Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr LIVE UPDATES: Benn could face ‘four year ban’, fight OFF, Eubank makes weight

Benn mistake

Boxing expert Gareth A. Davies believes Conor Benn may have taken banned substance clomifene by mistake.

“It is a booster for testosterone. It can increase testosterone in a male to help increase pregnancy, and you can take it in tablet form. He might have taken it by mistake,” he told talkSPORT.

“If it’s a contaminated supplement that he’s taken, if he’s taken supplements. If he’s taking supplements and he’s keeping records of the jars and all those kinds of things. If he isn’t a cheat, he can prove it. If he is a cheat, then he’s a cheat, and we have to accept it.

“There’s a theory in the bodybuilders that it’s a masking agent. There are so many theories. If he takes a four-year ban because of it, he takes a four-year ban. If he’s cheated, he’s cheated. If he hasn’t proven, he hasn’t. It’s as simple as that."

Eubank Jr calls out Jake Paul

Chris Eubank Jr responded to Jake Paul, as his feud with the YouTuber continues.

In fact, Eubank Jr wanted to get him to step in as a last-minute replacement for Conor Benn!

He wrote on social media: "How about I get you a jet to the UK tomorrow and we scrap at The O2 on Saturday for the fans that are now missing out because Conor Benn fumbled AND crumbled under the pressure. You come in as heavy as you want."

Price is right

Former British heavyweight David Price has said his bit about the Benn v Eubank fiasco.

He told Boxing Social: “It’s devastating for everyone involved, especially the fans who bought tickets and the undercard fighters.

"I just don’t know in what world you manage to fail a drugs test at this stage in your career. He’s got professionals around him Conor Benn.

"It stinks a little bit, well it f*****g massively stinks to high heaven because it’s what he’s been copped on – it is what it is. It doesn’t look like there is any way to explain that to me.

"If it wasn’t down to him, whoever’s done it, they need dealing with appropriately because that’s cost a lot of people a lot of money, put a lot of people at risk, put Chris Eubank at risk potentially.”

Benn's reaction

This was the moment Conor Benn addressed the cancellation of his fight against Chris Eubank Jr.

He took to Instagram to explain a few things - revealing he was "gutted" and "shocked".

Nigel Benn speaks out

Nigel Benn has defended his son after his bout was called off for failing a drugs test.

"Hi guys, as you know we’re in total shock,” Benn said on Instagram.

“I’ve been with my son for the last ten weeks and the training has just gone absolutely the best it could have ever been.

“He’s a dedicated trainer, he leaves no stone unturned and we’ll get to the bottom of this.

“I love my son and I know he don’t cut no corners, he just goes straight at it 100 per cent, but we’ll keep you informed and we’ll let you know what the next step is.

“But, you know, he is a faithful trainer and he’s a clean athlete. Speak to you all soon, God bless.”

Eubank's skinny frame

Chris Eubank Jr has posted a picture of his skinny frame after his fight with Conor Benn was postponed following his rival's failed drugs test.

The 33-year-old campaigned as high as 168lb at super-middleweight but dropped to 159lb to meet the catchweight in order to fight his rival.

Born Rivals Eubank Jr and Benn were set to do battle almost 30 years after their dads' famous rematch, which ended a draw.

Tatt's off to fan's decision

Chris Eubank Jr has humorously offered to pay for the removal of a huge Conor Benn tattoo from a “broken-hearted” fan’s torso.

After the fight was cancelled due to Benn’s failed drug test, the fan took to Twitter to say he regretted having the ink work done.

He tweeted an image of the tattoo and commented: “I’m absolutely distraught @ConorNigel you were my hero and now I’ve got to walk about with this rest of my life as I can’t afford laser treatment to remove it. Broken hearted.”

Eubank Jr replied to the tweet and said: “Don’t worry mate I’ll pay for your tattoo removal. Just shoot over your info to my team & I’ll sort everything out for you. Email is in my bio.”

