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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Matthew Holt

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn postponed as Eddie Hearn hopes dashed after failed drugs test

Chris Eubank Jr's catchweight bout against Conor Benn at the 02 Arena in London has been called off following the latter's adverse drug test finding.

With both Wasserman and Matchroom Boxing initially announcing no suspension had been given the way of Benn, the British Board of Boxing Control announced on Wednesday any such bout would be prohibited.

Representatives of 25-year-old Benn had been in court attempting to seek an injunction into the matter. Eddie Hearn had also hoped a resolution could be found with his best attempts now falling on deaf ears.

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