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      Conor Benn’s fight with Chris Eubank Jr called off after failed drugs test as Eddie Hearn releases statement

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR’S clash with Conor Benn has been called off by British Boxing Board of Control.The two stars, whose fathers had two wars in the 1990s, were due to continue the family feud in a 157lb catchweight clash on Saturday.
      Conor Benn returned an adverse finding for the banned substance clomifeneCredit: Reuters
      Eddie Hearn says the Destroyer’s fight with Chris Eubank Jr’s fight is offCredit: Getty
      But the sold out O2 and pay-per-view fight bout was dramatically cancelled just days before the bell was due to sound.
      The British Boxing Board of Control has stepped in and ruled the scrap is ‘Prohibited” despite BOTH fighters wanting to continue with the bout.
      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.”
      It emerged earlier that Benn, 25, had returned an adverse finding in his pre-fight drug test.
      Benn was told he had returned an adverse finding for the banned substance clomifene.
      The substance, which is usually used to treat infertility in women but can increase testosterone in men, is prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency.
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      However, Matchroom promoter Hearn released a statement confirming that the fight would still take place.
      He released a statement which read: “We have been made aware that a random anti-doping test for Conor Benn conducted by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association returned an adverse analytical finding for trace amounts of a fertility drug.
      “The B sample has yet to be tested, meaning that no rule violation has been confirmed.
      “Indeed, Mr Benn has not been charged with any rule violation, he is not suspended, and he remains free to fight.
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      “Mr. Benn has since passed a doping control test conducted by the UK Anti-Doping Agency, the anti-doping authority to which the British Board of Boxing Control has delegated its doping control testing for the bout.
      “Mr Benn has passed all doping control tests conducted by UKAD.
      “Both fighters have taken medical and legal advice, are aware of all relevant information, and wish to proceed with the bout this Saturday.”
      Eubank Jr’s promoter Kalle Sauerland told TalkSPORT: “There has been a trace finding of a female fertility drug in a VADA test, which is seaware from the UKAD scheme.
      “At the end of August and the start of September, when this test was done and it was relayed to us when the result came back.
      “The board follows UKAD rules and the UKAD tests were negative.
      “We took medical advice and although it is not a PED it can raise testosterone levels.
      “We discussed this with Chris and he was happy to continue and he spoke to Benn directly. They had a personal discussion and it’s a personal matter for Benn.”
      Sauerland added: “I can confirm we and Chris want the bout to happen.
      Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn had two wars in the 1990sCredit: Getty

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      “There was a trace finding, the key is the UKAD findings and medical advice. The medical advice is the be-all-and-end-all.
      “The instant reaction is FIGHT OFF but then you look into what it is.
      “You have to look at the scenario around it and the fact the other tests were not positive.”
      However, the BBBoC took events out of their hands by banning the fight.
      Eubank Jr, 32, was preparing to fight at a career-lowest weight, following stints at 160lb at middleweight and even 168lb.
      Benn was also preparing to fight 10lb above any of his 21 prior wins in the ring.
      WHAT IS CLOMIFENE?Clomifene is a banned substance which is known to increase testosterone levels in men.
      It is usually prescribed to women to help with pregnancy if they are not ovulating properly.
      The anti-oestrogen medication comes in pill form and is also known as Clomid and Clomiphene.
      Studies have previously shown that when used in men, low doses can elevate serum testosterone levels.
      It works by stimulating the body’s own production of testosterone and is known to provide similar results to injection or pellet testosterone therapy.
      It can, and has, been misused by athletes in the past as it boosts performance and can counter the side effects of anabolic steroid use.
      Taking clomifene boosts androgen levels indirectly – these are the male hormones that play a big role in muscle mass and strength.
      What are the side effects?
      Most medications can cause side effects with one in 10 people experiencing feeling flushed, sick and experiencing headaches.
      Other symptoms include breast discomfort, weight gain and abdominal or pelvic pain.

      Hearn has now launched an appeal against the decision, and said:
      “Technically Conor is not suspended so he is clear to fight but the board won’t sanction it.
      “They can’t suspend him because he has passed all his UKAD tests, they cannot suspend Conor Benn so he should be free to fight on Saturday.
      “There will be no hearing as the board does not recognise VADA so can we reschedule for three or four weeks?
      “We need to get in a room and be sensible and see what the situation is.”
      He added: “ith all the controversy around the catchweight and the comments around it, I think it has influenced their decision.
      “They will not suspend him so he should be able to fight. An injunction is something that could be done. 
      “Our advice has been that we would be successful with one but it’s not something we want to do.
      “We could go with another board or commission but I respect the BBBofC.
      “We just need to know if Conor is clear to fight or not. and they don’t seem to know the answer.” More

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      What is the banned substance clomifene that Conor Benn tested positive for?