Hatt's off to the decision

Ricky Hatton has stated that the choice to postpone the fight between Benn and Eubank Jr was the right decision.

The ‘Hitman’ said: “It’s a travesty to hear the news the main event might not take place, but everything has to be done for the right reasons – the safety of the boxers.

“It’s just a shame because everyone on the bill including the main event has worked so hard.”

'We could be ready tomorrow'

Eddie Hearn is adamant that Conor Benn’s fight with Chris Eubank Jr is merely postponed, rather than cancelled, and insists that he could put on the Battle of Britain ‘tomorrow’.

He told iFL TV: “We could put this fight on tomorrow, next week, the week after, the week after that. We could have put it on at the O2 on Saturday.

“But to put this fight on this week, we’d be in the same position so that’s not going to happen. What we’ve got to do is move at speed here and we want answers from various different people.

“But we want a procedural answer from the people who ultimately wouldn’t sanction this fight as well to say ‘I get it we listen to what you say’, but ‘what now?”

“That right time is, I don’t know, two weeks, a month, six months, a year? That will be determined by what comes out over the coming days and weeks because there has to be a strategy and a plan and he’ll want his case to be heard.”

Hearn wants to go again

Eddie Hearn is still adamant that Conor Benn’s fight with Chris Eubank Jr is merely postponed, rather than cancelled, and insists that he could put on the Battle of Britain ‘tomorrow’.

He told iFL TV: “We could put this fight on tomorrow, next week, the week after, the week after that. We could have put it on at the O2 on Saturday.

“But to put this fight on this week, we’d be in the same position so that’s not going to happen. What we’ve got to do is move at speed here and we want answers from various different people.

“But we want a procedural answer from the people who ultimately wouldn’t sanction this fight as well to say ‘I get it we listen to what you say’, but ‘what now?”

“That right time is, I don’t know, two weeks, a month, six months, a year? That will be determined by what comes out over the coming days and weeks because there has to be a strategy and a plan and he’ll want his case to be heard.”

Good morning boxing fans!

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn has been “one of boxing‘s darkest weeks,” claims Frank Warren.

The boxing promoter said: “We have had terrible tragedies in the sport, but this has really been one of boxing’s darkest weeks.

“Ultimately, boxing is a dangerous sport, but it is paramount that we should always maximise safety of the boxers in the ring. Managers, promoters, and the BBBofC are there to protect these brave men, sometimes from themselves.

“The boxers wanted to go ahead presumably for financial reasons. Thankfully the board stopped this from happening.

“They can argue legal cases all they want but there is no case to be had here. The fact of the matter is that Benn provided a sample which came back positive for a banned substance.

“The tests were carried out by VADA, a body athletes voluntarily enrol in and which, in this case all parties agreed to, paid and contracted with. The only reason now that they are disputing the findings is obvious.

“The reason why Benn hasn’t been suspended is because the VADA don’t and cannot call a hearing, they take tests and inform the parties of the results."

However, Eddie Hearn is adamant that Conor Benn’s fight with Chris Eubank Jr is merely postponed, rather than cancelled, and insists that he could put on the Battle of Britain ‘tomorrow’.

He told iFL TV: “We could put this fight on tomorrow, next week, the week after, the week after that. We could have put it on at the O2 on Saturday.

“But to put this fight on this week, we’d be in the same position so that’s not going to happen. What we’ve got to do is move at speed here and we want answers from various different people.

“But we want a procedural answer from the people who ultimately wouldn’t sanction this fight as well to say ‘I get it we listen to what you say’, but ‘what now?”

“That right time is, I don’t know, two weeks, a month, six months, a year? That will be determined by what comes out over the coming days and weeks because there has to be a strategy and a plan and he’ll want his case to be heard.”

Eubank also spoke out with a video showing he made weight for the fight after a tough few weeks of dieting.

He said: "“If I say i’m going to do something I do it #RehydrationClause #EubankJrBenn #60PercentBaby #100PercentClean.”

