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      Conor Benn cleared by WBC as boxing chiefs accept eating too many eggs explains failed drug test ahead of Eubank clash

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      CONOR BENN’S claims that a “high consumption of eggs” led to his failed drugs tests have been accepted by the WBC – but he can still only fight outside of the UK.British boxing was thrown into chaos just days before Benn’s grudge fight against Chris Eubank Jr in October when news of the adverse findings broke.
      Conor Benn has always protested his innocence despite two failed drugs testsCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The failed tests put paid to Benn’s grudge fight against Chris Eubank JrCredit: Reuters
      Despite legal teams on both sides throwing everything at it, the fight, and the entire promotion, was scrapped.
      Benn vehemently protested his innocence, and although he was never BANNED from boxing, UKAD and the British Boxing Board of Control opened an investigation.
      Benn subsequently ripped up his British boxing licence over the escalating doping row.
      The WBC removed Benn from their rankings after traces of the banned substance Clomiphene was discovered in VADA urine samples.
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      Clomiphene is sometimes used to increase egg production in hens.
      It can then be passed on to humans on digestion.
      Benn submitted a 270-page document to the WBC protesting his innocence in December, highlighting that he passed a pair of UKAD tests taken around the same time.
      And the organisation have now re-instated the 26-year-old after he appealed, and published a lengthy statement explaining their decision.
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      It reads: “The WBC found that: (1) there was no conclusive evidence that Mr Benn engaged in intentional or knowing ingestion of Clomiphene.
      “(2) there were no failures in the procedures related to sample collection, sample analysis, or violations of Mr Benn’s B Sample rights that would justify questioning or invalidating the Adverse Finding.
      “And (3) Mr Benn’s documented and highly-elevated consumption of eggs during the times relevant to the sample collection, raised a reasonable explanation for the Adverse Finding.”
      Benn, son of the legendary former world champ Nigel, is still under investigation by UKAD and the BBBofC, meaning he can still not fight on these shores.
      But the WBC’s move means he could lace up the gloves to fight in another country.
      Speaking to SunSport previously, Benn admitted to eating “around 35-40 eggs a week” and believes this, or “contamination” is the only answer to the failed tests.
      He explained: “The test was taken at the end of July, and I found out at the end of August.
      “I passed all my UKAD tests, which people aren’t talking about. I’ve passed all my tests in and out of camp – I’ve been pro seven years. Never failed a test.
      “I signed up to VADA in February, so it doesn’t make any sense. Why would I take something then?
      “Trace amounts were found. The tiniest of traces. The only thing I can think is contamination.
      “I’ve not taken anything. I never have done, never would. It’s not what I stand for, it’s not what my team stands for.
      “Why would I take the biggest fight of my life, sign up for to VADA, voluntary anti-doping, and then this substance? If you Google this substance it stays in your system for months.
      “Do I look like an idiot?”
      The BBBofC have since released their own statement, keen to point out that the WBC is “a sanctioning body and not a governing body”.
      They add: “The BBBoC has adopted the UK Anti-Doping Rules published by UK Anti-Doping, and those formed part of the rules to which Mr Benn was bound.
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      “As such, the decision of the WBC does not affect the ongoing implementation of the BBBoC’s rules (and those of UKAD).
      “The UK Anti-Doping Rules make clear what conduct constitutes an Anti-Doping Rule Violation as defined in those rules (and in the World Anti-Doping Code) and specifically set out the circumstances in which such violations can be committed by way of strict liability.”
      Benn has been re-instated to the WBC rankings – but there are still some battles to overcomeCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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      Kell Brook smiles as he’s seen in the ring for the first time since being filmed snorting line of white powder

