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      Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr LIVE UPDATES: Hearn vows fight ON after drugs test, Benn AND Eubank Jr break silences

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      CONOR BENN’s fight with Chris Eubank Jr has been ‘PROHIBITED’ by the British Boxing Board of Control – but there are still developments incoming tonight.Benn’s promoter Eddie Hearn says he is challenging this decision plus both Benn and Eubank Jr have broken their silences and both say they want the fight to go ahead.
      Both fighters still went out for their public work-outs today. We’ll be bringing you all of the latest updates as they unfold here.

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      Frank Warren speaks
      Rival promoter Frank Warren has spoken about the Benn vs Eubank Jr fight latest.

      Eubank Jr continues
      Chris Eubank Jr spoke about the drugs testing requirements: “I have an app on my phone where I have to designate where I’m going to be every single day and I’ve been on that app for my entire career and I will be on it for the rest of my career.
      “They can come and test me for blood and urine unannounced whenever they see fit and I’ve never failed a test. I’ve even been tested on holiday.
      “I don’t condone failed tests.”
      Eubank Jr on the pads
      After Conor Benn’s public work-out, Chris Eubank Jr then took to the ring afterwards all as scheduled.
      Eubank Jr said: “It’s a shame, but the promoters, the board, they’re going to sort it out. I’m ready, I’m clean, I’m 60%…
      “Of course there’s concerns, but I’ve cut the weight, I’m ready to go.”

      What Conor Benn said
      Conor Benn broke his silence before the public work-outs today, which went ahead as planned.
      Benn said: “I’ve not committed any violations, I’ve not been suspended, so as far as I’m concerned the fight’s still going ahead.
      “I’ve spoken to Chris Eubank Jr personally and we both want to go ahead.”
      Eubank Jr latest
      Chris Eubank Jr said at his public work-out today that he still wants the fight to go ahead on Saturday night.
      Eubank Jr said: “It’s a shame, but the promoters, the board, they’re going to sort it out. I’m ready, I’m clean, I’m 60%…
      “Of course there’s concerns, but I’ve cut the weight, I’m ready to go.”
      Eubank Jr denies Benn phone call
      Chris Eubank Jr has denied Conor Benn’s claim that the pair spoke on the phone after the revelation of Benn’s positive drugs test.
      Eubank Jr said: “There was no phone call. We haven’t spoken since this was announced.”
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      Eubank Jr said on the drugs testing requirements: “I have an app on my phone where I have to designate where I’m going to be every single day and I’ve been on that app for my entire career and I will be on it for the rest of my career.
      “They can come and test me for blood and urine unannounced whenever they see fit and I’ve never failed a test. I’ve even been tested on holiday.
      “I don’t condone failed tests.”
      Eubank Jr on the pads
      Chris Eubank Jr is on the pads during his public work-out right now.
      He says he still wants this fight to go ahead.

      Eubank Jr public work-out
      Eubank Jr says the board and promoters are “going to sort it out” and he’s “ready to go”.

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      Eubank Jr is HERE at his public work-out as scheduled.
      And he says he is ready and still wants the fight on.
      Even got his 60% Baby T-shirt on.

      Jake Paul makes Eubank Jr offer
      Jake Paul has offered Chris Eubank Jr some ringside seats for his boxing return and a potential fight themselves one day.
      Paul has offered some front row seats for his Anderson Silva fight on October 29…

      Chris Eubank Jr breaks silence
      Chris Eubank Jr has now arrived for his public workout and broken his silence too.
      Eubank Jr said: “It’s a shame, but the promoters, the board, they’re going to sort it out. I’m ready, I’m clean, I’m 60%… Of course there’s concerns, but I’ve cut the weight, I’m ready to go.”
      This is developing at pace.
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      Conor Benn’s public workout went ahead as scheduled as they fight to keep the bout on.
      Promoter Eddie Hearn is currently challenging the decision from the British Boxing Board of Control to “prohibit” the bout after a previous “adverse” drugs test from Benn.

      Benn at his public work-out
      Conor Benn pictured at his public work-out this afternoon.
      He broke his silence before it and declared he is a “clean athlete” and both he and Eubank Jr still want the fight to go ahead.
      Credit: Reuters
      BBC not showing doc tonight
      BBC will NOT now be airing a documentary on Eubank vs Benn, which was set to go out at 10.40pm.

