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Boxing – Conor Benn v Chris Algieri – WBA Continental Welterweight Title – Echo Arena, Liverpool, Britain – December 11, 2021 Conor Benn celebrates after his win against Chris Algieri Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
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Boxing – Conor Benn v Chris Algieri – WBA Continental Welterweight Title – Echo Arena, Liverpool, Britain – December 11, 2021 Conor Benn celebrates after his win against Chris Algieri Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
Conor Benn is not just known for being the WBA Continental welterweight title holder. And has often found himself in the midst of controversy. The son of former world champion, Nigel Benn, was scheduled to fight Chris Eubank Jr, in October 2022. However, the fight failed to materialize after the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) announced that Benn had tested positive for clomifene. The WBC recently announced that he has been cleared of all charges. And, Benn wasted no time in letting his thoughts out.
‼️ Conor Benn has now posted this in-depth statement on his positive drugs tests situation: "Cheaters should be caught and punished, but people like me who prove their innocence should be vindicated and allowed to continue their career." pic.twitter.com/g4P8O7lgzV
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) February 28, 2023
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Over a series of Instagram stories, Benn thanked the WBC for their decision. Additionally, he also pointed out the discrepancies, saying, “Anti-doping protections are obviously extremely important. But so is ensuring people are given due process and presumed innocent until proven guilty.”
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 11: Conor Benn poses with their belt alongside Eddie Hearn, Boxing Promoter and Chairman of Matchroom after victory in the WBA Continental Welterweight Title fight between Conor Benn and Chris Algieri at M&S Bank Arena on December 11, 2021 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
He further added, “Cheaters should be caught and punished. But people like me who prove their innocence should be vindicated. And allowed to continue their career.” Moreover, it looks like Benn is also out for BBofC’s blood. He also revealed that he plans to sue the organization.
Fans did not wish to read what Conor Benn said
Boxing fans were undoubtedly not in line with the ruling or with Benn’s statement. In fact, fans took to social media to share their thoughts on the same.
There has been no proof of innocence
— Alex Russell (@Alex_rssll) February 28, 2023
User @Alex_rssll mentioned that neither the ruling nor his statement proved his innocence.
I ain’t reading allat 🤣🤣
— MC (@UtdMicah) February 28, 2023
Ngl, I’m not reading all that someone summarise pls 😂😂😂
— ⚒ (@NXTierney) February 28, 2023
@ConorNigel write 10000000 pages on words doesn’t change the fact your a cheat
— . (@boxingdon23) February 28, 2023
Many users shed light on the fact that Benn released a rather exhaustive statement. Moreover, user @boxingdon23 added that he was a ‘cheat’ regardless of the long statement.
I knew Mauricio Sulaiman told him to change the contamination to the egg story hahahaha. Was so obvious! What a scammmm
— James Becker. (@JamesBecker1999) February 28, 2023
Meanwhile, user @JamesBecker1999 stated that the WBC chief might have had a hand in the change of ruling.
The ‘egg-zact’ scenario
It was announced that Benn failed the test due to an overconsumption of eggs. The ruling particularly mentioned, “Mr. Benn’s documented and highly-elevated consumption of eggs during the times relevant to the sample collection. Raised a reasonable explanation for the Adverse Finding.”
This, in turn, also cleared him of all charges against him. Many fans, however, were unsure about the ruling. What are your thoughts on Benn’s statement? Let us know in the comments below.
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