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      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.
      Conor Benn tested positive for a banned substance named clomifeneCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn are set to square up this weekendCredit: Reuters
      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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      Conor Benn fails drugs test just days before Chris Eubank Jr fight plunging Battle of Britain into doubt

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      CONOR BENN has failed a drug test ahead of his fight with Chris Eubank Jr, throwing it into doubt. The born rivals are set to meet in a 157lb catchweight clash on Saturday, sensationally almost 30 years after their dads’ famous rematch.
      Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn’s fight for the ages faces cancellationCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      But the sold out O2 and pay-per-view fight bout has dramatically been thrown into doubt just over 48 hours before the first bell was due to sound.
      It comes after SunSport understands Benn has returned an adverse finding in his pre-fight drug test.
      It could be another bitter blow for fans, following the collapse of talks for Tyson Fury to fight Anthony Joshua in December.
      Eubank Jr, 32, was preparing to fight at a career-lowest weight, following stints at 160lb at middleweight and even 168lb.
      And anticipation was building on whether he would make the contracted limit, following posts dining out on fast food and puddings.
      Benn, 25, was also preparing to fight 10lb above any of his 21 prior wins in the ring.
      But the fight, which captured both the boxing and wider publics attention, could be axed before the two even step on the scales.
      However, the bout still could go ahead, like was the case with Dillian Whyte in 2019.
      Whyte also returned an adverse finding before beating Oscar Rivas, testing for
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      Anthony Joshua’s net worth rises by £20m to £106m as boxing star enjoys gains outside ring despite losing world titles

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA saw his fortune soar to £106million after making almost £20.2m in just 12 months.Figures for his company Sparta Promotions Limited show he earned £14.6m from his first fight with Oleksandr Usyk, which he lost in September last year.
      Anthony Joshua has seen his fortune riseCredit: Getty
      AJ rides a jet ski in BarbadosCredit: Mega
      The bout at Tottenham Hotspur’s North London stadium was the only one he fought during the period covered by the accounts which run from March 1, 2021 to the end of February this year.
      The 32-year-old also made a further £5.6m from sponsorship deals in the UK and around the world in the same period.
      The fighter celebrated with a monster dividend payday of £4,507,500 compared to the £3,166,136 he paid himself last year.
      After taking off the dividend, a whopping £3.8m tax bill and other costs, Sparta Promotions was left with a profit for 2022 of £13m which boosted company coffers to £106m.
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      The figures do not include his rematch with 35-year-old Ukranian Uysk, which took place in August in Saudi Arabia and which he also lost.
      His take from that encounter will be covered in next year’s figures with predictions saying each fighter was paid around £30m.
      Anthony Joshua’s much anticipated fight with Tyson Fury appears to now be OFF after Eddie Hearn revealed that talks had broken down.
      Last week Fury pulled out after Joshua’s team failed to agree a contract in time to meet the Gypsy King’s self imposed deadline.
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      In an Instagram post, Fury said: “Well guys, it’s official. D-day has come and gone. It’s gone past five o’clock, Monday. No contract has been signed. It’s officially over for Joshua. He is now out in the cold with the wolfpack. Forget about it.”
      Prior to that Joshua was adamant the fight would go ahead but wanted to get the contract ironed out.
      He posted an Instagram Live video saying: “It ain’t in my hands – it’s with a legal team. That’s why you hire lawyers.
      “You know the history of boxing – make sure you get your legal terms right. That’s why you get good management and good lawyers.
      “So of course I’m going to sign the contract – it’s just with some lawyers at the minute.”
      Joshua, 32, has an endorsement deal with Hugo BossCredit: The Mega Agency More

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      I survived an assassination attempt after being shot, I’m not afraid of Tyson Fury and will KO him, says Mahmoud Charr

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      MIRACLEMAN Mahmoud Charr refuses to be intimidated by Tyson Fury – having overcome far more devastating fights in his life. The Germany-based, Lebanon-born Syrian is in talks to face Fury in December, after negotiations with Anthony Joshua broke down.
      Mahmoud Charr still bares the scars of his assassination attemptCredit: Instagram
      Mahmoud Charr was shot four times in 2015Credit: Instagram
      Charr at one point was considered the forgotten man of the heavyweight division, despite remarkably escaping death.
      The 37-year-old survived an assassination attempt in 2015 and amazingly returned to the ring nine months later.
      So he finds it fitting comeback king Fury – who beat depression to win back the world title – wants to fight him.
      Charr told SunSport: “Fury, the Gypsy King, and me, the Arab King, have one thing in common: we both never give up.
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      “Fury had severe depression, wanted to take his own life. My life was almost taken. I survived a shot in the stomach.
      “I decided to have two hip operations in one evening. After that, I became a world champion.
      “Fury and I are ambassadors for never giving up, believing in yourself and fighting for your dreams. A person without a dream has no life.”
      Even before Charr was shot four times in the stomach, he had to overcome hardship, fleeing from civil war that claimed his father’s life.

