Conor Benn Reportedly Suspended By UKAD-‘A Stain On British Boxing’
According to reports, Conor Benn was temporarily suspended by the UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) agency on March 15th, 2023, following his two failed tests for clomiphene.
The case has dominated the British headlines for all the wrong reasons, as the sport of boxing has been under heavy scrutiny.
While Benn has been reinstated by the WBC, as of now, he has failed to clear his name with the British Boxing Board of Control/UKAD.
‼️ Conor Benn has reportedly now been provisionally suspended by UKAD (effective from March 15th) as part of their investigation into his positive drugs tests from last year and this could throw his planned comeback fight on June 3rd into doubt. [According to @BoxingNewsED]
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) April 18, 2023
And as confidence within the sport has been shaken, following Amir Khan’s recent positive test for Ostarine, Benn is now allegedly cooperating.
The infamous 270–page report, which Benn has been so vocal about, has been submitted to UKAD, as per Eddie Hearn’s comments.
‼️ Eddie Hearn has revealed that Conor Benn's team have now shared his 270-page report with UKAD – it was initially used as his defence in WBC's investigation into his positive drugs tests. Hearn said he's unaware that Benn has been provisionally suspended by UKAD. [@RiathAlSam]
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) April 18, 2023
Should UKAD still determine that Benn is guilty, he could face a two-year ban. This could potentially hamper the Brit’s plans on fighting overseas on June 3rd, 2023, in Abu Dhabi.
However, Benn remained defiant in the face of controversy, stating that his plans had not changed.
‼️ Statement from Conor Benn in response to reports that he has been provisionally suspended by UKAD… pic.twitter.com/GWbApcP07F
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) April 18, 2023
Social Media Reaction
Comparing himself to khan 🤣😭🤣 he cooperated and took his ban. You've cried and played the victim. You popped twice https://t.co/bUbVZY0ihd
— Leedslad (@Leedslad15) April 18, 2023
Probably just shouldn't have cheated
— surge vincent (@surgevincent) April 18, 2023
An absolute stain on British boxing
— curtis_p 🇨🇳 (@CurtP_) April 18, 2023