EDDIE Hearn has lashed out at British Boxing chiefs and vowed to take legal action after Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr was officially postponed.
The fight was set to take place at the O2 Arena on Saturday night before it emerged Benn had failed a drug test.
His promoter Hearn made desperate attempts to keep the fight alive before admitting defeat this afternoon.
But the Matchroom boss has attacked the British Boxing Board and claimed their decision to scrap the bout was “procedurally flawed”.
In a punchy statement this afternoon, Hearn said: “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.
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“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.”
His statement follows a day of twists and turns as fight fans were left unsure whether the fight would go ahead.
It appeared dead and buried yesterday when the British Boxing Board of Control “prohibited” the fight after Benn failed a drug test.
The Brit tested positive for clomifene, which is a banned substance and can increase testosterone levels in men.
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But Hearn claimed he would fight the decision yesterday despite the ruling.
But he had to concede defeat today and the fight was confirmed as being off.
A furious Chris Eubank tweeted earlier: “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.”
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