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      KELL Brook has a smile on his face as he enters the ring for the first time since being filmed snorting a line of white powder.The world champion boxer, 36, was caught bending over a glass table as he partied at his Sheffield home.
      Kell Brook has been pictured for the first time since sniffing a white powderCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Brook was filmed snorting a line of white powder at a party at his home
      Footage shows him snorting the substance through a roll-up from a glass coffee table
      The Sun revealed the footage back in January which showed Brook looking worse for wear.
      He has since been pictured for the first time at a gym in the Canary Island, Fuerteventura.
      Brook posed in the ring at Baileys Gym wearing gloves as he appeared to be in winter training.
      The gym shared the photo to their Instagram tagging Brook – which he re-posted to his story.
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      Brook took to social media earlier this month to apologise for his behaviour.
      He wrote: “I messed up, I hold my hands up & want to apologise to my family gym friends & fans.
      “It’s no secret that I struggle with mental health & I’m finding retirement really hard.
      “I’m actively seeking the help I need to get me on the right path. Again I apologise for the hurt I’ve caused.”
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      A source said at the time: “He had a bit of a gathering at his house where people were drinking spirits and smoking.
      “He was snorting white powder.”
      However manager Terry Thompson insisted it was “a joke”.
      He said of the party clip: “This is a thing that has sort of got out of hand.
      “They were at his house, they were having a laugh.
      “They were joking about things.
      “He said to them, ‘Film me having a laugh’.”
      Asked if the powder was cocaine, he replied: “No.”
      The clip shows a heap of white powder next to a plastic “wrap” as the star mumbled “nice”.
      Brook then shadow boxes in front of a framed portrait of him having won the IBF welterweight title in 2014.
      Wife Lindsey, 35, and their three children were believed to be away at the time of the gathering.
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      Brook announced his retirement in May after winning 40 of 43 professional fights.
      But he said recently he would return to the ring for the right offer.
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      Ex-Ireland & Arsenal star Anthony Stokes remanded on bail on drugs and dangerous driving charges

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      EX-Ireland and Arsenal striker Anthony Stokes has been remanded on bail on drugs and dangerous driving charges. Gardai arrested the 34-year-old on January 6 following alleged driving incidents in Dublin and brought him to Crumlin station.
      Anthony Stokes, with an address in Dundrum, Dublin pictured leaving the Criminal Courts of Justice on Parkgate StreetCredit: www.PCPhoto.ie
      The ex-Premier League player was remanded on bailCredit: www.PCPhoto.ie
      Former Arsenal player Anthony Stokes is charged with six offencesCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      They initially charged the ex-Premier League player with six offences under the Misuse of Drugs Act and Road Traffic Act and granted him station bail to appear at Dublin District Court today.
      Shortly before the hearing, the former professional footballer, dressed in a black jacket, jeans and runners, was charged with four more offences in connection with the incidents.
      Mr Stokes, of Wyckham Point, Dundrum, Dublin, is accused of unlawful possession of cocaine and having it for the purpose of sale or supply after he was brought to the Garda station on January 6.
      He has four counts of dangerous driving in a manner, including speed, at Walkinstown Avenue Walkinstown/Long Mile Road junction Dublin 12, Kennelsfort Road Upper Ballyfermot Dublin 20, Ballyfermot Road Ballyfermot Dublin 10, and Walkinstown Avenue.
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      He was also accused of not having a driving licence or motor insurance at Knockmaroon Road, Castleknock, Dublin 15 on the same date and failing to produce them at a garda station within ten days.
      Garda Radoslaw Konczewski told the court that Mr Stokes “made no reply” to the additional charges.
      He had no objection to bail but asked the court to impose conditions to provide an address and his phone number.
      The accused, who stood throughout the brief hearing, remained silent and is yet to indicate a plea.
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      His solicitor Lorraine Stephens objected to the garda’s request for conditions, adding that her client had already been given station bail on the more serious charges.
      The garda replied, “There is a possibility of further charges”.
      Judge Finan asked him if there had been difficulties so far in finding Mr Stokes, and the officer answered, “No”.
      He added, however, that finding him required contacting his solicitor.
      Judge Finan refused to add the conditions to the bail bond and remanded Mr Stokes to appear on December 14 for directions from the DPP to be obtained.
      Stokes began his career in the Arsenal reserve team when he was aged 15.
      He made his first-team debut as a substitute in the League Cup against Sunderland in 2005.
      Stokes then moved on loan to Falkirk where he scored 16 goals in 18 league and cup appearances.
      The footballer was transferred by Arsenal to Sunderland for £2million in 2007 with ex-Ireland and Utd star Roy Keane at the helm.
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      He made 36 appearances before moving to Sheffield United and Crystal Palace on loan.
      Stokes later made a return to the Scottish league playing for Hibs and Celtic as well as spells for Greek and Iranian clubs.
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      Former world boxing champion Kell Brook filmed snorting line of white powder at party in his home

