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Martin Domin

Chris Eubank Jr responds to Conor Benn failing drug test before fight

Chris Eubank Jr had responded to Conor Benn's failed drug test - with a single emoji.

Benn returned an adverse test for banned substance clomiphene in August ahead of his clash with his bitter rival this weekend. The substance is found in medication taken by women who are infertile, but can also boost testosterone in men.

But Saturday night's fight will go ahead after Benn passed subsequent tests, with Eubank Jr responding to a statement from promoter Eddie Hearn with a face-palm emoji, showing his disbelief. Matchroom boss Hearn had said: “We have been made aware that a random anti-doping test for Conor Benn conducted by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association returned an adverse analytical finding for trace amounts of a fertility drug.

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