Lyndon Arthur makes clear point over Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn fight suspension

Lyndon Arthur has insisted that Chris Eubank Jr's supposed bout with Conor Benn that was scheduled for this weekend could never have gone ahead.

Benn, 25, tested positive for banned infertility drug Clomifene following a random test and has since forced Matchroom Boxing to pull the plug on this weekend's event. Set to be fought at catchweight, Eubank was expected to make the step up to meet the bout's required category.

Arthur however - who currently holds a record of 19-1 as a light-heavyweight - was set to fight Cesar Hernan Reynoso, with the event now cancelled following Thursday's announcement.

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Speaking exclusively to iD Boxing, Arthur stated: ''If it did go ahead it would be going against everything that boxing stands for. I kind of get it and I wish I saw it because I believe it would habe been a good fight.''

With a 18,000 strong crowd expected to descend on the capital this weekend, many fans have been left disappointed at the timing of the announcement.

Arthur has also taken to social media, questioning who he should send his bank details to regarding a refund following a no doubt expensive camp build-up. He wrote: "Who am I sending my bank details too cause boyyy affi.''

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