in

Conor Benn’s brother Harley named on Floyd Mayweather vs Deji undercard just day after sibling’s bout collapses


HARLEY BENN is the latest edition on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather’s exhibition in Dubai.

Mayweather faces YouTuber Deji on November 13 at the Coca-Cola Arena on a Global Titans event.

Harley Benn pictured with brother Conor

Providing support on the undercard is Benn, son of British boxing legend Nigel, who will fight unbeaten Indian star Faizan Anwar.

The middleweight, 26, is 9-1 while Anwar, 21, is a 13-0 prospect.

Global Titans announced the bout and revealed anti-doping tests will be in place.

A statement said: “The Middle East Professional Boxing Commission has requested a full Anti Doping testing regime for this bout.”

READ MORE IN BOXING

That comes following the news of Benn’s brother Conor failing a pre-fight drug test ahead of his catchweight clash with Chris Eubank Jr.

Conor, 26, returned an adverse finding for the banned substance clomifene in a Voluntary Anti-Doping Association test.

The substance, usually used to treat infertility in women but can increase testosterone in men, is prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency.

It led to the British Boxing Board of Control refusing to license the bout set for Saturday, which was eventually called off by promoters.

Most read in Boxing

FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS

Conor, who did past the British Boxing Board of Control-governed UK Anti-Doping tests so will not be suspended, protested his innocence.

He said: “I am truly gutted we are unable to make this fight happen on Saturday and I am sorry to everybody who has been affected by this postponement.

“I am still shocked by this and shocked by this, and it has been a tough couple of days.

“My team and I will consider the next options including rescheduling the flight, but my immediate focus is on cleaning my name because I am a clean athlete!”

Eubank Jr, 32, who was ready to fight, slammed Conor in a series of posts.

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, travelled & booked hotels, this should not of happened.

“He has escaped his schooling… for now.”

Chris Eubank Jr slammed Conor Benn over his failed drug testCredit: PA


Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk


Tagcloud:

Rapinoe hails Lionesses support for NWSL players following ‘horrifying’ findings of report on abuse in US women’s game

Chelsea star N’Golo Kante always ignores team mates when they urge him to upgrade £10k Mini Cooper