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Benn v Eubank chaos leaves a legacy of greed, stupidity and danger

This week has been more than a mere embarrassment and humiliation for British boxing. Things have to change

The Guardian - UK

Chris Eubank Jr claims Conor Benn ‘escaped his schooling’ as fight is called off after failed drugs test

Chris Eubank Jr has responded for the first time after his fight with Conor Benn was officially called off.

Evening Standard

Ricky Hatton details private chat with Conor Benn about failed drug test

Ring legend Ricky Hatton spoke with Conor Benn about the failed drug test that postponed his fight with Chris Eubank Jr, with 'The Destroyer' maintaining his innocence

Daily Mirror

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Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn to be rescheduled after failed drug test

Eubank Jr and Benn's grudge fight this Saturday was put in jeopardy after Benn failed a drug test and the rivals will now have to wait to meet in the ring as the bout will be rescheduled

Daily Mirror

Eddie Hearn refuses to answer questions after cancelling Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn

Benn's promoter Hearn has been forced to call off the huge pay-per-view bout between Eubank Jr and Benn at The O2 arena in London after his fighter tested positive for a banned substance

Irish Mirror

Chris Eubank Jr next fight odds released after Conor Benn bout postponed

The highly anticipated fight was due to take place on Saturday night, but sadly for fans and the fighters involved the fight has been postponed with Callum Smith now rated as Eubank Jr's most likely next opponent.

Manchester Evening News

Eddie Hearn to pursue legal action as Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr is postponed

Benn returned an adverse drug test result, leading his fight with Eubank Jr to be called off after the BBBofC ‘prohibited’ the bout

The Independent UK

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Chris Eubank Jr hits out at Conor Benn but hints fight WILL be rescheduled

Eubank Jr's fight with Benn has been called off after their promoters failed in a bid to force the British Boxing Board of Control to sanction the bout

Daily Mirror

Conor Benn v Chris Eubank Jr fight finally called off after day of wrangling

Conor Benn’s positive test for clomifene led to his fight with Chris Eubank Jr scheduled for Saturday finally being called off after Eddie Hearn admitted defeat

The Guardian - UK

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn postponed as Eddie Hearn hopes dashed after failed drugs test

The main event bout between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn on Saturday has been called off after a last-ditch attempt at court failed.

Manchester Evening News

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn press conference start time and live stream

Doubt has been cast over the fight which is set to take place this weekend following the failed VADA drug test for Conor Benn, however, the pair are still set to meet in a press conference today

Manchester Evening News

Eddie Hearn rules out using foreign governing body to stage Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn

The British Boxing Board of Control aren't keen to sanction a fight between Eubank Jr and Benn due to an adverse finding in one of the welterweight's pre-fight drug tests

Daily Mirror

What Eddie Hearn has said about Chris Eubank Jr vs Connor Benn fight after failed drugs test

Matchroom Boxing are said to be locked in talks with the British Boxing Board of Control ahead of Saturday showdown.

Manchester Evening News

Boxing continues fight for credibility but money still talks loudest

A sport desperate to be taken more seriously is reeling once again

Evening Standard

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Daily Mirror

Eddie Hearn admits Anthony Joshua's business deals affected Tyson Fury talks

'AJ' was in talks to face Fury on December 3 in Cardiff but Matchroom boss Hearn has revealed Joshua's sponsorship deals affected the negotiations

Evening Standard

Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr: Lawyers work to keep fight alive after positive drug test

Saturday’s fight between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr remained in limbo on Thursday morning, as lawyers thrashed out the legalities of whether the bout could go ahead.

Daily Mirror

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn could be exhibition fight after failed drug test

Eubank Jr and Benn were set to meet in their grudge match this weekend, but the fight has been thrown into jeopardy after the BBBofC "prohibited" the clash after Benn's failed drug test

The Independent UK

Deadline set for Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn fight decision after adverse drug finding

Benn has returned an adverse drug test result, throwing Saturday’s fight with Eubank Jr into doubt

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Daily Mirror

Eddie Hearn video emerges showing promoter contradicting himself over drug tests

Hearn's fighter Conor Benn failed a VADA drug test back in August ahead of his fight with Chris Eubank Jr this weekend, but is defiant the fight will go on

Daily Mirror

Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn's 30-year inherited rivalry explained as match is banned

Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn were supposed to settle a long-running rivalry in a 12-round super-welterweight clash this week, but the match has now been prohibited

Daily Mirror

Conor Benn breaks silence after failing drug test before Chris Eubank Jr fight

Benn returned an adverse analytical finding to a drug test prior to the fight, but has since returned a negative test and his fight with Eubank Jr remains set for Saturday night

The Independent UK

Eddie Hearn accused of ‘slow-playing’ Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua talks

Bob Arum has taken aim at Hearn for his part in the stalled fight discussions

Daily Mirror

Eddie Hearn explains how Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn can still go ahead

Eubank Jr and Benn were scheduled to fight on Saturday night despite the younger fighter failing a drug test, but the British Boxing Board of Control have now banned the bout

The Independent UK

British Boxing Board of Control says Benn-Eubank Jr fight is ‘prohibited’

Promoters earlier claimed the fight would go ahead despite Benn returning an adverse finding for trace amounts of a fertility drug.

Daily Mirror

Chris Eubank Jr responds to Conor Benn failing drug test before fight

Benn failed a drug test in August but has since passed further drug tests with his fight against Eubank Jr set to go ahead this weekend

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