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Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn date: Matchroom confirm fight is POSTPONED after Benn’s failed drug test
Chris Eubank Jr will not face Conor Benn on Saturday after the latter failed a drugs test.
The bout was thrown into doubt following ‘an adverse finding’ in a random doping test for Benn and Matchroom have now postponed the fight after the British Boxing Board of Control withdrew their support.
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Benn returned the adverse finding for clomifene in August from the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association, but had since passed a UK Anti-Doping Agency test and was not charged with any rule violation.
However, the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBoC) refused to sanction the bout, and after various discussions, the fight is off.
A statement read: "After discussions with various parties, we have taken the decision to formally postpone the bout between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn.
"It is undeniable the British Boxing Board of Control's decision to withdraw their sanctioning was procedurally flawed and without due process. That remains a legal issue between the promoters and the Board, which we intend to pursue.
"However, whilst there are legal routes to facilitate the fight taking place as planned, we do not believe it is in the fighters' interests for those to be pursued at such a late stage, or in the wider interests of the sport. As promoters, we take our obligations and duties very seriously and a full investigation will now need to take place. We will be making no further comment at this time and news for ticket holder refunds will follow."
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Chris Eubank Sr had claimed he would try to stop the fight over concerns with the catchweight of 157lbs. But Eubank Jr was set to defy his father and make a career lowest weight to face Benn and settle their long-running feud.
But it remains to be seen what happens now.
Benn vs Eubank Jr: Date and start time
The 12-round super-welterweight clash was due to be held on Saturday, October 8.
It was going to take place at the The O2 Arena in London.
A new date has yet to be decided.
Ring walks for Benn vs Eubank Jr were expected from 10pm.
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Benn vs Eubank Jr: TV channel and live stream
The fight was set to be broadcast live on DAZN – the streaming service costs £7.99 per month, and you can sign up .
But a one-off payment of £19.99 would have been required for subscribers to watch this one.
And for non-subscribers, the price was £27.98.
A new PPV price will be announced in due course.
talkSPORT will bring you all the latest news and action throughout fight week too once a date is confirmed
Benn vs Eubank Jr: Undercard
This was going to be the undercard, a new one will be announced in due course
- MAIN EVENT: Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr (catchweight contest)
- Felix Cash vs Connor Coyle (WBA inter-continental middleweight title contest)
- Galal Yafai vs Gohan Rodriguez Garcia (WBC international flyweight title contest)
- Mary Romero vs Ellie Scotney (European super-bantamweight title contest)
- Shannon Courtenay vs Gemma Ruegg (women's bantamweight)
- Lyndon Arthur vs Cesar Hernan Reynoso (light heavyweight)
- Harlem Eubank vs David Martin Campillo (junior welterweight contest)
- Chloe Watson vs Nancy Franco (women's flyweight contest)
- Matty Harris vs Jiri Surmaj (heavyweight contest)
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