Conor Benn cleared by UKAD after investigation into failed drugs tests

Conor Benn is free to resume his boxing career after he was cleared by a UK Anti-Doping investigation into the two failed drugs tests that forced the cancellation of his fight with Chris Eubank Jr.

Benn was formally charged by UKAD in April after twice testing positive for the female fertility drug clomifene in the build-up to October’s domestic catchweight showdown.

But the 26-year-old, son of British great Nigel Benn, revealed on social media that the charge has been dismissed by the doping agency.

You may see me Struggle but you will never see me Quit!!With hardship comes ease, now it’s time to remind everyone WHO I AM!!#TeamBenn #TheDestroyer pic.twitter.com/Nso6AiN1D8

— Conor Nigel Benn (@ConorNigel) July 28, 2023

“Today marks the end of a gruelling 10-month process, during which the WBC had already decided I was innocent of any wrongdoing,” Benn said in a statement released on Twitter.

“After a hearing with the National-Doping Agency Panel and UKAD, I have now been vindicated for the second time.

“Hopefully, the public and various members of the media can now understand why I have maintained my innocence so strongly all the way through.

“The UKAD process has now formally ended and I remain free to fight.”

Benn will now reapply for his British Boxing Board of Control licence with promoter Eddie Hearn planning a comeback fight in September ahead of a clash with a high-profile opponent in December.

The welterweight from London had been banned from competing in the UK until his case had been heard by UKAD, although he was free to fight overseas.

The lucrative showdown with Eubank Jr is now expected to be revived and having protested his innocence from the outset, Benn sees the outcome of the hearing as vindication.

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