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Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn ‘postponed’ after lawyers run out of time to save legacy fight

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn has officially been “’postponed” after the latter returned a positive drug test in the weeks leading up to the fight.

    • Planet Sport writer
    • Planet Sport writer

    Conor Benn: I am a clean athlete and fight is going ahead

    Conor Benn insists he is a "clean athlete" and still believes Saturday's fight with Chris Eubank Jr will go ahead.

      • Lewis Oldham
      • Lewis Oldham

      Conor Benn positive drugs test shafts boxing fans again as the sport is becoming difficult to defend

      A positive drugs test from Conor Benn has emerged mere days before his scheduled fight against Chris Eubank Jr at the O2 Arena on October 8, leaving boxing fans fuming.

        • Planet Sport writer
        • Planet Sport writer

        British Boxing Board of Control say Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr fight is ‘prohibited’

        The British Boxing Board of Control have declared Conor Benn’s scheduled fight with Chris Eubank Jr on Saturday to be prohibited and “not in the interests of boxing”.

          • Planet Sport writer
          • Planet Sport writer

          Eddie Hearn reveals Conor Benn returned 'adverse analytical finding' but says fight is still on

          Eddie Hearn has revealed Conor Benn has returned an “adverse analytical finding for trace amounts of a fertility drug” but insists Saturday’s fight with Chris Eubank Jr at the O2 Arena remains on.

            • Lewis Oldham
            • Lewis Oldham

            Roy Jones Jr reveals he has ‘already warned’ Chris Eubank Jr to ‘be careful’ against Conor Benn

            Roy Jones Jr has revealed that he has “already warned” Chris Eubank Jr that he will need to “be careful” when he faces Conor Benn on October 8.

              • Planet Sport writer
              • Planet Sport writer

              Conor Benn throws shade on Chris Eubank Jr ahead of 'family feud' clash

              Conor Benn doubts Chris Eubank jr will make the agreed catchweight for their highly-anticipated fight at the O2 Arena next Saturday.

                • Lewis Oldham
                • Lewis Oldham

                Chris Eubank Snr claims he's pulled son out of Conor Benn bout – ‘his life cannot be put in danger’

                Chris Eubank Snr has claimed that he has pulled his son out of his upcoming fight against Conor Benn on October 8 at the O2 Arena.

                  • Lewis Oldham
                  • Lewis Oldham

                  Nigel Benn rubbishes Chris Eubank Jr claim before legacy bout: ‘I don’t think he’s coming in at 60%’

                  Nigel Benn has rubbished Chris Eubank Jr’s claim that he only needs to be at 60% to beat Conor Benn in their legacy bout on October 8.

                    • Scott Allen
                    • Scott Allen

                    Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn settle contract dispute and agree to fight in October

                    Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn have finally agreed to have their long-awaited catchweight fight at London's O2 Arena on October 8.

                      • Scott Allen
                      • Scott Allen

                      Rehydration clause holds up Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn fight talks

                      A rehydration clause is apparently holding up potential fight talks between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn.

                        • Joe Hewlett
                        • Joe Hewlett

                        Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn set for sensational fight at catchweight

                        The two fighters are set to reignite the surname rivalry following the two contests between their fathers Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn in 1990 and 1993.

                          • Joe Hewlett
                          • Joe Hewlett

                          Who will Conor Benn fight next? Khan, Brook and Garcia are all options

                          "The Destroyer" wants to fight anyone and everyone but the question is, who will be his next opponent? Planet Sport takes a look at the contenders.

                            • Matty Briggs
                            • Matty Briggs

                            Conor Benn says he would rather lose than see Chris van Heerden hurt

                            Conor Benn says he would rather lose against Chris van Heerden at the weekend than see the South African seriously injured.

                              • Joe Hewlett
                              • Joe Hewlett

                              Everything you need to know ahead of Conor Benn vs Chris van Heerden

                              Conor Benn (20-0) is the new face of Matchroom Boxing and he returns this weekend looking to extend his unbeaten record as a professional and make another statement of intent.

                                • Joe Hewlett
                                • Joe Hewlett

                                Conor Benn news: Welterweight star confirms his ring return for April 16

                                Conor Benn continues his quest to challenge for a world title later this year and faces an opponent who has been in the ring with unified welterweight world champion Errol Spence Jr.

                                  • Joe Hewlett
                                  • Joe Hewlett

                                  Why Eddie Hearn won't risk putting his golden goose in the ring with Kell Brook

                                  Brook is weighing up his options and could return for another huge domestic clash in 2022.

                                    • Planet Sport writer
                                    • Planet Sport writer

                                    Kell Brook weighing up his future despite interest from Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr

                                    Kell Brook enjoyed being 'flavour of the month' again after beating Amir Khan but will consider his future before any talks of potential fights.

                                      • Joe Hewlett
                                      • Joe Hewlett

                                      WBC release latest rankings but there is NO place for British welterweight

                                      The World Boxing Council have released an updated version of their current rankings and it's good news for Callum Smith.

                                        • Matty Briggs
                                        • Matty Briggs

                                        Announcement nears as underwhelming opponent accepts Conor Benn fight for April

                                        Eddie Hearn says Conor Benn's next opponent will likely be announced next week.

                                          • Joe Hewlett
                                          • Joe Hewlett

                                          What next for Conor Benn? Eubank Jr, Broner, Khan and other possible opponents

                                          Conor Benn is set to become the next posterboy for British boxing, but the question is who will he fight next?

                                            • Matty Briggs
                                            • Matty Briggs

                                            Five reasons why Conor Benn will not fight David Avanesyan

                                            Is Conor Benn wise to stay well away from experienced Russian welterweight David Avanesyan?

                                              • Joe Hewlett
                                              • Joe Hewlett

                                              Conor Benn: Five possible opponents he could face next, including Khan

                                              Conor Benn is looking to have another impressive year inside the ring and is open to facing the biggest names in boxing.

                                                • Matty Briggs
                                                • Matty Briggs

                                                Conor Benn says Amir Khan ducked him, as he delivers Khan vs Kell Brook verdict

                                                Conor Benn says he has held talks with Amir Khan over a domestic fight with his older rival.

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