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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Exclusive by Donald McRae

Eubank Jr likely to be denied permission for revival of Conor Benn fight

Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn were originally due to fight last October. Photograph: Steven Paston/PA

The proposed revival of Conor Benn’s bout against Chris Eubank Jr is in danger of being derailed because the British Boxing Board of Control is likely to deny Eubank Jr permission to take part in the fight even if it is located abroad.

All British boxing licence-holders need to apply to the board for permission to compete in a foreign territory under a different commission. If they refuse to do so then they run the risk of their British licence being suspended.

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