Conor Benn will not fight Chris Eubank Jr. on Saturday because he failed a drug test.
An unfavourable result in a random doping test for Benn cast doubt on the fight, and Matchroom has now decided to postpone it after the British Boxing Board of Control withdrew its backing.
Benn had a negative clomifene test result in August from the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association, but he had subsequently passed a test by the UK Anti-Doping Agency and was cleared of all charges.
The British Boxing Board of Control (BBBoC) refused to approve the match, so the fight was called off after several conversations.
After talking with numerous stakeholders, we’ve decided to officially postpone the fight between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn, according to a statement.
“It is evident that the British Boxing Board of Control lacked due process and made a procedurally faulty conclusion when they withdrew their sanctioning. We want to pursue that as a legal matter between the promoters and the Board.
“However, while there are legal avenues to enable the bout to proceed as scheduled, we do not believe it is in the combatants’ or the sport’s overall interests for them to be followed at this late point. We take our responsibilities as promoters very seriously, so a thorough investigation will now be required. At this moment, we won’t be commenting further; information on ticket holders’ reimbursements will come later.
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ChrisEubank Srhad declared he would attempt to call off the fight due to issues with the 157-pound catchweight. But Eubank Jr. was prepared to go against his father and compete at his lightest weight in order to meet Benn and put an end to their bitter rivalry.
But what happens next is still uncertain.
Benn vs Eubank Jr: Date and start time
On Saturday, October 8, a 12-round super-welterweight fight was scheduled.
It was scheduled to happen at London’s O2 Arena.
A new time has not yet been chosen.
Benn vs. Eubank Jr. ring walks were anticipated to begin at 10 p.m.
Benn vs Eubank Jr: TV channel and live stream
On DAZN, a live broadcast of the fight was planned. You can register for the streaming service HERE for a monthly fee of $7.99.
But to see this one, subscribers would have had to make a one-time payment of $19.99.
The cost was 27.98 for non-subscribers as well.
In due order, a new PPV fee will be disclosed.
Once a date is set, talkSPORT will provide you with all the most recent information and updates during fight week as well.
Benn vs Eubank Jr: Undercard
This was supposed to be the undercard; a new one will be revealed soon.
- MAIN EVENT: Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr (catchweight contest)
- Felix Cash vs Connor Coyle (WBA inter-continental middleweight title contest)
- Galal Yafai vs Gohan Rodriguez Garcia (WBC international flyweight title contest)
- Mary Romero vs Ellie Scotney (European super-bantamweight title contest)
- Shannon Courtenay vs Gemma Ruegg (women’s bantamweight)
- Lyndon Arthur vs Cesar Hernan Reynoso (light heavyweight)
- Harlem Eubank vs David Martin Campillo (junior welterweight contest)
- Chloe Watson vs Nancy Franco (women’s flyweight contest)
- Matty Harris vs Jiri Surmaj (heavyweight contest)
