Conor Benn speaks out following reports he failed a SECOND drug test

Conor Benn has hit out at reports claiming he failed another drug test earlier this year.

Last week it was revealed Benn, 26, had returned an ‘adverse’ finding for banned substance clomifene, leading to his hugely anticipated grudge match against Chris Eubank Jr being postponed just 48 hours before the opening bell. Clomifene is mainly used to treat infertility in women but can increase testosterone in men.

A new report now claims Benn is being investigated over another failed test from earlier this year for the same substance.

Benn secured a first-round knockout victory over Chris van Heerden in April, having secured another devastating stoppage win over Chris Algieri in December.

The Daily Mail quote an ’eminent source’ who claimed another positive finding has been covered up, telling the newspaper: ‘Yes. Earlier this year. Same stuff.’

Following the report, Benn appeared to hit back on social media, writing on his Instagram story: ‘I hope the apology is as loud as the disrespect.’

Benn’s camp have repeatedly denied any wrong doing with the welterweight vowing to clear his name.

‘I am truly gutted that we were unable to make this fight happen on Saturday and I am sorry to everyone who has been affected by the postponement,’ Benn said after his fight against Eubank Jr was officially called off last Thursday.

‘I am still completely shocked and surprised by this and it has been a tough couple of days. My team and I will consider the next options including rescheduling the fight, but my immediate is on clearing my name because I am a clean athlete.’

Trainer Tony Sims has also vowed to stand by his fighter.

‘After 26 years in boxing, a sport I love and have dedicated my life to, I can say hand on heart that I have never experienced or witnessed any athlete in my camp fail an anti-doping test, voluntary or mandatory and I stand proud by that fact,’ Sims said.

‘Today leaves me truly devastated as we call a postponement to such an amazing event that I was honoured to say I was part of.

‘I have worked closely with Conor Benn for the last 7 years, developing and mentoring him as a fighter in the ring and a man outside of it.

‘In particular we have completed this recent 12-week camp alongside Nigel, his father who has lived with Conor day to day, beginning to end.

‘Having spoken to Conor personally in length surrounding the subject and listening to him, I support him as a coach and a friend.

‘We are determined to get to the bottom of this as a team, working closely with Conor’s legal advisors in an effort to understand the meaning of the ‘adverse finding’ and resolve this matter urgently.’

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