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      The boxer spent time in prison in his teenage years, before turning his life around with a career in the ring.
      Charr said: “I survived a bullet in the Libyan civil war when I was four years old. I lost my father in that war.
      “In Germany, I spent a total of three or four years in prison. I had a very hard life, had no money.
      “I was always on the street, having to struggle, fight my way through life.
      “Finally, it was martial arts that taught me discipline and made me a better person.
      “Yes, I have experienced a lot. The abdominal shot I mentioned, the bilateral hip surgery.
      “I am probably the only professional athlete who is still active with two artificial hip joints and plays so far above.”
      Youssef Hassan was given five years in prison for shooting Mahmoud CharrCredit: Alamy
      Mahmoud Charr returned to boxing after surviving the shootingCredit: Instagram
      Charr was 28–4 when his life was almost taken from him, following a cowardly assault from a Facebook troll.
      The attacker had been provoking the fighter online, posing videos of his losses on social media.
      But when Charr offered to face the man behind the screen in person, he was subject to a drive-by shooting in a kebab shop in Essen.
      He miraculously survived and lived to see his shooter, Youssef Hassan, sentenced to five years in prison.
      Charr had two tune-ups fights afterwards but later needed a double replacement, undergoing surgery in 2017 at the age of just 32.
      The same year, he went on to win the WBA’s secondary world title and has won his last five bouts.
      Charr’s biggest fight to date was a 2012 loss to Vitali Klitschko, but challenging for Fury’s WBC crown would top that.
      And despite the British star’s unbeaten record and fine winning-form, Charr remains unnerved, after conquering much more outside the ring.
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      He said: “I am not afraid of anyone.
      “Fear is a feeling and feelings can be controlled. Fear exists only in your mind.
      “Everyone who knows me knows that I would even fight a T-Rex. I will knock out Tyson Fury in four rounds.”
      Tyson Fury turned to Mahmoud Charr as talks with Anthony Joshua collapsedCredit: Jamie McPhilimey
      Mahmoud Charr has won his last five fightsCredit: Instagram
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      Tyson Fury rival Mahmoud Charr slams ‘small b****’ Eddie Hearn and calls out Anthony Joshua with crude nickname

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      MAHMOUD CHARR hit out at Anthony Joshua and Eddie Hearn as he continues talks to fight Tyson Fury. Talks between Fury and Joshua’s side for a December 3 Battle of Britain officially collapsed this week.
      Mahmoud Charr hit out at Anthony Joshua and Eddie Hearn
      Promoter Eddie Hearn pictured with Anthony JoshuaCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      And promoter Hearn slammed the decision to have Charr in place as an alternative opponent.
      But the Lebanese-born German-based heavyweight has hit back, aiming a dig at ex-world champion Tony Bellew, 39, too.
      Charr, 37, said on Instagram: “Eddie Hearn, don’t stick your nose where it doesn’t belong. 
      “Go out from our business. You got your chance from p******* [Anthony Joshua] to fight the king, the Gypsy King.
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      “You had over 20 days. You not signed. Now you want to tell Frank Warren or Tyson Fury who they have to fight.
      “If that’s not enough, you bring your dogs, Tony what’s his name? Tony Bellew. Who is this motherf***er? I don’t know him.
      “Listen, guy. Go out from the business; you are nothing. You have no world champion now. Joshua is broken mentally.
      “After I beat Fury, I will take care of p*******. I promise. You are nothing, Eddie Hearn. You are small b***ch.”
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      Fury, 34, is in training for his return fight, expected to still be at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.
      Meanwhile Joshua, 32, could be back by December 17 although the only available venue is the Wembley Arena, which has a max capacity of 12,500.
      AJ was recently beaten on points by Oleksandr Usyk, 35, the second time in the space of 11 months.
      And Fury knocked out Dillian Whyte, 34, in April when he announced his retirement only to backtrack soon after.
      Tyson Fury is in talks to fight Mahmoud CharrCredit: Getty More

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      Anthony Joshua to fight on December 17 at Wembley Arena against ‘a quality opponent’ after Tyson Fury fight collapse

