Conor Benn has moved nearer to a return to boxing after the impartial Nationwide Anti-Doping Panel (NADP) lifted his suspension for 2 failed medicine exams in 2022.
Benn was underneath a provisional suspension after failing two voluntary drug exams forward of a scheduled combat with Chris Eubank Jr in October 2022, with that bout cancelled after he examined optimistic for banned substance clomifene.
He had his licence eliminated by the British Boxing Board of Management [BBBoC] and though his provisional suspension was lifted by the NADP in July 2023, it was subsequently reinstated following a profitable enchantment by the BBBoC and the UK Anti-Doping Company (UKAD).
The Nationwide Anti-Doping Panel reversed that call, saying it was “not comfortably happy” that UKAD had proved the 28-year-old had dedicated a doping offence, with Benn then issuing a press release on social media to welcome the choice.
A UKAD spokesperson mentioned: “UKAD notes that skilled boxer Mr Conor Benn has made public feedback concerning the end result of proceedings earlier than the impartial Nationwide Anti-Doping Panel.
“UKAD can verify that it acquired the choice of the impartial Nationwide Anti-Doping Panel. The panel concluded that it was ‘not comfortably happy’ that UKAD had proved that Mr Benn had dedicated an Anti-Doping Rule Violation for the usage of clomifene.
“The provisional suspension beforehand in place has been lifted and the cost in opposition to him has been consequently dismissed.”
Sky Sports activities Information has requested the BBBoC for remark, with the governing physique but to substantiate whether or not it should reinstate Benn’s licence – required to permit him to combat in Britain once more.
Benn invaded the ring after Eubank Jr’s spectacular victory over Kamil Szeremeta and vowed to cease him inside three rounds!
UKAD has the choice of interesting the choice once more underneath UK Anti-Doping Guidelines.
Benn relishing probability to return
Benn, now seeking to return to the ring for the primary time since April 2022, mentioned in a press release: “I’m grateful that after an extremely difficult two years the Nationwide Anti-Doping Panel has lastly cleared me of any wrongdoing.
“This previous 24 months has unquestionably been the hardest combat of my life. A rollercoaster interval inside which the WBC had already determined that I used to be harmless and the NADP determined within the first occasion that there was no case to reply and I used to be free to combat.
“As somebody who’s so keen about boxing and an advocate for clear sport, I hope now I’ve been cleared it may be understood why I’ve maintained my innocence so strongly all through.
Eubank Jr challenged Benn to face him subsequent and the pair went face to face with soccer celebrity Neymar stood between them
“As a person of God I bear no ailing will towards UKAD or the British Boxing Board of Management, we’ve got a shared ambition of a clear sport and I sit up for reconciling with the board and transferring ahead collectively.
“I want to thank my followers which have stood by me, your assist has by no means and can by no means go unnoticed, and naturally my family and friends, all of whom have displayed an unwavering perception in me. Solely with the energy of this assist have I made it by way of.
“I’d additionally wish to thank Matchroom and Everlast as their steadfast assist ensured that I might see the method by way of to a full conclusion. I’ve stayed disciplined and targeted regardless of these challenges which is a testomony to my need to be nice.
“I am relieved to lastly shut this chapter and am excited to be again within the ring and realise my final potential!!
“Who needs it subsequent!?”
