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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Matthew Holt

Lyndon Arthur makes clear point over Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn fight suspension

Lyndon Arthur has insisted that Chris Eubank Jr's supposed bout with Conor Benn that was scheduled for this weekend could never have gone ahead.

Benn, 25, tested positive for banned infertility drug Clomifene following a random test and has since forced Matchroom Boxing to pull the plug on this weekend's event. Set to be fought at catchweight, Eubank was expected to make the step up to meet the bout's required category.

Arthur however - who currently holds a record of 19-1 as a light-heavyweight - was set to fight Cesar Hernan Reynoso, with the event now cancelled following Thursday's announcement.

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