Conor Benn comments on Chris Eubank Jr fight after being cleared of ‘intentionally’ doping

The Britons were due to clash in October, but their fight was cancelled on short notice after Benn returned adverse drug-test findings

Combat Sports Correspondent

Thursday 23 February 2023 07:50 EST

File: Conor Benn cleared by WBC of intentional doping for ‘eating too many eggs’

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Conor Benn has suggested that he has no interest in boxing Chris Eubank Jr in the future, despite the pair being scheduled to fight one another before Benn’s drug-test saga.

Benn and Eubank Jr were due to clash in October, but their bout was cancelled on short notice after Benn returned adverse drug-test findings.

On Wednesday (22 February), the World Boxing Council (WBC) cleared the 26-year-old of “intentionally” doping, with “a highly-elevated consumption of eggs” acknowledged as a “reasonable explanation” for one of his two failed drugs tests. Despite its length, the WBC’s statement concerns only Benn’s July adverse finding, though the Briton subsequently failed a second test in September, which is not mentioned by the sanctioning body.

In any case, Benn continues to insist he is innocent while looking ahead to a return to the ring.

A user asked the welterweight in an Instagram comment, “So what’s on, is @chriseubankjr ready or is he still eating kfc[?],” referencing a joke made by Eubank Jr during his weight-cut for the Benn fight.