Conor Benn relinquishes British boxing licence as allegations of misconduct are upheld | Boxing News

Conor Benn has relinquished his British boxing licence and a hearing on October 21 upheld “allegations of misconduct” over a failed drugs test, the British Boxing Board of Control has said.

Earlier in October, the BBBoC confirmed Benn was being investigated by the UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) after failing a drugs test ahead of his cancelled clash with Chris Eubank Jr.

It was revealed just days before the scheduled catchweight fight, which was due to take place on October 8, an “adverse analytical finding for trace amounts of a fertility drug” had shown up in one of Benn’s tests by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA).

The BBBoC ‘prohibited’ the bout against Eubank Jr, which was due to take place at The O2, stating the fight was “not in the interests of boxing”.

A new statement, released by the BBBoC on Wednesday, read: “Conor Benn was called by the Board of the BBBofC to attend a hearing to deal with allegations of misconduct pursuant to Rule 25.1.1. The hearing took place on 21st October 2022. On the morning of the hearing, Mr. Benn voluntarily relinquished his licence with the BBBofC.

“In accordance with its Rules and Regulations, the Board determined the allegations following the hearing at which Mr. Benn was legally represented.

“The allegations of misconduct against Mr. Benn were upheld.”

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