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      BOXER Kell Brook has been filmed snorting a line of white powder at a party in his home.Footage shows the former world champion bending over a glass-topped coffee table.
      Boxer Kell Brook has been filmed snorting a line of white powder in a party at his home
      Footage shows him snorting the substance through a roll-up from a glass coffee table
      Kell then appears worse for wears as he shadow boxes in front of a framed picture of him on the wall
      More white powder is heaped next to a plastic “wrap” and the star — nicknamed Special K — mumbles “nice”.
      The 36-year-old appears the worse for wear as he shadow boxes in front of a framed portrait of him having won the IBF welterweight title in 2014.
      Last night his manager Terry Thompson insisted it was “a joke”.
      Brook wore a T-shirt featuring boxing legend Joe Louis at the Sheffield party.
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      A source said: “He had a bit of a gathering at his house where people were drinking spirits and smoking.
      “He was snorting white powder.”
      Wife Lindsey, 35, who was often seen in the ring after his fights, and their three children were believed to be away.
      Brook’s last bout was almost a year ago when he beat bitter rival Amir Khan — who in 2012 wrote on Twitter: “I’ve heard things about Kell Brook.
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      “He’s been seen taking cocaine.
      “Boxing is a professional sport for those who have discipline and respect.”
      Brook announced his retirement in May after winning 40 of 43 professional fights.
      But he said recently he would return to the ring for the right offer.
      He has been touted as an opponent for light-middleweight Liam Smith who beat Chris Eubank Junior last weekend.
      Our source added: “Kell seems a bit lost without boxing, and it seems like it would be better for him if he made a comeback.
      “He seems to be surrounded by the wrong people, who are not a good influence on him.”
      Brook, who is pals with England and Manchester City footballer Kyle Walker, was brought up in a council house in Sheffield.
      He began boxing aged 12 and turned professional at 18 — quickly winning title belts.
      But he had problems outside the ring.
      In 2007 he was stabbed in the buttocks outside a nightclub in Sheffield.
      In 2014 he beat Shawn Porter in California to become IBF World Welterweight champion.
      But two weeks later he was slashed three times with a machete in Tenerife and needed 32 metal staples.
      In 2016 he lost a fight while suffering a broken eye socket.
      In 2020 he admitted suffering depression afterwards, recalling: “It ruined me.
      “It was a very dark time.
      “I needed counsellors, the lot.
      “Words can’t describe how low I’ve been.”
      Manager Mr Thompson said of the party clip: “This is a thing that has sort of got out of hand.
      “They were at his house, they were having a laugh.
      “They were joking about things.
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      “He said to them, ‘Film me having a laugh’.”
      Asked if the powder was cocaine, he replied: “No.”
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      Anthony Joshua called out by Jarrell Miller as shamed heavyweight offers to take ‘short money’ to finally fight rival

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      JARREL MILLER is willing to take “short money” in order to finally fight Anthony Joshua. The American infamously blew the chance of challenging AJ for the heavyweight titles in 2019 after failing a series of doping tests.
      Anthony Joshua and Jarrell Miller pictured in 2019Credit: Getty
      And Miller was further disgraced after another drugs bust a year later and faced FOUR YEARS out of the ring.
      Now back in the boxing business as a villain, the unbeaten heavyweight is not giving up on his pursuit of AJ.
      Miller’s promoter Dmitriy Salita told The Express: “I received a phone call from Jarrell Miller last week, he said ‘Dmitriy I’ll take short money, tell Joshua I want to fight, and I’ll take short money.’
      “So, if Jarrell can work his way back up to that level, I believe it will be interesting to see him in those elite fights as well.”
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      Miller, 34, blamed his failed test before fighting Joshua, 33, on a tainted supplement and stem cell shots in his elbow.
      He then received a contract with Bob Arum’s Top Rank stable but again tested positive for a banned substance.
      This time the ex-kickboxer put it down to a SEX PILL and was handed a two-year suspension.
      Miller enrolled in VADA testing in December 2020 and has returned clean drug tests since, which saw his licence in Las Vegas reinstated.
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      The New Yorker won two comeback fights last year, on points against Ariel Esteban Bracamonte and a stoppage over Derek Cardenas.
      And although Eddie Hearn has voiced concern over working with Miller again, Salita is hoping the door can be opened.
      He said: “As it stands now, I don’t think Matchroom is too keen to work with Jarrell but if Jarrell stays clean, keeps getting tested, and keeps winning then things can change.”
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      Ex-Celtic striker Anthony Stokes charged after cops seize nearly £4k of suspected cocaine in car after ‘police chase’

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      EX-CELTIC striker Anthony Stokes has been charged after cops seized nearly £4,000 of suspected cocaine in a car after a police chase today.The footballer, 34, was arrested after the motor he was alleged to be in is said to have sped off after being approached by cops in the Crumlin area of his hometown Dublin.
      Anothony Stokes has been charged by copsCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow
      Cops seized nearly £4,000 of suspected cocaine in a carCredit: Andrew Barr – The Sun Glasgow
      Officers raced after the vehicle and seized a pile of white powder from the motor.
      An Irish police spokesman said: “Gardaí arrested two men (aged in their 30s) in the early hours of Friday morning, 6th January 2023 in relation to incidents of dangerous driving in Dublin 12.
      “A quantity of drugs was also recovered from the vehicle.
      “Both men were detained in Crumlin Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 and have been charged in relation to this.