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      Benn said at his public work-out just now: “We’ve both taken medical and legal advice, and as I said, we want the fight to happen for the fans.
      “I’ve signed up to every voluntary anti-doping testing there is under the sun.
      “Throughout my whole career I’ve been tested. All my UK tests have come back negative throughout my whole career, I’ve never had any issues before.
      “Even in the lead-up to this fight, my tests have come up negative, you know, so my team will find out as to why there’s been an initial adverse finding in my test.”
      Credit: Reuters
      Benn latest
      So there it is. Conor Benn has just been speaking at his public work-out and says that he has spoken to Chris Eubank Jr and they both want the fight to go ahead.
      Eubank Jr will be out for his public weigh-in shortly too. This is rumbling at pace.
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Conor Benn speaks
      Benn has BROKEN SILENCE as he arrived at his public work-out.
      Benn said: “I’ve not committed any violations, I’ve not been suspended, so as far as I’m concerned the fight’s still going ahead. I’ve spoken to Chris Eubank Jr personally and we both want to go ahead.”
      British Boxing board of Control statement
      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.”
      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.
      Clomofine has been misused by athletes in the past and can counter the side effects of anabolic steroid use.
      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.
      Clomiphene is in a class of medications called ovulatory stimulants and it works similarly to oestrogen.
      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.
      Credit: Reuters
      What has Eddie Hearn said?
      Hearn during today’s public work-out: “We’ve just seen the British Boxing Board of Control’s statement, which is pretty straight forward.
      “It’s with the lawyers going backwards and forwards right now. Both guys signed up to a multitude of testing for this fight.
      “The UKAD testing, which is obviously the testing agency that the British Boxing Board of Control use and are governed by are all clear and negative.
      “There was an adverse finding on a VADA test previously. So there’s not been an official doping violation there’s a process that has to be gone through.”
      Eubank Jr vs Benn latest
      Conor Benn’s fight with Chris Eubank Jr has now been officially ‘prohibited’ by the British Boxing Board of Control after a failed drug test.
      But promoter Eddie Hearn vowed to contest the decision with ongoing legal talks following Benn’s failed drug test.
      Saturday’s fight for the ages has been scrapped by the board after Benn was found to have traces of a female fertility drug in his system.
      The BBBoC stepped in and declared the scrap is prohibited under their sanctioning, 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.”
      Just a day before the weigh in, it emerged Benn had failed a pre-fight drug test.
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      Anthony Joshua earns HUGE payday – despite only fighting once last year

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      FORMER boxing champ Anthony Joshua’s fortune hit £130million last year.The heavyweight star banked another £12million despite losing his three world titles.
      The heavyweight star bankrolled another £12million last year even though he had only one fight
      Equity in his business Sparta Promotions rose £8.5million to £106,448,948 in the year to February even though AJ, 32, had only one fight.
      Assets in sponsorship company 258 Marketing Limited also climbed to £23,130,494, up £3.8million.
      In September last year Joshua lost on points to Oleksandr Usyk at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
      His rematch loss to the Ukrainian in Saudi Arabia in August is not covered by the accounts.
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      A potential £100million bout with Tyson Fury in December is off.
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      Deontay Wilder shows off stunning body transformation as Bronze Bomber set for ring return after Tyson Fury trilogy KO

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      DEONTAY WILDER is heading into his October 15 fight with Robert Helenius having undergone a stunning body transformation.The American, 36, is making his return to the ring after losing his WBC heavyweight title trilogy with Tyson Fury last October.
      Wilder is coming in leaner for his fight with HeleniusCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The American expects to come in around the 220s for his October fightCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Wilder says he felt ‘sluggish’ against Fury last yearCredit: Getty
      Wilder weighed in at 238lbs for his final fight with FuryCredit: Getty
      And he’s coming into the Barclays Center clash leaner, having shedded weight during his time away from boxing.
      Wilder weighed in at 238lbs for his last fight against Fury.
      But the Alabama-born hard hitter says he’ll come in at somewhere in the 220s for Helenius.
      Wilder said during his virtual press conference: “Somewhere in the 220s, somewhere around there.
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      “The weight isn’t what we’re going to worry about in this fight or in fights in the future.
      “We gained a lot of weight for the last fight for others’ expectations to see my body a certain way.
      “I was interested in seeing my body frame at a certain weight as well.
      “At this moment in time, I’m going back to what I’m used to and most comfortable to me and what’s comfortable to my body frame, and that’s going to be around the 220s or maybe under.”
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      Wilder says he felt “a little heavy” against Fury.
      He added: “Yeah, I felt a little sluggish, a little heavy.
      “You have to understand that I’ve never been 240 ever in my life before, but it was an experiment that I wanted to try.
      “We did what we had to do to get the weight put on there, and that’s an experience in the history books for me.
      “The only way to become wise is to apply knowledge to life, and we gained a lot of knowledge from that, and now we know what to do moving forward.”
      Should Wilder get past Helenius, 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

