Conor Benn has been provisionally suspended once more from competing following profitable appeals by UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) and the British Boxing Board of Management (BBBoC).
Benn was initially suspended from the game in March 2023 after twice testing optimistic for a banned substance forward of a deliberate bout with Chris Eubank Jr in October 2022.
Final July the impartial Nationwide Anti-Doping Panel issued a ruling that lifted his suspension from boxing. The BBBoC and UKAD appealed that call, with Benn selecting to proceed his profession in America whereas the appeals have been ongoing.
On Friday, the BBBoC and UKAD have been profitable of their appeals to overturn the Nationwide Anti-Doping Panel’s choice.
Robert W Smith, Common Secretary of the BBBoC mentioned: “As UKAD have said, the BBBoC can affirm that Conor Benn is topic to a Provisional Suspension prohibiting him from collaborating in any capability (or helping one other Athlete in any capability) in a Competitors, Occasion or exercise that’s organised, convened, authorised or recognised by the BBBoC or another World Anti-Doping Code-compliant sport.
“UKAD and the BBBoC have been profitable of their respective appeals of a choice handed down by a tribunal of the impartial Nationwide Anti-Doping Panel in July 2023, and Mr Benn’s Provisional Suspension was reimposed by the enchantment tribunal following these profitable appeals.
“As Mr Benn’s case remains before the independent National Anti-Doping Panel and the case will now progress in accordance with the UK Anti-Doping Rules, the BBBoC is not able to make any further public comment at this time.”
Benn’s promoters, Matchroom, declined to remark when contacted by Sky Sports activities Information.
Benn has all the time careworn his innocence over the 2 failed medicine exams.
When UKAD and the BBBoC launched their appeals, Benn mentioned: “I’m disappointed at the news of an appeal being made, having already been cleared by both the WBC and the National Anti-Doping Panel to continue my career without any restriction.
“As I’ve mentioned earlier than, I’m harmless. Nothing has modified and I stay assured in my place.
“I will not be commenting further while I let the legal process play out.”
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