      “They have since been bailed and are due to appear before court at a later date.”
      Former Celtic and Hibs star Stokes spent a night in custody following the drama in the early hours of Friday morning.
      He was also arrested in connection with alleged dangerous driving.
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      Premier League star arrested for drugs and dangerous driving after police chase in Dublin

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      A FORMER Premier League star has been arrested for drug possesion and dangerous driving after a police chase in Dublin.The Irish footballer was found with €4,500 (£3,979) worth of cocaine in his car.
      Gardai have arrested a former Premier League footballer
      He had been driving in Crumlin when he was approached by police, reports The Irish Mirror.
      A car chase ensued and the man was arrested.
      He was detained in Crumlin Garda Station and was released this morning.
      A Garda spokesperson said: “Officers arrested two men (aged in their 30s) in the early hours of Friday morning in relation to incidents of dangerous driving in Dublin 12.
      “A quantity of drugs was also recovered from the offending vehicle.
      “Both men were detained in Crumlin Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 and have been charged in relation to this.
      “They have since been bailed and are due to appear before court at a later date.”
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      Tyson Fury and Derek Chisora final drug tests results announced after Gypsy King destroys Brit rival with TKO win

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      TYSON FURY and Derek Chisora’s drug test results have been announced.The old rivals collided in a Tottenham trilogy fight earlier this month – eight years after their rematch for the vacant British heavyweight title.
      Tyson Fury and Derek Chisora were subjected to stringent drug testing ahead of their trilogy fightCredit: Getty
      Neither of the several tests they were subjected to returned any adverse findingsCredit: GETTY
      Both men were subjected to testing by UK Anti-Doping and the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency before and after their domestic dust-up.
      And the duo completed their period of testing without any adverse findings.
      Undefeated WBC heavyweight champion Fury cruised to an expected victory over an ageing Chisora in front of a packed crowd at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
      The Gypsy King battered a dogged and determined Chisora from pillar to post before referee Victor Loughlin mercifully called a halt to proceedings.
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      Fury was full of praise for Del Boy after the fight, saying: “Derek will have to make his own decisions and he’s been in this game long enough.
      “He’s a veteran and he will make the right decisions, the best for him and his family.
      “But for me, I’d love to see him retire, but still stay in the sport because he’s a a legend of this game in British boxing, he’s like a folk hero.
      “Who wouldn’t want to tune in to Derek’s fights, always entertaining, always gives his all and he’s definitely a good fighting man for sure.”
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      Fury is currently on course for a blockbuster undisputed title fight with unified heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk in March.
      Usyk twice bamboozled former champ Anthony Joshua, although Fury believes fighting the undefeated Ukranian will be a walk in the park.
      He told iFL TV: “I don’t think [the fight with Usyk] is a tough fight. I don’t think it’s nowhere near as tough as old Del Boy.
      “He will not stand up to those punches that Derek did against me.
      “When I watch the fight between him and Derek, whether people want to admit it or not, it was a 50/50 fight.
      “It might have been 55/45, but it wasn’t a landslide. It wasn’t like he didn’t win a round, like he didn’t against me.
      Tyson Fury is on course to face Oleksandr Usyk in an undisputed bout next yearCredit: Reuters
      “There’s not a man born that can beat me and I’ll stand and prove it against anybody.
      “I’ve proved it time and time again, I’m right there on my own.
      “I’ve seen people like Usyk many times before, smaller man that come up a weight to fight the heavyweight champion and 99 per cent of the time they get roughed up.
      “You can never underestimate anybody but from where I am in my life at the moment, I would want to take him out quite quickly.
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      “I’d like to get him in there in February, make an example out of him, then give him a rematch at Wembley.
      “If the Middle East can deliver like they’ve said, we’ll do it there and if not we’ll do it in England at Wembley because I can deliver in this country.” More