Could Conor Benn be banned?

Conor Benn could be banned for up to four years after testing positive for clomifene.

Benn returned a positive sample with ‘trace amounts of a fertility drug’ following a test he undertook at the end of August, but the 26 year-old has said he is a clean boxer and will focus on clearing his name.

Clomifene is a prohibited substance on the World Anti-Doping Agency list and is classified under the hormone and metabolic regulators section.

The four year ban could be imposed if Benn is unable to prove he did not take the drug, or if he cannot provide any mitigating circumstances.

'One of boxing's darkest weeks'

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn has been “one of boxing‘s darkest weeks," claims Frank Warren.

The boxing promoter said: "We have had terrible tragedies in the sport, but this has really been one of boxing’s darkest weeks.

“Ultimately, boxing is a dangerous sport, but it is paramount that we should always maximise safety of the boxers in the ring. Managers, promoters, and the BBBofC are there to protect these brave men, sometimes from themselves.

“The boxers wanted to go ahead presumably for financial reasons. Thankfully the board stopped this from happening.

“They can argue legal cases all they want but there is no case to be had here. The fact of the matter is that Benn provided a sample which came back positive for a banned substance.

“The tests were carried out by VADA, a body athletes voluntarily enrol in and which, in this case all parties agreed to, paid and contracted with. The only reason now that they are disputing the findings is obvious.

“The reason why Benn hasn’t been suspended is because the VADA don’t and cannot call a hearing, they take tests and inform the parties of the results."

Hearn ready to reschedule fight

Eddie Hearn is adamant that Conor Benn’s fight with Chris Eubank Jr is merely postponed, rather than cancelled, and insists that he could put on the Battle of Britain ‘tomorrow’.

He told iFL TV: “We could put this fight on tomorrow, next week, the week after, the week after that. We could have put it on at the O2 on Saturday.

“But to put this fight on this week, we’d be in the same position so that's not going to happen. What we’ve got to do is move at speed here and we want answers from various different people.

“But we want a procedural answer from the people who ultimately wouldn’t sanction this fight as well to say ‘I get it we listen to what you say’, but ‘what now?”

“That right time is, I don’t know, two weeks, a month, six months, a year? That will be determined by what comes out over the coming days and weeks because there has to be a strategy and a plan and he’ll want his case to be heard.”

Eubank makes weight for fight

Chris Eubank Jr remarkably made weight for his fight with Conor Benn on Saturday night, despite it being postponed.

The 33-year-old has spent his career campaigning at middleweight (160lbs) and super-middleweight (168lbs).

For this bout he agreed to weigh 157lbs in order to meet Benn – who is typically a welterweight (147lbs) – at a catchweight.

Eubank filmed a video of himself stepping on the scales and weighing 159.3lb.

He captioned the post: "If I say i’m going to do something I do it #RehydrationClause #EubankJrBenn #60PercentBaby #100PercentClean.”

Hearn speaks on fight cancellation

Eddie Hearn has urged boxing fans to 'let the information come out' before making 'their own decisions' on the postponement of Conor Benn v Chris Eubank Jr.

The heavily-anticipated fight was called off on Thursday after Benn failed a drugs test, shocking the boxing world just two days before the catchweight bout.

Hearn said: "At that point (after board called off the fight) we are faced with the situation of actually, the board’s decision can be legally challenged and we will win based on precedent, based on the board rules, or we have a decision to use a different commission which is the easiest thing to do.

"We could’ve gone ahead with this fight with 3-4 commissions that were willing to stage this fight.

"We did not appear in court as I read somewhere. We spoke to our lawyers, our lawyers said to us we believe you will win an arbitration to move forward with this fight and it was decided not to ultimately.

"The fight was pulled by us, the parties. It was the right decision in my opinion."

Hatton jokes birthday ruined

Former boxing hero Ricky Hatton has joked that 44th birthday celebrations were ruined by the announcement the fight between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr was called off.

The announcement was made on Thursday after Benn's positive drugs test.

