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Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn is 'off' as Eddie Hearn hopes dashed after failed drugs test

Chris Eubank Jr's catchweight bout against Conor Benn at the 02 Arena in London has reportedly been called off following the latter's adverse drug test finding.

With both Wasserman and Matchroom Boxing initially announcing no suspension had been given the way of Benn, the British Board of Boxing Control announced on Wednesday any such bout would be prohibited.

Representatives of 25-year-old Benn had been in court attempting to seek an injunction into the matter. Eddie Hearn had also hoped a resolution could be found with his best attempts now falling on deaf ears.

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With similar controversy surrounding David Haye and Derek Chisora back in 2012, as a Luxembourg license was acquired, there was also talk a similar agreement could be reached.

But The Times journalist Matt Lawton reportedly on Thursday the fight is off.

A full undercard was also pulled for the sold-out show in the capital, with the likes of Lyndon Arthur and Shannon Courtenay also set to appear. 18,000 fans were expected to be in attendance, with the Benn v Eubank family rivalry set for another chapter.

Hearn subsequently tweeted earlier today, with the Matchroom Boxing chief writing: ''Let’s see what today brings but to make one thing clear, I will not be promoting this fight with a foreign commission or alternative governing body on Saturday night.''

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