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Conor Benn ‘submits 270-page doc to the WBC in a bid to clear his identify’ after optimistic check

Conor Benn’s authorized staff has produced a 270-page doc to the World Boxing Council with the intention to show his innocence after his highly-anticipated bout with Chris Eubank Jr. was cancelled because of two failed medication assessments. 

The 26-year-old failed two assessments, from the WBC and the Boxing Board of Management after each assessments confirmed proof of the banned substance clomifene. 

Sportsmail’s Riath Al-Samarrai initially broke the story of Benn’s failed check on October 6, and Benn took to social media earlier in December to interrupt his silence on the continued investigation into his optimistic assessments. 

Conor Benn's legal team have submitted a 270-page document to the World Boxing Council

Conor Benn’s authorized staff have submitted a 270-page doc to the World Boxing Council

Sportsmail's Riath Al-Samarrai broke the exclusive of Benn's positive drugs test on October 6

Sportsmail’s Riath Al-Samarrai broke the unique of Benn’s optimistic medication check on October 6

The battle with Eubank was cancelled, earlier than the welterweight turned over his license to the British Boxing Board of Management (BBBC), which has an ongoing investigation into the optimistic assessments separate from that of the WBC. 

The WBC’s verdict was anticipated on the finish of December, nevertheless with the mammoth doc now submitted, it’s unclear whether or not that call will come at a later date.  

WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman informed the Telegraph: ‘We’ve got the doc which is 270 pages lengthy. We’ve got simply acquired it a few days in the past and it’ll take a while to finish our investigation, however we’re addressing it as we converse. 

Benn's highly-anticipated welterweight clash with Chris Eubank Jr was called off in October

Benn’s highly-anticipated welterweight conflict with Chris Eubank Jr was known as off in October

‘We’ve got a particular committee with specialists in numerous areas that may undergo it and can make the complete investigation.’

‘I am not going to enter particulars. The WBC has a full committee overlooking and addressing this particular matter and we wish this to be resolved as quickly as potential. 

‘I anticipated this to be completed by the tip of December however it’s 270 pages and there are lots of various things that need to be addressed so I do not understand how lengthy it is going to take.’

‘However let me be clear, this matter is simply and solely for the WBC, it has nothing to do with the Boxing Board [investigation] and UKAD. 

‘I do not know if he is suspended or not, that is solely relating to the place the boxer stands with the WBC check and whether or not he’s ranked with us. We’re doing our personal protocol for the WBC solely.’

The 26-year-old admitted to failed assessments in July, with the WBC, and September, with the Voluntary Anti-Doping Affiliation, with each returning proof of the banned substance. 

Benn's promoter Eddie Hearn recently said the finding would 'surprise' a lot of people

Benn’s promoter Eddie Hearn lately mentioned the discovering would ‘shock’ lots of people

Clomifene is a ladies’s fertility drug which is classed beneath hormone and metabolic regulators and may improve testosterone in males. 

Benn has maintained his innocence ever for the reason that information broke. Nonetheless, he has kept away from talking publicly as a result of ongoing investigation. His promoter Eddie Hearn has additionally abstained from talking intimately concerning the state of affairs.

Nonetheless, Benn has taken to social media to talk about the state of affairs. He mentioned the influence it was having on his psychological well being and pleaded his innocence.

The assertion learn: ‘I need to begin by saying this has been a really troublesome time – not only for me, however my household and my staff. I could not have gotten by way of this with out the love and help of these closest to me and my supporters who’ve stood by me, I’m eternally grateful.

Benn's failed tests led to his grudge match with Chris Eubank Jr being cancelled at late notice

Benn’s failed assessments led to his grudge match with Chris Eubank Jr being cancelled at late discover

‘My staff and I’ve labored extraordinarily laborious over the previous seven years to make me the fighter I’m right now, we now have by no means lower corners or cheated the grind in any manner. We imagine in work ethic, willpower and pure coronary heart to attain what we have got down to accomplish.

‘It has been actually laborious for me to just accept that folks suppose that I’d do what I used to be {accused} of however what I’ve come to grasp is folks rush to judgement, with out understanding the details particularly folks within the boxing neighborhood (and, most disappointingly, even those who know me).

‘Though I’ve evaded social media, I am effectively conscious of those that have thrown grime on my identify. I will forgive however I will not overlook.

‘Tony Sims has had a clear gymnasium for 26 years, I respect the gymnasium. Nobody is greater than the gymnasium! Exhausting work and dedication is what we stand for. We do not condone dishonest or chopping corners. 

‘I am grateful to my dad who has been with me by way of this complete interval and I am glad this nightmare is coming to an finish for the sake of our mixed psychological well being. 

‘By no means did we expect we might undergo one thing like this however they are saying the toughest battle is life and the adversity it brings. I need to make up for misplaced time and never let one other second go to waste.

‘Boxing is my life. I have been by way of hardships in my profession earlier than however nothing like this, I imagine in life you undergo adversity of every kind however what issues most is the way you reply. 

‘I’ve stayed within the gymnasium and continued to work extraordinarily laborious, staying optimistic that my innocence shall be confirmed and the reality will come out.

‘My staff has confirmed my innocence and the reality will quickly come out. Till then, I will not be commenting additional because of confidentiality.

Benn claimed in his social media post that he does not 'condone cheating or cutting corners'

Benn claimed in his social media submit that he doesn’t ‘condone dishonest or chopping corners’

‘There have been instances I feared it by no means would however all of us had religion. I am grateful to everybody who has supported me by way of this powerful time. powerful instances do not final, powerful folks do. We hold it shifting and can proceed to chase the tip objective of being world champion – it is a minor setback for a serious comeback.

‘For now, I’m trying ahead to sharing Christmas privately with my household and I shall be again in January. See you all in 2023, the 12 months I develop into world champion!’

And his promoter Hearn could not have spoken publicly concerning the investigation, however he clearly has full religion in his fighter’s innocence.

The notorious promoter lately informed iD Boxing: ‘I can not wait as a result of I feel lots of people shall be shocked by what’s about to come back out about Conor Benn. 

He went on to claim that 2023 will be the year that sees him become world champion

He went on to assert that 2023 would be the 12 months that sees him develop into world champion

‘I feel he’ll be preventing earlier than you suppose. If he does obtain a ban, which from the knowledge that we now have, I do not suppose it is essentially it is honest.

‘However whether it is, I do not suppose it is going to be an extended ban in any respect. I do not need to be too cocksure, however I feel it is going to be actually attention-grabbing about what comes out right here.

‘I feel there’s an excellent likelihood that he will not be receiving a ban. Once more, I can not say an excessive amount of, however that data. That is an impartial [investigation].

‘This can be a authorized system that’s being rolled by way of folks with all of the information and details. For my part, from what I’ve seen, if there’s a ban, it can’t be a large ban from the details that shall be produced.’

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