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      Jake Paul shares photos from gruelling training camp and promises world will see ‘new fighter’ vs Anderson Silva

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      JAKE PAUL has promised the world will see a “new fighter” when he faces off against UFC legend Anderson Silva. YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul is due to fight Silva on October 29 in Arizona, US.
      Jake Paul shared some pics of his brutal training regimeCredit: Instagram @jakepaul
      The 25-year-old has a 100 per cent record with five wins from five so farCredit: Instagram @jakepaul
      Paul is training for the toughest fight of his pro careerCredit: Instagram @jakepaul
      Paul was due to fight in July before it was cancelled at the last minuteCredit: Instagram @jakepaul
      And as he gears up for the bout, the 25-year-old shared pictures of his gruelling training camp from Dorado, Puerto Rico.
      The pictures were accompanied by the caption: “Locked in. Camps been fun.
      “You will see a new fighter in the ring October 29th.”
      Paul previously declared he would “exterminate” the MMA icon, who will be the most accomplished boxer he has faced in pro boxing so far.
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      Silva beat former middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in June of 2021 before knocking out ex-UFC champ Tito Ortiz in September.
      It means he has a 3-1 record in pro boxing to pair with his remarkable MMA record.
      And Paul has nothing but respect for his opponent, who he idolised when he was younger.
      One of Paul’s tweets from 2012 resurfaced recently, with him tweeting the Brazilian: “do u remember coming to Ohio at Quaker steak and lube?
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      “I got your autograph haha ur the man I’ll never forget that stuff !!”
      The fight will be Paul’s sixth pro bout after his scheduled fight against Hasim Rahman Jr was cancelled at the 11th hour due to Rahman weighing in too heavy.
      Paul alongside Anderson Silva, middle, and brother Logan Paul, rightCredit: AP
      Paul also shared some images of him outside of the ring relaxingCredit: Instagram @jakepaul
      Paul has been rather tempered ahead of the fight against one of idolsCredit: Instagram @jakepaul More

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      BBC AXE Chris Eubank Jr v Conor Benn ‘Born Rivals’ documentary and replace it with Victoria and Abdul with fight off

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      THE BBC have confirmed their “Born Rivals” show previewing the fight between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn will NOT be aired tonight.It comes after the clash, which was due to take place on Saturday, was plunged into doubt after Benn failed a drugs test.
      Benn, right, has failed a drug test just days out from the Eubank Jr fightCredit: Getty
      Period drama Victoria and Abdul will replace the “Born Rivals” showCredit: © 2017 Focus Features LLC. All
      The build-up show was due to detail the two fights their fathers, Chris Sr and Nigel, had more than 30 years ago, before throwing forward to their sons’ bout this weekend.
      Now though, the BBC have replaced the programme – which was due to air at 10.40pm this evening – with period drama Victoria and Abdul.
      It is not yet known whether the fight will go ahead at The 02 on Saturday night.
      The British Boxing Board of Control confirmed on Wednesday that they are “prohibiting” it from taking place.
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      However, Eubank Jr has insisted he still wants it to happen despite reservations over the failed test.
      A VADA test found an adverse finding in one of Benn’s results, with traces of the fertility drug clomifene discovered.
      But, while Eubank Jr denied Benn’s claim the pair had spoken on the phone to straighten out the issue, he remains keen to face his British rival.
      He said: “I am staying out of the politics, I dont know whats going on. I have heard the news, all I can do is be a professional and be ready to fight.
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      “I am ready, and as news unfolds we will deal with it as it goes on.
      “I am prepared, I have done my job. It is now in the hands of promoters and governing bodies to make this fight happen. All I can do is be ready.
      “Of course there are concerns [about the failed test]. I can’t really say too much. I am ready, I am a clean fighter, I have cut the weight, I am ready to go.”
      Meanwhile, Benn has protested his innocence just hours after news of his failed test emerged.
      He told DAZN: “I’ve not committed any violations. I’ve not been suspended. So as far as I’m concerned the fight’s still going ahead.
      “I’ve spoken to Chris [Eubank Jr] personally and we both want the fight to go ahead.
      “We’ve both taken medical and legal advice, and as I said, we want the fight to happen for the fans.
      “I’ve signed up to every voluntary anti-doping testing there is under the sun.
      “Throughout my whole career I’ve been tested. All my UK tests have come back negative throughout my whole career, I’ve never had any issues before.
      “Even in the lead-up to this fight, my tests have come up negative, you know, so my team will find out as to why there’s been an initial adverse finding in my test.
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      “But as I said, as far as I’m concerned the fight is still going ahead, I’m a clean athlete and we’ll get to the bottom of this.
      “I just want to thank everyone for their continued support and I’ll see you on Saturday.” More

