EUBANK JR VS. BENN MATCHROOM FIGHT STATEMENT ON BENN’S FAILED DRUG TEST & BENN’S STATEMENT
London, UK (October 5th, 2022)– Conor Benn fails a drug test. Benn tested positive for Clomifene a hormone and metabolic modulator. Clomifene is a powerful female fertility medicine that can also be used as a PED.
Clomifene stimulates egg production in women, giving those struggling to conceive the best chance of getting pregnant.
Yet, studies suggest that when given to men as a daily pill, clomiphene triggers the production of testosterone and blocks estrogen.
Testosterone has a key role in tissue healing, carrying oxygen and nutrients to the injury site, and aiding repair.
However, it also makes it easier to put on muscle and offers a physical boost, hence why it is a banned substance in the world of athletics.
In January Benn had been removed from the WBC rankings as he was not enrolled in the WBC Clean Boxing Program supported by VADA.
Matchroom Statement
We have been made aware that a random anti-doping test for Conor Benn conducted by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association returned an adverse analytical finding for trace amounts of a fertility drug. The B sample has yet to be tested, meaning that no rule violation has been confirmed. Indeed, Mr Benn has not been charged with any rule violation, he is not suspended, and he remains free to fight.
Mr. Benn has since passed a doping control test conducted by the UK Anti-Doping Agency, the anti-doping authority to which the British Board of Boxing Control has delegated its doping control testing for the bout. Mr Benn has passed all doping control tests conducted by UKAD.
Conor Benn Statement
“I’ve not committed any violations, I’ve not been suspended, so as far as I’m concerned the fight is still going ahead,” said Benn, 26.
“I’ve signed up to every voluntary anti-doping test under the sun, throughout my whole career I’m tested, I’ve always come back negative, I’ve never had any issues before. My team will find out why there has been an initial adverse finding in my test, but as far as I’m concerned the fight is going ahead. I’m a clean athlete and we’ll get to the bottom of this.”
Benn (21-0, 14 KOs) said he had spoken to Eubank, saying his opponent “believes” him when he says he is clean.
“We both want the fight to go ahead. We’ve both taken medical and legal advice and we both want the fight to happen for the fans,” Benn added.
“He fully believes, he believes in me, and it’s not who I am, or what I’m about. I’m a pro athlete, and he was understanding.”
Both fighters have taken medical and legal advice, are aware of all relevant information, and wish to proceed with the bout this Saturday.
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