This weekend's matchup between Former IBO super-middleweight champion, Chris Eubank Jr. and undefeated welterweight prospect, Conor Benn, in London, England has officially been called off.
The decision comes on the heels of the news that Benn had failed a VADA drug test on Wednesday for the banned substance, clomifene, a drug normally used to treat infertility in women. The British Boxing Board of Control also issued a statement on Wednesday, prohibiting the bout to take place. Although they attempted legal avenues to keep the fight on, Matchroom Boxing additionally released the following statement on Thursday to announce the postponement of the Eubank Jr-Benn event.
"After discussions with various parties, we have taken the decision to formally postpone the bout between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn. It is undeniable that the British Boxing Board of Control's decision to withdraw their sanctioning was procedurally flawed and without due process. That remains a legal issue between the promoters and the Board which we intend to pursue.
"However, whilst there are legal routes to facilitate the fight taking place as planned, we do not believe that it is in the fighters' interests for those to be pursued at such a late stage, or in the wider interests of the sport. As promoters, we take our obligations and duties very seriously, and a full investigation will now need to take place. We will be making no further comment at this time and news for ticket holder refunds will follow."
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— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) October 6, 2022
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