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Alex Pattle

Benn vs Eubank Jr will not take place in Britain as BBBofC denies application

PA Wire

Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr will not take place in Britain as things stand, despite plans to stage the fight in London on 3 February.

The all-British clash fell through on short notice in October 2022, after it was revealed that Benn had failed two drug tests, but efforts have since been made to reorganise the bout. Benn, 27, seemed to reveal the new date this week, telling Eubank Jr on X (formerly Twitter): “Feb 3 I’m ending your career #4rounds.”

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