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA will face a “a quality opponent” on December 17 at Wembley Arena after his fight with Tyson Fury collapsed.AJ’s Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn officially declared that the star’s proposed Battle of Britain on December 3 with the WBC champ was OFF after a breakdown in negotiations.
      Eddie Hearn (left) says Anthony Joshua (right) is looking to fight at Wembley Arena on December 17Credit: PA
      AJ’s talks for a fight with Tyson Fury (above) have collapsedCredit: Getty
      Fury initially wanted to unify the belts against Oleksandr Usyk, 35, who twice beat Joshua, but the Ukrainian hero ruled himself out until next year in order to rest and recover having returned home to his loved ones for the first time.
      That led to the Gypsy King surprisingly calling out AJ and offering him a 60/40 financial split in his favour.
      Contracts were being exchanged by promoters, all while the Fury grew increasingly frustrated.
      He originally set a deadline on 5pm on Monday, September 26 but then extended it by a couple of days.
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      Hearn claimed he returned a final revised contract last week but had not heard from Frank Warren’s son George and has now declared the fight dead but remains open to reviving talks.
      However, although he did not reveal who the two-time heavyweight champion’s opponent would be, Hearn has now revealed that AJ plans to be back in action against a top 20 contender before Christmas.
      His revelation came while discussing the Fury issues with iFL TV, where he said: “Ultimately, the fight couldn’t get made now. Can it get made? Yes, 100 percent.
      “We were told categorically by Mr. Fury that the fight was dead, and there was no way he was taking the fight.
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      “From AJ’s point of view, I don’t think he wants to engage with him, and we were told that twice. One was the final, final time.
      “We’ll look at dates and venues. December 17th is a date that we like.
      “The venue option isn’t great for December 17th. Wembley Arena is a great arena, but in terms of size, I think it holds 10,000, 11,000. But AK wants to get out. He’s been training hard.
      “December 3rd was never an ideal date, and someone started playing that back to me like me saying that last night. ‘Look, see, it was never an ideal date.’ I’ve said that a million times.
      “We wanted December 17th. They [Team Fury] told us, ‘no. The only way you’re going to get the fight is December 3rd,’ and AJ said, ‘I’m willing to fight on that date.’
      “It gives him a little more time because he’s still coming off a defeat over 12 rounds against the pound-for-pound #1 [Usyk]. So, he’ll continue, and we’ll keep playing.”
      Fighting at an arena is something of a step down for AJ who has become accustomed to fighting in stadiums when fighting on British soil.
      Hearn added: “He [Joshua] accepted it was done with last Monday when Tyson Fury came out publicly and abused him and said, ‘The fights off.’ Then when he did it again on Thursday and said, ‘The fights off, get to the back of the queue with all the others, you big dosser.’
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      “How many times have you got to say it before the other bloke to say, ‘Do you know what? Leave it.’
      “But then it’s like, they never came calling back after he said that. No, he didn’t. It’s alright because, as John said, we cost AJ £110m.” More

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      ‘I know that’s crazy’ – Deontay Wilder says Anthony Joshua would BEAT Tyson Fury as all-Brit December fight axed

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      DEONTAY WILDER says Anthony Joshua would have BEATEN WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.AJ, 32, was in talks with Fury over an all-British clash for December.
      Wilder says Joshua can beat his former rival FuryCredit: Getty
      Joshua needs to sort some things ‘mentally’ and then he can beat Fury, says WilderCredit: Getty
      However, a deal could not be agreed and matchroom chief Eddie Hearn announced that the dream match-up was OFF.
      Hearn insists the matter is “still open for discussions” but suggested the fight is “off” as it stands.
      Should a fight between the two Brits ever take place, former WBC champ Wilder, who fought Fury in a trilogy, has backed Joshua to come out on top.
      Wilder says Joshua needs to change some things “mentally” and he could “redeem himself more than ever” following back-to-back title losses to Oleksandr Usyk.
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      The American said to Dan Rafael’s Fight Freaks Unite: “I can see Anthony Joshua beating Tyson Fury.
      “I know that’s crazy – some people would think so.
      “But I could really see Joshua winning that fight.
      “I think if he changes certain things mentally, he could come back and redeem himself more than ever.”
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      Wilder is set to make a return to the boxing ring this month against Robert Helenius.
      The 42-2-1 hard hitter hasn’t fought in a year since his trilogy loss to Fury in Las Vegas.
      He has ambitions of fighting the top three heavyweights before retiring.
      Wilder wants to take on Fury in a fourth fight – despite losing twice and drawing once already.
      And he would like a slice of AJ as well as WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO champ Usyk.
      Wilder claimed a fourth fight with Fury is ‘”inevitable” and a showdown with Joshua “will get done when it’s time”.
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      A meeting with Usyk has already being called for by the Ukrainian.
      Once his return is complete, Wilder will then retire to focus on making music. More