![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/conor-benn-admits-to-failing-two-drug-tests-but-insists-he-is-innocent/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/0_Chris-Eubank-Jr-v-Conor-Benn-Media-Workout-Outernet-London-1.jpg&description=Conor Benn has confirmed he failed TWO drug tests in the lead-up to his ill-fated fight with Chris Eubank Jr. The clash between the sons of legends was cancelled at 48 hours notice when the British Boxing Board of Control refused to sanction the fight due to Benn failing a drug test in September. But it is now emerged he had also failed one two months earlier - but he and his team passed it off as a faulty test. "I was informed (of the first fail) and I thought, 'It's probably a faulty test'," Ben told The Sun. 'I thought, 'We'll get to the bottom of it'. We're still trying to do that. We're making progress. But the way it's been blown up has affected me so much. My innocence will be proven. It has to be. Conor Benn has maintained his innocence (Image: PA) "I passed all my UKAD tests, which people aren't talking about. I've passed all my tests in and out of camp. I've been a professional for seven years and never failed a test. I signed up to VADA in February, so it doesn't make any sense. Why would I take something then? 'Trace amounts were found. The tiniest of traces. The only thing I can think of is contamination. 'I've not taken anything. I never have done, never would. It's not what I stand for, it's not what my team stands for. Why would I take the biggest fight of my life, sign up to VADA — voluntary anti-doping — and then take this substance? 'If you Google this substance, it stays in your system for months. Do I look like an idiot?' There will be more to follow on this breaking sports news story - we'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story HERE. Get email updates on the day's biggest stories straight to your inbox by signing up for our newsletters. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by following The Mirror every time you see our name. Follow The Mirror on Google News - CLICK HERE and click the star Follow){kind=link}
Benn’s fight with Chris Eubank Jr was cancelled earlier this month after the former tested positive for a banned substance
Conor Benn has confirmed he failed TWO drug tests in the lead-up to his ill-fated fight with Chris Eubank Jr.
The clash between the sons of legends was cancelled at 48 hours’ notice when the British Boxing Board of Control refused to sanction the fight due to Benn failing a drug test in September. But it is now emerged he had also failed one two months earlier – but he and his team passed it off as a faulty test.
“I was informed (of the first fail) and I thought, âIt’s probably a faulty test’,” Benn told The Sun. “I thought, âWe’ll get to the bottom of it’. We’re still trying to do that. We’re making progress. But the way it’s been blown up has affected me so much. My innocence will be proven, it has to be.
“I passed all my UKAD tests, which people aren’t talking about. I’ve passed all my tests in and out of camp. I’ve been a professional for seven years and never failed a test. I signed up to VADA in February, so it doesn’t make any sense. Why would I take something then? “Trace amounts were found. The tiniest of traces. The only thing I can think of is contamination.