EARLIER at this time through 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 battle week after it was revealed Benn had failed two drug exams for the banned substance clomifene.
In an interview with Matchroom Boxing’s Chris Lloyd that Wednesday afternoon Benn mentioned, “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 file 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 because the findings have been first revealed Benn’s assertion at this time (November 6, 2024) mentioned:
“I’m grateful that after an extremely difficult two years the Nationwide Anti-Doping Panel has at this time lastly cleared me of any wrongdoing. This previous 24 months has unquestionably been the hardest battle 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 battle.
“As somebody who’s so captivated 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 sick will towards UKAD or the British Boxing Board of Management, we’ve a shared ambition of a clear sport and I stay up for reconciling with the Board and shifting ahead collectively.
“I want to thank my followers which have stood by me, your assist 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 assist have I made it by means of. I might additionally wish to thank Matchroom and Everlast as their steadfast assist ensured that I may see the method by means of to a full conclusion.
“I’ve stayed disciplined and targeted 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 understand my final potential! Who needs it subsequent!?”
In response to Benn’s assertion UKAD mentioned they are going to, “rigorously overview the choice” earlier than deciding whether or not to pursue their proper to an additional attraction.
“The provisional suspension beforehand in place has been lifted and the cost towards him has been consequently dismissed.”
UKAD has 21 days to attraction.
Boxing Information reached out to the Board for remark however haven’t but obtained 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 obtained 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.
