CHRIS EUBANK JR taunted Conor Benn by posting a clip of his rival slamming drug cheats.
The highly-anticipated blockbuster between Eubank Jr and Benn was officially postponed on Thursday after Benn failed a drugs test.
News broke on Wednesday that his test returned an adverse finding of clomifene, a fertility drug that can boost testosterone levels in men.
The British Boxing Board of Control refused to sanction the fight.
Despite Eddie Hearn’s best efforts with an appeal, the Matchroom chief eventually accepted it could not go ahead.
And Eubank Jr wasted no time taking a dig at Benn on social media.
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He tweeted a video where Benn is interviewed on Sky Sports after Jarrell Miller missed his chance to fight Anthony Joshua in 2019.
Benn said: “I can’t believe it.
“Biggest night of your life, biggest fight of your career and you get tested positive for a banned substance – it baffles me.
“I’m not even at world level but my nutritionist has a go at me for taking Vitamin C tablets if they’ve not been tested.
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“The team he’s got around him should tell him to check all his substances.
“You’re earning a few good quid here – why put that to risk?”
Eubank Jr captioned the cheeky tweet: “I mean I really just don’t have any words at this point.”
The Brighton boxer also took to Twitter to apologise to fans after the O2 fight night was cancelled – and vowed to beat Benn if and when they do get in the ring.
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He wrote: “Conor got caught using an illegal substance so the fight is off. Can’t believe it.
“I really apologise to the fans and everyone that bought tickets, travelled and booked hotels, this should not of [sic] happened.
“He has escaped his schooling… for now.”
Eubank Jr – who called out Jake Paul to replace Benn – also revealed he had a random drugs test at his hotel room and proudly declared: “Ten years and never failed one #CleanAthlete.”
Benn, meanwhile, pleaded his innocence once again.
He wrote: “I am truly gutted that we were unable to make this fight happen on Saturday and I’m sorry to everyone who has been affected by the postponement.
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“I am still completely shocked and surprised by this and it has been a tough couple of days.
“My team and I will consider the next options including rescheduling the fight, but my immediate focus is on clearing my name because I am a clean athlete!”
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