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Alex Pattle

Conor Benn apologises for ‘bitter’ handling of drug-test saga

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Conor Benn has apologised for his ‘bitter’ handling of his ongoing drug-test saga.

Benn, 26, failed two drug tests in the lead-up to his scheduled fight with Chris Eubank Jr in October, leading to the cancellation of the bout. Benn has maintained his innocence ever since, and the WBC has cleared the Briton of ‘intentional doping’. However, the British Boxing Board of Control stripped Benn of his licence, and the welterweight was suspended by UK Anti-Doping in April.

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