Conor Benn v Chris Eubank Jr postponed following failed drugs test, confirms Matchroom Boxing

The all-British fight between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr, due to take place at The O2 Arena on Saturday, has been postponed. It was announced on Wednesday that Benn had failed a drugs test which showed “trace amounts of a fertility drug". Ad Promoters Matchroom Boxing and Wasserman Boxing had said the fight would still go ahead with both boxers wanting it to “happen for the fans”.

BoxingBenn v Eubank Jr in doubt as boxing board ‘prohibits’ fight after ‘adverse’ drugs testYESTERDAY AT 13:01 However, the British Boxing Board of Control said the contest was «prohibited and not in the interests of boxing». Matchroom Boxing confirmed in a statement on Thursday that the fight has been postponed. «After discussions with various parties, we have taken the decision to formally postpone the bout between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn.

Boxing board 'prohibits' fight after failed drugs test Hearn: AJ v Fury off for now but talks can continue »It is undeniable that 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 that it is in the fighters' interests for those to be pursued at such a late stage, or in the wider interests of the sport.