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Matt Verri

What happened with Conor Benn's failed drugs tests? Saga explained ahead of Chris Eubank Jr showdown

Back in the ring: Conor Benn fights in the UK for the first time in three years - (Getty Images)

After two-and-a-half years of waiting, Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn will settle their rivalry in the ring on Saturday night.

It is a fight built on their surnames and one that was set to take place at a catchweight of 157lbs in October 2022, despite concerns over the risks of Eubank cutting down so much having spent much of his career at 168lbs.

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