Conor Benn is REMOVED from the WBC world rankings following two failed drugs tests before cancelled grudge match with Chris Eubank Jr – with the sanctioning body suspending his ranking amid ongoing investigations
- Conor Benn is suspended from the WBC world rankings after his failed drug tests
- Benn failed two tests for clomifene prior to his cancelled bout vs Chris Eubank Jr
- The 26-year-old was rated fifth in the WBC standings prior to the damaging saga
- Now the WBC have suspended his ranking pending outcome of investigations
Conor Benn has been removed from the WBC’s world rankings pending the outcome of investigations into his two positive drugs tests.
The 26-year-old, who failed tests for clomifene in July and September, was rated as fifth in the WBC standings prior to the saga that has threatened to derail his career.
While the WBC’s website still show Benn in that position, their president Mauricio Sulaiman has revealed his ranking is suspended until the conclusion of enquiries, with both the WBC and UK Anti-Doping conducting separate investigations.
Conor Benn has been removed from the WBC world rankings following his two failed drug tests
Benn’s failed tests led to his grudge match with Chris Eubank Jr being cancelled at late notice
Sulaiman said: ‘We are in communication with Conor Benn and his legal team and we will be investigating to the fullest and going through the protocol and process. He will be out of the rankings until we can make a final determination.’
It is understood the WBC investigation, which will have the greater bearing on when Benn can fight abroad, could be resolved before Christmas.
Benn has maintained his innocence, with his team currently examining possible contamination of his samples, as well as querying the procedures around the VADA testing.