Chris Eubank Jnr denies he was informed by Benn himself about Conor Benn’s failed PED test
DESPITE Conor Benn’s claims that he phoned Chris Eubank Jnr this morning to inform him of an adverse finding in one of his performance-enhancing drug tests, Eubank Jnr said that the call never took place and that he was in the dark as usual. people when news of the war on Saturday (October 8) threatened to disrupt this. afternoon.
“No calls at all,” Eubank Jnr told Matchroom Boxing’s Chris Lloyd and Darren Barker at a media workout today. “We have not spoken since this was announced, and it is regrettable. But my promoter, his promoter, and Boxing Control Board (UK) will take care of that. I’m clean, I’m 60%, and I’ve been tested my entire career, over the past 10 years.
“I was tested more than I was ever tested in combat in this training camp. I have an app on my phone to specify where I’m going each day. I’ve used that app my entire career and will use it for the rest of my career. They can come and test my blood and urine, unannounced, whenever they see fit. I have never failed a test.”
Benn’s positive test for clomifene put Saturday’s fight with Eubank Jnr in serious jeopardy, although Eubank Jnr insists he is both combat-ready and happy to fight. fight if he and Benn are allowed to do so.
Eubank Jnr said: “Obviously I do not condone illegal substances in the sport of boxing – especially boxing, because anything can happen and health is a real issue. “I am outside of politics. I don’t know what’s going on. I heard the news as you have heard it. All I can do is be a pro and make sure I’m ready to fight. I’m ready and, when the news comes out, we’ll address it as it goes on.
“I’ve prepared, I’ve done my job, and now it’s in the hands of the promoters and regulators to make this fight happen. All I can do is be ready.”
When asked if he was nervous about fighting an opponent who had failed a PED test recently, Eubank Jnr said, “Of course there are concerns, but, again, I was ready. I’m a clean boxer, I’m prepared, I’m down and ready to go. Here’s all that’s going on. All I had to do was make sure I was ready to go. “
To that end, he said he “hopes” the fight goes on Saturday, as planned, and in his opinion it “should,” despite the storm. today banned by the British Boxing Control Board.
“I was ready and he was ready,” Eubank Jnr said. “My promoters will do their best to make sure the fight continues and the fans are not disappointed.”
