Conor Benn

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Conor Nigel Benn is a British professional boxer. He is the son of former two-division world champion of boxing, Nigel Benn. He made his professional debut in 2016. In 2018, he won the vacant WBA Continental (Europe) welterweight title when he defeated Cedrick Peynaud via UD.

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Ukad will not appeal Benn suspension being lifted Conor Benn's hopes of returning to the ring in Britain move a step closer as UK Anti-Doping decides not to appeal his suspension being lifted. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Benn's provisional doping suspension lifted Conor Benn's provisional suspension is lifted after a two-year battle with UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) and the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC). BBC Sport - Published on November 6, 2024
Benn provisionally suspended again after appeals Conor Benn is provisionally suspended from fighting again after successful appeals by UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) and the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC). BBC Sport - Published on May 10, 2024

I will fight to death to prove innocence - Benn Conor Benn says he is willing to "fight to the death to prove his innocence" after a provisional doping suspension in 2022. BBC Sport - Published on January 25, 2024
Benn to fight Dobson in Las Vegas in February Conor Benn will fight undefeated American welterweight Peter Dobson - and not Chris Eubank - on Saturday, 3 February in Las Vegas. BBC Sport - Published on December 22, 2023
Hearn seeks Benn-Eubank date with Joshua on bill Promoter Eddie Hearn says his "intention" is to make a Conor Benn v Chris Eubank fight happen in December. BBC Sport - Published on October 9, 2023

Benn claims points win in first bout since suspension Conor Benn claims a unanimous points decision win over Rodolfo Orozco in Florida in his first fight since the lifting of his provisional doping suspension. BBC Sport - Published on September 24, 2023
Benn could return to action next week in Florida Matchroom Boxing are exploring whether Conor Benn could return to action in Florida on 23 September. BBC Sport - Published on September 16, 2023
Benn 'cleared by Ukad' and 'free to fight' in UK Conor Benn says he has been cleared by UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) and is free to fight in the United Kingdom again. BBC Sport - Published on July 28, 2023
June fight for Eubank-Benn 'definitely not signed' Chris Eubank Jr is not close to agreeing to a rescheduled fight with Conor Benn, says Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn. BBC Sport - Published on March 29, 2023

