The substance, which is usually used to treat infertility in women but can increase testosterone in men, is prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency. It is understood Benn's test was carried out by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association.
It is not yet clear whether Benn's situation will trigger a cancellation of this weekend's blockbuster with Eubank Jr, which falls almost 30 years after the second of two iconic fights between their fathers, Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank.
Sources say Eubank Jr still wants the bout to go ahead.
The fight is believed to be worth a six-figure fee to each fighter.
The British Boxing Board of Control, who are overseeing the fight, and Benn's promoter Eddie Hearn have been contacted for comment.
Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | DAZN PPV - 8 October 2022
Posted: 05 Oct 2022, 07:14
by tony1234
Surely it's off ? Now we know why Benn was happy with the weights if he was taking 'supplements'
Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | DAZN PPV - 8 October 2022
Posted: 05 Oct 2022, 07:14
by Ruthless-RKO
Remember when WBC removed Benn from their rankings because he didn't sign up?
In January, Benn, briefly removed from the WBC world rankings for failing to enrol in their clean-athlete programme.
At the time he said in a statement: 'The World Boxing Council (WBC) have temporarily removed me from their January rankings and have requested in order for me to continue being ranked under the WBC governing body I must officially enrol in the WBC Clean Boxing Program supported by VADA (Voluntary Anti-Doping Association).
'I can confirm I have instructed my team who are now in the process of enrolling me. I wanted to address this personally for the boxing community and my fans.
'It's important to me as a professional athlete to enrol in a clean testing programme and play my part in keeping our sport safe along with having my name stated in top five positions across all governing bodies.'
Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | DAZN PPV - 8 October 2022
Posted: 05 Oct 2022, 07:14
by Dioufy
Either he wanted to put on muscle mass or he wanted to give birth to a baby.
Please don’t judge unless we know which one.
Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | DAZN PPV - 8 October 2022
Posted: 05 Oct 2022, 07:19
by tony1234
Dioufy wrote: ↑05 Oct 2022, 07:14
Either he wanted to put on muscle mass or he wanted to give birth to a baby.
Please don’t judge unless we know which one.
He doesn't look pregnant to me
Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | DAZN PPV - 8 October 2022
Posted: 05 Oct 2022, 07:20
by Ruthless-RKO
Upcoming!
Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | DAZN PPV - 8 October 2022
Posted: 05 Oct 2022, 07:21
by Ruthless-RKO
The media work out is later today as well
Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | DAZN PPV - 8 October 2022
Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | DAZN PPV - 8 October 2022
Posted: 05 Oct 2022, 07:23
by Ruthless-RKO
Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | DAZN PPV - 8 October 2022
Posted: 05 Oct 2022, 07:24
by forcefraser
This fight ain't happening. Had a feeling this would not happen.
Poor old Eddie
Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | DAZN PPV - 8 October 2022
Posted: 05 Oct 2022, 07:24
by Verdi
That drug is used in post cycle therapy. Daft twat.
Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | DAZN PPV - 8 October 2022
Posted: 05 Oct 2022, 07:25
by garethhop
Fight is still on. Lawyers involved. 'Old' test. A negative sample has been returned - TalkSport.
What a mess.
Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | DAZN PPV - 8 October 2022
Posted: 05 Oct 2022, 07:26
by Ruthless-RKO
Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | DAZN PPV - 8 October 2022
Posted: 05 Oct 2022, 07:27
by Dioufy
Failed VADA
passed UKAD
Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | DAZN PPV - 8 October 2022
Posted: 05 Oct 2022, 07:27
by Boxerbeetle
Boxerbeetle wrote: ↑10 Aug 2022, 06:00
Conor’s going to be roided to the gills for this one
Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | DAZN PPV - 8 October 2022
Posted: 05 Oct 2022, 07:27
by TheLeprechaun
It's a drug that is used AFTER a cycle usually, so that you don't get gyno.
Amateur hour getting caught like that. Fighters are experts at not getting caught. He's now officially a drugs cheat. I'm just looking forward to the excuse they come up with. Galahads story was that his brother spiked him
Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | DAZN PPV - 8 October 2022
Posted: 05 Oct 2022, 07:29
by garethhop
Kalle - "There has been a trace finding in a voluntary testing scheme' (end August/beginning of September).
UKAD tests are negative.
They want to go ahead. Eubank and Benn spoke directly to each other.
Clear as day as what has been going on here.
Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | DAZN PPV - 8 October 2022
Posted: 05 Oct 2022, 07:30
by Gran Hermano
Still on it seems
Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | DAZN PPV - 8 October 2022
Posted: 05 Oct 2022, 07:30
by tony1234
Why don't they test the B sample then ? Get a definitive answer , otherwise it is farcical
Re: Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn | DAZN PPV - 8 October 2022