Update: Boxer Conor Benn facing a potential two-year ban as he’s charged over his two positive drugs tests

April 20, 2023 Entertainment 1 Views

Conor Benn is facing a potential two-year ban after being formally charged by UK Anti-Doping over his two positive drugs tests.

Mail Sport revealed on Tuesday that the fighter had done a U-turn on his decision to withhold evidence from investigators and is currently serving a temporary suspension.

UKAD has now confirmed the 26-year-old has been charged under article 2.2 of their rules for ‘use’.

‘Following reports in the media and comments made by professional boxer Mr Conor Benn on Tuesday 18 April 2023, and in exceptional circumstances, UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) confirms that Mr Benn was notified and provisionally suspended by UKAD on 15 March 2023 in accordance with the UK Anti-Doping Rules.

‘Whilst provisionally suspended Mr Benn is prohibited from participating in any capacity (or assisting another Athlete in any capacity) in a Competition, Event or activity that is organised, convened, authorised or recognised by the British Boxing Board of Control or any other World Anti-Doping Code-compliant sport.

‘UKAD can also confirm that on 3 April 2023 it charged Mr Benn with an Article 2.2 violation for the alleged Use of a Prohibited Substance (clomifene). The charge against Mr Benn is pending and will now follow the Results Management process in accordance with the UK Anti-Doping Rules.

‘UKAD issues this statement in accordance with its Policy on Public disclosure of provisional suspensions and charges and Articles 7.10.7 and 7.11.5 of the UK Anti-Doping Rules. UKAD will not be providing any further comment at this stage.’