'Benn to fight in America or Middle East in June' Conor Benn will fight in America or the Middle East in June, possibly against Manny Pacquiao or Chris Eubank Jr, says promoter Eddie Hearn. BBC Sport - Published on March 10, 2023
Benn has 'concerns' about drug testing in boxing Conor Benn says he has "serious concerns" about the testing system in boxing after the WBC ruled his failed drugs test was not "intentional". BBC Sport - Published on February 28, 2023
Benn welcomes 'ultimate outcome' after WBC ruling Conor Benn says he "welcomes the ultimate outcome" after the World Boxing Council rules his failed drugs test is not intentional. BBC Sport - Published on February 23, 2023	Benn failed drug test after 'highly-elevated' egg intake Conor Benn is reinstated to the WBC rankings as it rules his failed drugs test was not intentional and could have been caused be the overconsumption of eggs. BBC Sport - Published on February 22, 2023
Truth about drug tests will soon come out - Benn Britain's Conor Benn says "the truth will soon come out" following his positive tests for a banned substance. BBC Sport - Published on December 13, 2022	I only need to be 50% to beat Smith - Eubank Chris Eubank Jr tells Liam Smith he is an easier fight than Conor Benn before their middleweight fight in Manchester on 21 January. BBC Sport - Published on November 29, 2022
Fight Talk: Bivol-Ramirez bout has fans excited The biggest talking points in boxing this week, including excitement building around Dmitry Bivol's clash with Gilberto Ramirez, Katie Taylor eyes a home event and Conor Benn left "broken". BBC Sport - Published on November 1, 2022	Conor Benn has fight on his hands to prove innocence, says Eddie Hearn Promotor Eddie Hearn says Conor Benn has a "fight on his hands" to prove his innocence after failing a drugs test in the build-up to his fight against Chris Eubank Jr. BBC Sport - Published on October 27, 2022
Conor Benn thinks misconduct charge is 'absurd' says promoter Eddie Hearn Conor Benn feels the misconduct charge levelled against him by the BBBofC is "absurd", according to his promoter Eddie Hearn. BBC Sport - Published on October 27, 2022	Conor Benn: Briton "voluntarily relinquishes" boxing licence after British Boxing Board of Control hearing Conor Benn voluntarily relinquishes his boxing licence after failing a drug test before his fight with Chris Eubank Jr. BBC Sport - Published on October 26, 2022
Conor Benn is 'clean' despite failed drug test, says dad Nigel Nigel Benn says his son Conor is "clean" despite a failed drug test leading to the postponement of his fight with Chris Eubank Jr. BBC Sport - Published on October 7, 2022	Conor Benn v Chris Eubank Jr: Common sense prevails on 'grim day for boxing' BBC Sport reflects on a "grim day for boxing' after the cancellation of Conor Benn v Chris Eubank Jr and where Benn goes from here after being thrust into the centre of a doping scandal. BBC Sport - Published on October 7, 2022
Conor Benn v Chris Eubank Jr: Fight postponed but promoters unhappy with 'handling' of situation Chris Eubank Jr's promoter Kalle Sauerland says he is unhappy with how the postponement of his fight with Connor Benn has been handled. BBC Sport - Published on October 6, 2022	Conor Benn v Chris Eubank Jr fight postponed The fight between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr, due to take place in London on Saturday, is postponed following the former returning an "adverse analytical finding". BBC Sport - Published on October 6, 2022
Boxing board says Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr's fight 'prohibited' after failed drug test Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr's fight could be cancelled this weekend after the British Boxing Board of Control stepped in and said the bout was "prohibited" following a failed drug test. Sky News - Published on October 5, 2022	Conor Benn in 'adverse' drug test before Chris Eubank Jr fight Conor Benn returns an "adverse analytical finding for trace amounts of a fertility drug" before Saturday's fight with Chris Eubank Jr, promoters have said. BBC Sport - Published on October 5, 2022
Chris Eubank Jr v Conor Benn: Tony Bellew shuts down Eubank '60%' claims In his BBC Sport column, Tony Bellew says all the pressure is on Chris Eubank Jr in his fight against Conor Benn on Saturday night. BBC Sport - Published on October 5, 2022	Chris Eubank Jr v Conor Benn: Eubank 'believes' legendary father will be in his corner for fight Chris Eubank Jr says he "believes" his father Chris Eubank Sr will be one of his three corner men when he faces Conor Benn on Saturday but admits he isn't 100% sure. BBC Sport - Published on October 5, 2022
Chris Eubank Jr v Conor Benn: Can duo emerge from their fathers' shadows? Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn prepare to face each other 30 years on from their fathers' iconic rivalry. BBC Sport - Published on October 4, 2022	Chris Eubank Jr v Conor Benn: Eubank's lack of 'respect' for rival's punching power 'scares' Roy Jones Jr Roy Jones Jr speaks to BBC Sport about Chris Eubank Jr v Conor Benn and why he agreed to step aside from coaching Eubank for the fight. BBC Sport - Published on October 3, 2022
Chris Eubank Jr says 'if I lose to Conor Benn, I am finished' in boxing Chris Eubank Jr says he "will be finished" in boxing if he loses to Conor Benn in their catchweight fight on 8 October. BBC Sport - Published on August 12, 2022	Chris Eubank Jr says he is 'finished with boxing' if he loses to Conor Benn Chris Eubank Jr says he will be "finished" if he fails to beat Conor Benn when they fight on 8 October. BBC Sport - Published on August 12, 2022
Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr to fight at London's O2 Arena in October Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr will fight at London's O2 Arena on Saturday, 8 October, almost 30 years since their fathers shared one of the most iconic rivalries in British boxing history. BBC Sport - Published on August 9, 2022	Fight Talk: Boxing world applauds Derek Chisora after thrilling win over Kubrat Pulev Who should Derek Chisora fight next? Plus Conor Benn v Chris Eubank Jr rumours quashed and Anthony Yarde and Joshua Buatsi move closer to world-title shots. It's Fight Talk. BBC Sport - Published on July 10, 2022
Conor Benn: Eddie Hearn targets Kell Brook bout for fighter after Chris van Heerden victory Promoter Eddie Hearn says he wants to see Conor Benn fight fellow Briton Kell Brook in his next bout after the welterweight knocked out Chris van Heerden. BBC Sport - Published on April 17, 2022	Conor Benn v Chris van Heerden: British welterweight secures second-round knockout in Manchester Conor Benn makes short work of South Africa's Chris van Heerden as the British welterweight continues his charge towards a world title shot. BBC Sport - Published on April 16, 2022
Fight Talk: After beating Liam Williams in Cardiff, what's next for Chris Eubank Jr? After beating Liam Williams in Cardiff, could a world-title shot be next for Chris Eubank Jr? Or is Conor Benn at catchweight a real possibility? BBC Sport - Published on February 8, 2022