Benn fails drug test

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Jurisdiction is probably not the exact wording they used…

 

I tell you what's quite noticeable in this video and probably others

Hearn speaking fast and confidently throughout the video, then the Benn subject comes up

Slows right down, choosing his words far more carefully and just being that more aware of the possibility of soundbites where as he generally doesn't care

 

A con man at work.

 

Boxing News had an absolute stinker here. Embarrassing stuff.

Clarification from Matchroom Boxing regarding recent Boxing News article

In response to a recent article written by Thomas Hauser and published by Boxing News, Matchroom Boxing has clarified that Conor Benn undertook appropriate VADA testing ahead of his recent comeback bout in Florida, complied with all applicable regulations and that all legal procedures were followed. Further, Mr. Hauser’s claim that Benn’s ‘scientific evidence’ had been rejected by UKAD was categorically false.

The article should not have been published without Matchroom Boxing’s position being included. Boxing News therefore apologises to Matchroom Boxing and Conor Benn for the error and any harm caused.

https://www.boxingnewsonline.net/cl...-boxing-regarding-recent-boxing-news-article/

 

Boxing news would never have issued that apology if there sources were 100%

 

Hearn said that once Benn got the win in Florida he would be in touch with the BBBofC about Benn fighting Eubank in the UK. I wonder how that little chat went?

 

If he applies for a licence, is there any particular rule that would prevent him getting one? Active proceedings between BBBoC/UKAD and the boxer perhaps? Sounds like that could be challenged in court to be honest, if the appeal isn't before December then he could challenge that as a restraint of trade. Wouldn't be surprised if that happens.

 

If Conor Benn is fighting again in December, it will be abroad again.

 

I think so but we'll see how and when the appeal plays out.

 

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Looks like Eubank vs Benn could be heading to Abu Dhabi on December 23. Regardless of what you think of the fight, you have to admit that Matchroom have had an amazing run in the final part of the year.

 

They could put on a show of 10 world title fights the week before and it would still be an absolute disgrace that they're putting Benn in the ring, undoing all their credibility in the process.

 

Matchroom have had a stinker this year along with the other promoters.

Not nearly enough UK based fights made that the fans want to see.

 

Picked up on this late. This isn't the stinker you think it is.

It's a carefully drafted apology which will have gone back and forth several times between the parties. Key part:

a recent article written by Thomas Hauser and published by Boxing News

i.e. Boxing News are accepting responsibility for publishing, and for not insisting on a Matchroom statement. However the implication is that Hauser alone is responsible as a freelance for the content - BN accept editorial oversight in not insisting on the right to reply, nothing more. Given US libel laws compared to ours, no way will Matchroom pursue Hauser legally.

What we see here is Matchroom lawyers identifying a low hanging fish. One where they can use the law to force an apology that looks damning on Boxing News, but under investigation it absolutely isn't that.

Any news on Eddie Hearn's lawsuit vs Jake Paul, by the way?

 

It's true, but boxing promoters have no morals.