Conor Benn Provisionally Suspended by UKAD After Appeal

Unbeaten welterweight Conor Benn has been “provisionally suspended” by United Kingdom Anti-Doping (UKAD) following a profitable enchantment by UKAD and the British Boxing Board of Management (BBBoC). The enchantment overturned Benn’s clearance to return to competitors after two failed VADA anti-doping assessments in 2022.

Benn (23-0, 14 KOs) examined optimistic for clomifene twice whereas getting ready to face Chris Eubank Jr. in an October pay-per-view contest at London’s O2 Area in 2022. Revelations of Benn’s optimistic outcomes for the banned substance surfaced throughout combat week, finally resulting in cancellation of the combat.

Months later, Benn gained clearance from the unbiased Nationwide Anti-Doping Panel (NADP) to return to motion, resuming his profession in america towards Rodolfo Orozco in Orlando, Florida, and successful a unanimous choice. One other UD win, towards Peter Dobson, adopted this previous February in Las Vegas.

Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn had been focusing on a profitable stadium combat for Benn. Manny Pacquaio was the first goal after an in-person change in Saudi Arabia in March, forward of Anthony Joshua’s second-round knockout victory over Francis Ngannou.

Nevertheless, following profitable appeals by UKAD and the BBBoC, Benn will now be subjected to the disciplinary and investigative course of in accordance with U.Okay. Anti-Doping Guidelines.

“UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) can immediately verify that as of seven Might 2024, Mr Benn is as soon as once more topic to a provisional suspension in accordance with the UK Anti-Doping Guidelines,” an announcement from UKAD learn, confirming its profitable enchantment of final July’s choice to clear Benn.

“While provisionally suspended, Mr Benn is prohibited from taking part in any capability (or aiding one other Athlete in any capability) in a Competitors, Occasion or exercise that’s organised, convened, authorised or recognised by the British Boxing Board of Management or another World Anti-Doping Code-compliant sport.

“UKAD and the British Boxing Board of Management (BBBoC) have been profitable of their respective appeals of a call handed down by a tribunal of the unbiased Nationwide Anti-Doping Panel in July 2023. Mr Benn’s provisional suspension was reimposed by the enchantment tribunal following the profitable appeals.

“Mr Benn’s case stays earlier than the unbiased Nationwide Anti-Doping Panel and the case will now progress in accordance with the UK Anti-Doping Guidelines. UKAD isn’t capable of make any additional public disclosures presently.”