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George Flood

Conor Benn admits feeling suicidal after failed drugs tests: ‘I didn’t think I would see another day’

Conor Benn has admitted to having suicidal feelings in the aftermath of failed drugs tests that threatened to ruin his boxing career.

In an emotional interview with Piers Morgan released on TalkTV on Monday night, the British welterweight said he "didn't think he'd see another day" as he struggled after returning adverse findings for fertility drug clomifene during two separate Voluntary Anti-Doping (VADA) tests before a massive fight against rival Chris Eubank Jr that was eventually cancelled in October.

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