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      Eubank Jr says there was NO phone call with Benn and admits he’s ‘concerned’ after rival fails drugs test with fight off

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR has claimed he did NOT receive a phone call from Conor Benn following his positive drugs test.The pair, whose fathers had two wars in the 1990s, are in danger of not fighting this Saturday after the British Boxing Board of Control called it off.
      Chris Eubank Jr confirmed was still happy to fight Conor Benn on SaturdayCredit: Getty
      The Destroyer returned an adverse finding for the banned substance clomifeneCredit: PA
      Eubank claimed on Wednesday afternoon that Benn did not call him
      The sold-out O2 and pay-per-view fight bout was dramatically thrown into doubt after it emerged that Benn, 25, had returned an adverse finding in his pre-fight drug test.
      But it was then confirmed that both fighters were happy for the fight to go ahead, with Benn claiming he had called Eubank Jr to talk things out.
      However, Eubank Jr has now denied a call ever took place.
      He told Matchroom Boxing: “There was no phone call. We haven’t spoken since this was announced.
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      “It’s a shame. But my promoters, his promoters, the boxing board of control, they’re going to sort it out.
      “I’m ready, I’m clean, I’m 60 per cent. I’ve been tested my entire career for the last 10 years. I’ve been tested more than I’ve ever been tested for a fight during this training camp.
      “I have an app on my phone where I have to designate where I’m going to be every single day and I’ve been on that app for my entire career and I will be on it for the rest of my career.
      “They can come and test me for blood and urine unannounced whenever they see fit and I’ve never failed a test. I’ve even been tested on holiday.
      “I don’t condone failed tests.”

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      Eubank then went on to insist he remains focused on beating Benn this Saturday night, albeit with some reservations in the back of his head given the failed test.
      He continued: “I am staying out of the politics, I dont know whats going on, I have heard the news, all I can do is be a professional and be ready to fight, I am ready, and as news unfolds we will deal with it as it goes on.
      “I am prepared, I have done my job, it is now in hands of promoters, governing bodies to make this fight happen. All I can do is be ready.
      “Of course there are concerns, I can’t really say too much. I am ready, I am a clean fighter, I have cut the weight, I am ready to go.”
      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.
      Benn responded to the findings by telling DAZN: “I’ve not committed any violations. I’ve not been suspended. So as far as I’m concerned the fight’s still going ahead.
      “I’ve spoken to Chris [Eubank Jr] personally, and we both want the fight to go ahead.
      “We’ve both taken medical and legal advice, and as I said, we want the fight to happen for the fans.
      Eubank Jr turned up for the public workout on Wednesday afternoonCredit: Getty
      “I’ve signed up to every voluntary anti-doping testing there is under the sun.
      “Throughout my whole career I’ve been tested. All my UK tests have come back negative throughout my whole career, I’ve never had any issues before.
      “Even in the lead-up to this fight, my tests have come up negative, you know, so my team will find out as to why there’s been an initial adverse finding in my test.
      “But as I said, as far as I’m concerned the fight is still going ahead, I’m a clean athlete and we’ll get to the bottom of this.
      “I just want to thank everyone for their continued support and I’ll see you on Saturday.”
      Eubank Jr’s promoter Kalle Sauerland confirmed the star was still happy to fight – with the boxer then sharing a statement from Matchroom alongside a facepalm emoji.
      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.

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      “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.
      “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.”
      Matchroom promoter Hearn also released a statement confirming that the fight would still take place.
      He said: “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.
      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.

      “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.”
      However, the BBBoC stepped in and declared the scrap is prohibited under their sanctioning, 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.”
      Eubank Jr, 32, was preparing to fight at a career-lowest catchweight of 157lb, 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 was also preparing to fight 10lb above any of his 21 prior wins in the ring.
      Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank had two epic wars in the 1990sCredit: Getty
      Their two sons were due collide at The O2 on Saturday 30 years laterCredit: PA More

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      Oleksandr Usyk will only fight Tyson Fury when he runs out of TOILET PAPER, says Gypsy King’s dad John in bizarre rant

