Conor Benn has as soon as once more been provisionally suspended from preventing nearest appeals from the British Boxing Board of Keep an eye on (BBBofC) and UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) have been a hit.
The 27-year-old from London’s occupation used to be thrown into turmoil in October 2022 nearest he two times examined sure for the prevented drug clomifene within the lead-up to a bout in opposition to Chris Eubank Jr that used to be therefore shelved in combat past.
That provisional abeyance used to be lifted via the distant Nationwide Anti-Doping Panel in July latter 12 months, with Benn occurring to beef up his report to 23-0 with a victory over American Peter Dobson in Las Vegas in February.
On the other hand in a commentary posted on X on Friday, BBBofC normal secretary Robert W Smith mentioned Benn’s provisional abeyance has been reinstated following UKAD and BBBofC’s a hit attraction.
He mentioned: “The BBBofC can confirm that Conor Benn is subject to a provisional suspension prohibiting him from participating in any capacity (or assisting another athlete in any capacity) in a competition, event or activity that is organised, convened, authorised or recognised by the BBBofC or any other World Anti-Doping Code-compliant sport.
“UKAD and the BBBoC were successful in their respective appeals of a decision handed down by a tribunal of the independent National Anti-Doping Panel in July 2023 and Mr Benn’s provisional suspension was reimposed by the appeal tribunal following those successful appeals.”
Benn in the past admitted he fell out of affection with boxing following his failed medication exams however has mentioned he’s prepared to “spend every last penny” to turn out his innocence.