Conor Benn’s hopes of fighting in the UK again moved closer to reality as the UK Anti-Doping Agency (UKAD) decided not to appeal the lifting of his suspension. The 28-year-old boxer had been suspended by the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) in 2022 after failing two drug tests before his fight against Chris Eubank Jr., but his suspension was recently lifted. With UKAD opting not to appeal the decision, Benn is now free to resume his career in Britain.
Key Events Leading to Suspension Lift
Conor Benn, who holds an unbeaten record of 23-0 in the welterweight division, was initially suspended by the BBBofC after testing positive for Clomifene, a fertility drug. However, the National Anti-Doping Panel did not find sufficient evidence to support the violation, leading to the lifting of his suspension earlier this month. UKAD had 21 days to appeal the decision but has confirmed it will not move forward with an appeal. The BBBofC also confirmed it would not appeal, leaving Benn’s path to fight in the UK clear.
Benn’s Career Post-Suspension
Since the suspension, Benn has fought twice outside the UK, securing wins over Rodolfo Orozco in September 2023 and Peter Dobson in February 2024, both in the United States. However, the 28-year-old has always maintained his innocence, insisting that he was cleared of any wrongdoing.
Future in UK Boxing
With the suspension lifted, Benn is now free to fight in the UK and plans to reschedule his long-awaited bout with Chris Eubank Jr. Both camps have shown strong interest in making the fight happen, with a preference for holding it in the UK, rather than in Saudi Arabia. This potential fight has garnered significant attention in the boxing world, as both fighters look to rekindle their rivalry.
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