Hatton said: ""With the news that I've just found out, I'm having the s******* birthday ever.

Fury supports brother

Tyson Fury has wished his younger brother Roman well ahead of his boxing debut tonight.

Following in his older brothers footsteps, the 25-year-old will be stepping into the ring as a professional for the first time.

He has no amateur fighting experience but Tyson believes that Roman may become a cruiserweight champion in the future.

The Gypsy King took to to support his sibling saying "massive congratulations and good luck" ahead of the bout.

Roman will not be fighting on a big stage despite his name, the event is held without the public at a VIP event in Doncaster.

He reportedly ballooned up to 19 stone but shifted the beef for the bout and has plenty of well respected people in his corner.

Fight could've gone ahead despite test

The fight reportedly could have still gone ahead tonight despite Conor Benn's positive test.

Eubank Jr undergoes drug tests

Chris Eubank Jr has undergone a drugs test despite his fight versus Conor Benn being scrapped.

Eubank tweeted he has just passed a test: "Just got back to my hotel room to be greeted by another random drugs test… which as always I’m happy to take.

"10 years and never failed one #CleanAthlete."

Warren blasts ‘dark week’ for boxing

Frank Warren claims Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr “needed protecting from themselves” after Saturday’s fight was called off in “one of boxing’s darkest weeks”.

The BBBC postponed the long-awaited clash due to Benn’s failed drugs test.

But promoter Warren claims in his Daily Star column that the sport had been brought into “disrepute” by even setting up such a catchweight contest.

He wrote: “Without their respective surnames would a match of obvious weight discrepancies ever been considered?

“Benn tested positive for a banned substance, but they still tried to plough on with a fight despite the obvious dangers involved and ironically the fathers each being both been involved in ring tragedies previously.

“The board rightly made the correct decision, but it begs the question that when all parties where notified on September 23 why this dragged on without the B Sample being tested in that time?

I’ll tell you why: because science states that 99.9 per cent of the time, it will give the same result.

“Ultimately, boxing is a dangerous sport, but it is paramount that we should always maximise safety of the boxers in the ring.”

Benn looking at 4-year ban

Conor Benn faces a four-year ban after British anti-doping chiefs asked for evidence of his failed drugs test.

SunSport understands UK Anti-Doping will launch a formal probe after traces of banned fertility drug clomifene – which boosts testosterone – were found in Benn’s A sample.

His failed drugs test – conducted by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency – led to the postponement of tonight’s grudge £25million catchweight fight with Chris Eubank Jr at the O2.

Now UKAD will write to VADA to request the analysis of the 26-year-old’s adverse finding.

Only UKAD have the authority to issue a doping ban, but it is understood VADA – whose testing services typically cost around £30,000 – are prepared to hand over the necessary documentation.

The bombshell news comes after Benn’s promoter Eddie Hearn threatened legal action against British boxing chiefs after they refused to sanction the fight.

Eubank's offer to Jake Paul

Chris Eubank Jr has offered to fly in American rival Jake Paul as a replacement opponent for tonight's cancelled clash with Conor Benn.

Commenting on the collapse of the fight due to Benn's failed drugs test, Paul tweeted: “I can’t wait to see all of the texts and emails between Eddie Hearn [Benn’s promoter] and all the parties involved in this fiasco. #Discovery #EubankJrBenn.”

Eubank Jr quoted the tweet in a reply which said: "How about I get you a jet to the UK tomorrow and we scrap at the O2 on Saturday for the fans that are now missing out because Conor Benn fumbled AND crumbled under the pressure?

“You come in as heavy as you want #ForTheFans #EubankJrPaul.”

Eubank v Benn in December?

December 17 has been touted as a possible date for a rescheduled clash between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn.

The eagerly-anticipated all-British bout was cancelled this week after Benn failed a drugs test.

Now the are reporting the Saturday before Christmas could be the date for them to get it on after talks between promoters Matchroom and Wasserman.