Conor Benn has moved nearer to a return to boxing after the impartial Nationwide Anti-Doping Panel (NADP) lifted his suspension for 2 failed medicine checks in 2022.
Benn was beneath a provisional suspension after failing two voluntary drug checks forward of a scheduled combat with Chris Eubank Jr in October 2022, with that bout cancelled after he examined optimistic for banned substance clomifene.
He had his licence eliminated by the British Boxing Board of Management [BBBoC] and though his provisional suspension was lifted by the NADP in July 2023, it was subsequently reinstated following a profitable attraction by the BBBoC and the UK Anti-Doping Company (UKAD).
The Nationwide Anti-Doping Panel reversed that call, saying it was “not comfortably satisfied” that UKAD had proved the 28-year-old had dedicated a doping offence, with Benn then issuing an announcement on social media to welcome the choice.
A UKAD spokesperson stated: “UKAD notes that skilled boxer Mr Conor Benn has made public feedback concerning the end result of proceedings earlier than the impartial Nationwide Anti-Doping Panel.
“UKAD can verify that it acquired the choice of the impartial Nationwide Anti-Doping Panel. The panel concluded that it was ‘not comfortably glad’ that UKAD had proved that Mr Benn had dedicated an Anti-Doping Rule Violation for the usage of clomifene.
“The provisional suspension previously in place has been lifted and the charge against him has been consequently dismissed.”
Sky Sports activities Information has requested the BBBoC for remark, with the governing physique but to substantiate whether or not it would reinstate Benn’s licence – required to permit him to combat in Britain once more.
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Benn invaded the ring after Eubank Jr’s spectacular victory over Kamil Szeremeta and vowed to cease him inside three rounds!
UKAD has the choice of interesting the choice once more beneath UK Anti-Doping Guidelines.
Benn relishing probability to return
Benn, now trying to return to the ring for the primary time since April 2022, stated in an announcement: “I am thankful that after an incredibly challenging two years the National Anti-Doping Panel has finally cleared me of any wrongdoing.
“This past 24 months has unquestionably been the toughest fight of my life. A rollercoaster period within which the WBC had already decided that I was innocent and the NADP decided in the first instance that there was no case to answer and I was free to fight.
“As somebody who’s so captivated with boxing and an advocate for clear sport, I hope now I’ve been cleared it may be understood why I’ve maintained my innocence so strongly all through.
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Eubank Jr challenged Benn to face him subsequent and the pair went face to face with soccer famous person Neymar stood between them
“As a man of God I bear no ill will toward UKAD or the British Boxing Board of Control, we have a shared ambition of a clean sport and I look forward to reconciling with the board and moving forward together.
“I wish to thank my followers which have stood by me, your help has by no means and can by no means go unnoticed, and naturally my family and friends, all of whom have displayed an unwavering perception in me. Solely with the energy of this help have I made it via.
“I would also like to thank Matchroom and Everlast as their steadfast support ensured that I could see the process through to a full conclusion. I have stayed disciplined and focused despite these challenges which is a testament to my desire to be great.
“I am relieved to lastly shut this chapter and am excited to be again within the ring and realise my final potential!!
“Who wants it next!?”
