CONOR BENN and Chris Eubank Jr were all set to square off in their highly-anticipated boxing clash THIS WEEKEND – but it has now been controversially called OFF
It had emerged earlier that Benn returned a failed drugs test for the banned substance clomifene.
And now, BBBoC have confirmed that the huge O2 clash has been called OFF as a result.
But what is clomifene and what are the effects of the banned drug?
What is clomifene?
Clomifene is a drug that is prescribed to women who are struggling with infertility.
The anti-oestrogen medication comes in a pill form and is also known as clomiphene, and the brand name Clomid.
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Clomiphene is in a class of medications called ovulatory stimulants and it works similarly to oestrogen – the female sex hormone.
The drug helps stimulate the ovaries to release an egg, and is used to help women conceive.
But studies have shown when it’s used by men, low doses can elevate serum testosterone levels.
Why is clomifene a banned substance?
Taking clomifene boosts androgen levels indirectly – male hormones that play a big role in muscle mass and strength.
It works by stimulating the body’s own production of testosterone and is known to provide similar results to injection or pellet testosterone.
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Clomofine has been misused by athletes in the past and can counter the side effects of anabolic steroid use.
What have BBBCoC said?
A BBBoC statement read: “On the evening of 4th October 2022, the Board of the British Boxing Board of Control Limited resolved that the contest between Chris Eubank Jnr. and Conor Benn scheduled to take place on 8th October 2022 is prohibited as it is not in the interests of Boxing.”
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Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
