CHRIS EUBANK JR was forced to take a drugs test just hours after his fight with Conor Benn was POSTPONED due to his rival’s failed doping sample.
Saturday’s showdown was postponed after Benn failed a drugs test, with traces of clomifene were discovered in his system.
Clomifene is commonly used as medication to treat infertility in women who do not ovulate, but it can also increase testosterone levels in men, which is why it is banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency.
As a result, the British Boxing Board of Control pulled the plug and refused to sanction the bout.
Benn has insisted he is a “clean athlete” despite the failed drugs test.
Now rival Eubank Jr has also been subject to further testing, even after the fight was canned.
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The 33-year-old was greeted by a random drugs test at his hotel room on the day the O2 scrap was postponed.
He said on Twitter: “Just got back to my hotel room to be greeted by another random drugs test… which as always I’m happy to take.
“10 years & never failed one #CleanAthlete.”
A picture of samples being collected accompanied the tweet.
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Eubank Jr has also apologised to his fans who had bought tickets and spent money to travel to the event.
He tweeted: “Conor got caught using an illegal substance so the fight is off. Can’t believe it.
“I really apologise to the fans & everyone that bought tickets, traveled & booked hotels, this should not of happened.
“He has escaped his schooling… for now.”
Matchroom issued the following statement: “After discussions with various parties, we have taken the decision to formally postpone the bout between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn.
“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.
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“As promoters, we take our obligations and duties very seriously, and a full investigation will now need to take place.
“We will be making no further comment at this time and news for ticket holder refunds will follow.”
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