Nigel Benn: After Conor’s bout against Chris Eubank Jr. was postponed due to a failed drug test, Nigel Benn defended his son, claiming that Conor is a “clean athlete.”
The Voluntary Anti-Doping Association disclosed an “adverse analytical finding for trace levels of a reproductive medication” in one of Conor Benn’s most recent tests on Wednesday (VADA).
The British Boxing Board of Control declared the bout with Eubank Jr. was “prohibited as it is not in the interests of boxing,” notwithstanding earlier that day’s joint announcement from producers Matchroom Boxing and Wasserman Boxing that the event will take place as scheduled.
The two combatants were eager to continue with the fight, which followed the two fights between their fathers in the 1990s, even though they were previously aware of the drug test results. However, Matchroom Boxing announced on Thursday that the fight would not take place.
On Friday, Nigel Benn, a former middleweight world champion in the 1990s, defended his son on Instagram by sharing a video and promising to “get to the bottom of this.”
As you know, we’re in complete disbelief, he continued, “Hi guys.
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Conor Benn stated on social media: “I am incredibly disappointed that we won’t be able to hold this fight on Saturday, and I apologise to everyone who has been impacted by the change in plans.
“Even if the last several days have been difficult, this still utterly impresses and surprises me. I will go over my options with my team, including postponing the fight, but for the time being, I need to clear my name since I am a skilled athlete.”
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