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Matt Verri

Conor Benn hits out at ‘agenda’ as UKAD and British Boxing Board of Control appeal lifting of suspension

The British Boxing Board of Control and UK Anti-Doping have appealed the decision to lift Conor Benn’s suspension from boxing.

Benn has been out of the ring for 16 months after failing two drugs tests ahead of his cancelled fight with Chris Eubank Jr last October, but appeared to be nearing a comeback after the independent National Anti-Doping Panel lifted his suspension in July.

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