Conor Benn remains 'free to fight' despite returning a positive sample for the banned substance clomifene ahead of Saturday's blockbuster showdown against Chris Eubank Jr at the O2 Arena.
What Eddie Hearn has said about Chris Eubank Jr vs Connor Benn fight after failed drugs test
06.10.2022 - 15:07 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Eddie Hearn has spoken out following the recent controversy surrounding Matchroom fighter Conor Benn in the lead-up to his catchweight bout against Chris Eubank Jr.
It was revealed yesterday that Benn had returned an adverse drug sample for banned substance Clomifene and both camps are said to be fighting tooth and nail to find a resolution ahead of Saturday's fight in the capital.
Today's press conference has been pushed back from its original time of 1pm to 4pm. Hearn has since addressed the claims that Benn has been suspended, insisting the 25-year-old awaits a decision from the Boxing's governing bodies.
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Speaking to Matchroom's official channels, he explained: "It's with the lawyers going backwards and forwards right now. The guys signed up to a multitude of testing for this fight, the UKAD testing, which is the testing agency that the BBBoC use and are governed by, have all been clear and negative.
"There was an adverse finding on a VADA test but there has not been an official doping violation. There is a process to go through; Conor Benn has not been suspended by the BBBoC because he has passed all the tests from UKAD but clearly they will take a position on it.
"Both camps were aware of the situation and are prepared to go ahead but conversations have to be had with the lawyers and the team and the BBBoC."
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