EARLIER in the present day by way of social media British welterweight boxer Conor Benn wrote he had been “cleared of any wrongdoing” by the Nationwide Anti-Doping Panel.
In October 2022 a extremely anticipated catchweight contest between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn on the O2 Area was cancelled throughout combat week after it was revealed Benn had failed two drug checks for the banned substance clomifene.
In an interview with Matchroom Boxing’s Chris Lloyd that Wednesday afternoon Benn stated, “I’ve not dedicated any violations.”
Since then Benn, the son of Nigel – a former middleweight and tremendous middleweight champion – has protested his innocence. Previous to the findings Conor had amassed a document of 21-0 (14 KOs). However beating Eubank, the rival household to his personal, would have propelled him into British sporting stardom.
Benn was provisionally suspended and had his licence suspended by the British Boxing Board of Management. In early 2023, nonetheless, he could be reinstated to the WBC welterweight rankings. And in July 2023 the NADP lifted Benn’s suspension however the Board and the UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) efficiently appealed that call.
Over two years for the reason that findings have been first revealed Benn’s assertion in the present day (November 6, 2024) stated:
“I’m grateful that after an extremely difficult two years the Nationwide Anti-Doping Panel has in the present day lastly cleared me of any wrongdoing. This previous 24 months has unquestionably been the hardest combat of my life. A rollercoaster interval inside which the WBC had already determined that I used to be harmless and the NADP determined within the first occasion that there was no case to reply and I used to be free to combat.
“As somebody who’s so obsessed with boxing and an advocate for clear sport, I hope now I’ve been cleared it may be understood why I’ve maintained my innocence so strongly all through. As a person of God I bear no ailing will towards UKAD or the British Boxing Board of Management, we have now a shared ambition of a clear sport and I look ahead to reconciling with the Board and shifting ahead collectively.
“I want to thank my followers which have stood by me, your help has by no means and can by no means go unnoticed, and naturally my family and friends, all of whom have displayed an unwavering perception in me. Solely with the power of all this help have I made it by way of. I might additionally prefer to thank Matchroom and Everlast as their steadfast help ensured that I might see the method by way of to a full conclusion.
“I’ve stayed disciplined and centered regardless of the challenges confronted which is a testomony to my want to be nice. I’m relieved to lastly shut this chapter and am excited to get again within the ring to grasp my final potential! Who desires it subsequent!?”
In response to Benn’s assertion UKAD stated they may, “fastidiously overview the choice” earlier than deciding whether or not to pursue their proper to an extra attraction.
“The provisional suspension beforehand in place has been lifted and the cost in opposition to him has been consequently dismissed.”
UKAD has 21 days to attraction.
Boxing Information reached out to the Board for remark however haven’t but acquired a response nor have they issued their very own assertion at time of writing.
Benn has managed to compete on two events since his ban having acquired a licence to field in America. The Londoner recorded factors wins over Rodolfo Orozco in Orlando and Peter Dobson in Las Vegas, respectively.
Ought to Benn get his British boxing licence again it might then pave the best way for his grudge match with Eubank to happen someday in 2025.
