ukad emphasises its rules as Conor Benn case rumbles on

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

Benn says he had suicidal thoughts after positive drugs tests
2 years 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” …

Benn tells Morgan he felt suicidal after his positive drugs tests saw Eubank bout cancelled
2 years ago

Benn tells Morgan he felt suicidal after his positive drugs tests saw Eubank bout cancelled

Daily Mail  

Boxer Conor Benn has revealed he felt suicidal after after testing positive for clomifene, a drug often used to boost testosterone levels. The 26-year-old, the son of the former two-weight world champion Nigel Benn, saw his much-anticipated bout with Chris Eubank Jr called off at the 11th hour last October after Sportsmail revealed that he had failed two tests in …

Conor Benn suggests failed drugs tests and eventual clearing by the WBC has been GOOD publicity
2 years ago

Conor Benn suggests failed drugs tests and eventual clearing by the WBC has been GOOD publicity

Daily Mail  

Conor Benn has appeared to suggest that last year's failed drugs tests for the banned substance clomifene was good publicity. Conor Benn has appeared to suggest that his failed drugs tests last year were good publicity The fighter is seeking a comeback just months on from the revelations - though he awaits the crucial decisions of the two British governing …

Conor Benn claims team have ‘proven his innocence’ over drugs test and promises ‘truth will come out’
2 years, 3 months ago

Conor Benn claims team have ‘proven his innocence’ over drugs test and promises ‘truth will come out’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

Conor Benn reveals he failed two anti-doping tests before Chris Eubank Jr fight
2 years, 4 months ago

Conor Benn reveals he failed two anti-doping tests before Chris Eubank Jr fight

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

Eddie Hearn: ‘Huge amount’ of Conor Benn situation ‘doesn’t make sense’
2 years, 5 months ago

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

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

New probe into claim Conor Benn failed ANOTHER drugs test
2 years, 5 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, 5 months ago

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

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

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, …

Nigel Benn ‘in total shock’ after son Conor returns adverse drug test result ahead of Eubank Jr fight
2 years, 5 months ago

Nigel Benn ‘in total shock’ after son Conor returns adverse drug test result ahead of Eubank Jr fight

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

Conor Benn’s coach reveals reaction to fighter’s adverse drug test result
2 years, 5 months ago

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

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

Conor Benn opponent Chris Algieri ‘not surprised’ by adverse drug test result
2 years, 5 months ago

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

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

Conor Benn - son of boxing legend Nigel - opens up on being sent to a 'cult' religious school
3 years, 3 months ago

Conor Benn - son of boxing legend Nigel - opens up on being sent to a 'cult' religious school

Daily Mail  

Tis a season of longing and loathing for Conor Benn. For Conor Benn, the festive season hasn't always represented a time of joy and celebration Benn has opened up to Sportsmail about life as a youngster growing up at a religious school ‘At New Year’s I’m on my hands and knees in the church — repenting, saying we need to …

Conor Benn shows off gruesome hand injury he suffered in FIRST ROUND of his last win
6 years, 6 months ago

Conor Benn shows off gruesome hand injury he suffered in FIRST ROUND of his last win

Daily Mail  

Conor Benn has posted gruesome images of the injury he suffered in the first round of his last fight. The 21-year-old sustained a large laceration to his right hand during the WBA Continental welterweight title win over Cedrick Peynaud in July. Benn, who is the son of boxing great Nigel, underwent surgery to fix the torn tendon on Wednesday - …

Discover Related