Conor Benn Suspended Again As UKAD And BBBofC Issues New Statements (1 Viewer)

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Conor Benn's hopes of making a comeback to the boxing ring have suffered a major setback with the announcement of his provisional suspension once again.

Since October 2022, Benn has been embroiled in a legal battle with both UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) and the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) following adverse findings in a drug test before his scheduled fight with Chris Eubank Jr.

Despite maintaining his innocence throughout, there seemed to be progress when the independent National Anti-Doping Panel lifted his suspension, allowing him to compete in two fights in the USA over the past six months.

However, Benn's return to the ring has been halted once more as UKAD and BBBofC successfully appealed against the previous ruling, as explained in a recent statement by UKAD.

“UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) can today confirm that as of 7 May 2024, Mr Benn is once again subject to a Provisional Suspension in accordance with the UK Anti-Doping Rules.
“Whilst provisionally suspended Mr Benn is prohibited from participating in any capacity (or assisting another Athlete in any capacity) in a Competition, Event or activity that is organised, convened, authorised or recognised by the British Boxing Board of Control or any other World Anti-Doping Code-compliant sport.

“UKAD and the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBoC) were successful in their respective appeals of a decision handed down by a tribunal of the independent National Anti-Doping Panel in July 2023. Mr Benn’s Provisional Suspension was reimposed by the appeal tribunal following the successful appeals.

“Mr Benn’s case remains before the independent National Anti-Doping Panel and the case will now progress in accordance with the UK Anti-Doping Rules. UKAD is not able to make any further public disclosures at this time.”

The BBBofC also issued a statement echoing UKAD's decision.

The British Boxing Board of Control Limited (“BBBoC”) refers to a statement published today, 10 May 2024, by UK Anti-Doping (“UKAD”).

“As UKAD have stated, the BBBoC can confirm that Conor Benn is subject to a Provisional Suspension prohibiting him from participating in any capacity (or assisting another Athlete in any capacity) in a Competition, Event or activity that is organised, convened, authorised or recognised by the BBBoC or any other World Anti-Doping Code-compliant sport.

UKAD and the BBBoC were successful in their respective appeals of a decision handed down by a tribunal of the independent National Anti-Doping Panel in July 2023, and Mr Benn’s Provisional Suspension was reimposed by the appeal tribunal following those successful appeals.