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

Benn claimed this week that he has been cleared of any wrongdoing, two years after failing two drug tests

The Independent UK

Eddie Hearn rejects BBBofC stance on Benn and Eubank Jr fighting in London

The BBBofC said this week that it had denied an application for Conor Benn to box in Britain

The Independent UK

Benn vs Eubank Jr will not take place in Britain as BBBofC denies application

The bout, which fell through in 2022 after Conor Benn failed two drug tests, was being targeted for a new date of 3 February in London

The Independent UK

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Eddie Hearn predicts Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua prize money

The British heavyweight superstars could meet in 2024 should they both emerge victorious against expected opponents Oleksandr Usyk and Deontay Wilder

The Independent UK

Eddie Hearn eyes Cardiff clash for Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr

Benn is currently unable to box in Britain, however, due to complications caused by his two failed drug tests

The Independent UK

Anthony Joshua could fight on same card as Eubank Jr vs Benn, claims Eddie Hearn

The promoter suggested that the card could take place in Abu Dhabi, with Conor Benn still unable to box in the UK after failing two drug tests

The Independent UK

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

Benn will box in Florida on Saturday, marking his first fight since failing two drug tests last year

The Independent UK

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Eddie Hearn hopes returning Conor Benn can face Chris Eubank Jr in December

Benn will make his return to the ring in America this weekend.

The Independent UK

Conor Benn set for boxing return in Orlando

Benn has not stepped into the ring since he twice tested positive for banned drug clomifene.

The Independent UK

Conor Benn fight announced as boxer returns after failed drug tests

Benn failed two drug tests in the lead-up to his planned fight with Chris Eubank Jr in October 2022, and was later stripped of his British licence and provisionally suspended

The Independent UK

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

Benn has repeatedly stressed his innocence despite failing two drugs tests

The Independent UK

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

After failing two drug tests in 2022, Benn has been cleared by Ukad and the WBC – but the BBBofC may yet appeal the latest ruling

The Independent UK

Eddie Hearn: Conor Benn ‘ready to rip someone’s head off’ as return edges closer

Benn’s career was thrown into turmoil last October, after he twice tested positive for the banned drug clomifene

The Independent UK

Mauricio Lara stripped of title before Leigh Wood rematch amid weigh-in drama

The BBBofC prevented Lara from completing his weight-cut, after a mid-week check suggested that he would not make weight ‘safely’

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The Independent UK

Conor Benn responds to Ukad charge amid prospect of two-year ban

Benn’s fight with Chris Eubank Jr fell through in October, after the former failed two drug tests

The Independent UK

UK Anti-Doping confirms Conor Benn was provisionally suspended last month

UKAD said in a statement that Benn was provisionally suspended last month and charged on April 3.

The Independent UK

Conor Benn addresses ‘provisional suspension’ reports

The Briton failed two drug tests in 2022, leading to the cancellation of his fight with Chris Eubank Jr

Daily Mirror

Eddie Hearn claims he lost £1million from Chris Eubank Jr v Conor Benn collapse

Benn and Eubank Jr were scheduled to fight last October but the fight was cancelled after Benn returned two positive drug tests for the banned subtance clomifene

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Belfast Live

Leigh Wood tribute to Michael Conlan after fight wins top award

Wood and Conlan clashed in March last year in a absolute war in Nottingham

Daily Mirror

Conor Benn snaps back at Domino's after pizza firm trolls him over failed drug test

The undefeated welterweight received some good news today after he was cleared by the WBC following his positive drug test but a popular takeaway couldn't resist a dig

Liverpool Echo

Chris Eubank Jr's team considering appeal to BBBofC over alleged elbow during Liam Smith loss

Chris Eubank Jr suffered a fourth round stoppage loss to Liam Smith on Saturday night

Manchester Evening News

What time is Liam Davies fight tonight? TV channel, live stream and Baluta undercard

There are two titles on the line in Telford on Saturday as Liam Davies fights for a European title in the Super Bantamweight division against Romania's Ionut Baluta.

The Independent UK

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

UK Anti-Doping has launched an investigation into Benn’s failed drugs tests, which led to the postponement of his grudge match against Eubank Jr,

The Independent UK

‘Unfair and biased’: Conor Benn responds after relinquishing licence

The 26-year-old Benn “strongly refutes” misconduct allegations

The Independent UK

Conor Benn calls procedure ‘unfair and biased’ after relinquishing his licence

The 26-year-old Benn “strongly refutes” misconduct allegations.

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