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      OLEKSANDR USYK will only take on Tyson Fury when he runs out of TOILET PAPER, the Gypsy King’s father John has claimed in a strange rant.WBC champion Fury, 34, looked to be on a collision course with Usyk after the Ukrainian beat Anthony Joshua for a second time to retain his IBF, WBA and WBO belts back in August.
      Fury looks set to take on Mahmoud Charr on December 3Credit: PA
      Usyk will not be ready to take on Fury until next yearCredit: Rex
      But reports then emerged that Usyk, 35, was not ready to take on the undefeated Brit until 2023, so Fury has sought alternative fights for the end of the year.
      He was heavily linked with a blockbuster bout against Anthony Joshua, but that has collapsed over the past week.
      Now Fury is expected to face Mahmoud Charr at the Principality Stadium on December 3.
      And his father John, 58, bizarrely believes a clash between his son and Usyk will not happen until the former undisputed cruiserweight champion no longer has any toilet roll.
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      Speaking to FreeBets.com, he said: “When Usyk runs out of toilet paper, we might be able to do something good.
      “At the minute they’re terrified, aren’t they? They’ve not come off the toilet thinking about Tyson the Gypsy King because they know the result. They’re going to get beat.
      “Tyson will fight Usyk in his front garden in the middle of Ukraine in front of the Ukrainian President. How’s that?
      “No venues needed, he’ll fight him anywhere on the planet, preferably his back garden or his kitchen or his lounge.
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      “That’s where we’re at with Usyk. Tyson’s not bothered about him at all. That’s what we’re in the game to do. If we have to get to that blown-up middleweight, the Ukrainian, we will do.”
      John continued: “We will chase those belts down. Tyson will chase them down and beat them unmercifully. He’ll tan them up like they’ve never been tanned before in their life, and they know this.
      “Usyk is on about fighting Canelo to avoid a Tyson Fury clash.
      “What Usyk wants to do is make as much money out of the titles that he can before he has to meet the Gypsy King. He knows the belts are gone.”
      Meanwhile, Usyk recently insisted he remains keen to make the Fury fight next year.
      He told Parimatch: “I don’t know anything about what Tyson Fury is doing or thinking. We’re in negotiations talking about a match and we’re doing our best to make this bout happen.
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      “Of course, I really want to have this fight next year. But if Tyson Fury is not interested in a match next year, then it’s not possible to fight against him.
      “I’m not interested in fighting any other boxer, so let’s wait.” More

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      Chris Eubank Jr offered fight by Jake Paul in now-deleted tweet after Conor Benn bout COLLAPSES over failed drugs test

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      JAKE PAUL offered Chris Eubank Jr some ringside seats for his boxing return and a potential fight themselves one day. Eubank Jr has been hit with the news that the British Boxing Board of Control has cancelled his catchweight clash with Conor Benn.
      Chris Eubank Jr’s fight with Conor Benn has been cancelledCredit: Reuters
      Jake Paul offered Chris Eubank Jr some ringside seats for his boxing returnCredit: Instagram @jakepaul

      It comes after the news Benn, 26, failed a pre-fight drug test over a female fertility drug in his system.
      Paul, 25, responded in a now-deleted tweet by offering Eubank Jr, 33, a front row seat to his return fight against Anderson Silva.
      He tweeted: “Chris I got front row seats for you for #PaulSilva October 29th.
      “Come see if you really want to do this.”
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      Eubank Jr offered to fight Paul after the YouTuber-turned boxer’s fight with Hasim Rahman Jr, 31, was axed amid a weight row.
      And he recently demanded £20million to take on the American, who returns against UFC legend Silva, 47.
      Eubank Jr was set to face Benn in a sensational 157lb catchweight clash on Saturday, 30 years after their dads’ famous rematch.
      But it was thrown into doubt following the news that Benn returned an adverse finding for the banned substance clomifene.
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      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.
      Both Benn’s promoter Eddie Hearn and Eubank Jr’s, Kalle Sauerland, confirmed both camps were happy for the fight to go ahead.
      And the boxers even spoke to each other and agreed to the show must go on.
      But that was until the British Boxing Board of Control deemed the fight prohibited, causing the bout to be axed.
      Hearn spoke out following the board’s statements and revealed there are ongoing talks with lawyers.
      He said: “We’ve just seen the British Boxing Board of Control’s statement, which is pretty straight forward.
      “It’s with the lawyers going backwards and forwards right now. Both guys signed up to a multitude of testing for this fight.
      “The UKAD testing, which is obviously the testing agency that the British Boxing Board of Control use and are governed by are all clear and negative.
      “There was an adverse finding on a VADA test previously. So there’s not been an official doping violation there’s a process that has to be gone through.”
      Hearn said Benn passed tests undertaken by UK Anti-Doping, meaning he will not face a suspension by the BBBoC.
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      He said: “Conor Benn is not suspended by the British Boxing Board of Control, ultimately he can’t be, because he passed all the tests from UKAD.
      “But clearly the British Boxing Board of Control will take a position on it, we’ll deal with the lawyers.”
      Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn at a press conferenceCredit: Reuters More