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Conor Benn has been REMOVED from the WBC world rankings after two failed drug tests before the grudge match with Chris Eubank Jr was canceled – with sanctions body suspending his ranking amid ongoing investigations
- Conor Benn Suspended From WBC World Rankings After Failing Drug Tests
- Benn failed two tests for clomiphene ahead of his canceled match against Chris Eubank Jr
- The 26-year-old was rated fifth in the WBC standings ahead of the damaging saga
- Now the WBC has suspended its ranking pending the outcome of investigations
Conor Benn has been removed from the WBC world rankings pending the outcome of investigations into his two positive drug tests.
The 26-year-old, who failed tests for clomiphene in July and September, was rated fifth in the WBC standings ahead of the saga that threatened to derail his career.
While the WBC website still shows Benn in that position, their president Mauricio Sulaiman has revealed that his ranking has been suspended until the conclusion of the investigation, with both the WBC and the British anti-doping practice conducting separate investigations.
Conor Benn has been removed from the WBC world rankings after his two failed drug tests
Benn’s failed tests led to his grudge match with Chris Eubank Jr being canceled too late
Sulaiman said: “We are in talks with Conor Benn and his legal team and we will investigate this fully and go through the protocol and process. He will be dropped from the rankings until we can make a final decision.”
Obviously, the WBC investigation, which will have more of an impact on when Benn can fight abroad, could be resolved before Christmas.
Benn has maintained his innocence as his team currently investigates possible contamination of his samples and questions the procedures surrounding the VADA testing.