Chris Eubank Jnr says there was no phone call with Conor Benn, but does expect their fight to still go ahead

Chris Eubank Jnr denied he was knowledgeable of Conor Benn’s failed PED take a look at by Benn himself

DESPITE Conor Benn’s declare that he phoned Chris Eubank Jnr this morning to inform him of an adversarial discovering in considered one of his performance-enhancing drug exams, Eubank Jnr says this call by no means happened and that he was as at nighttime as everybody else when information of Saturday’s (October 8) fight being beneath risk broke this afternoon.  

“There was no phone call,” Eubank Jnr instructed Chris Lloyd and Darren Barker of Matchroom Boxing at right now’s media exercise. “We haven’t spoken since this has been introduced, and it’s a disgrace. But my promoter, his promoter, and the (British) Boxing Board of Control are going to type it out. I’m clear, I’m 60%, and I’ve been examined my total profession, for the final 10 years.

“I’ve been tested more than I’ve ever been tested for a fight during this training camp. I have an app on my phone where I have to designate where I’m going to be every single day. I’ve been on that app for my entire career and will be on that app for the rest of my career. They can come and test me, blood, urine, unannounced, whenever they see fit. I have never failed a test.”

Benn’s optimistic take a look at for the banned substance clomifene has put Saturday’s fight with Eubank Jnr in critical jeopardy, although Eubank Jnr insists he’s each prepared to fight and more than pleased to fight ought to he and Benn be allowed to achieve this.

“Obviously I don’t condone illegal substances in the sport of boxing – especially boxing, because things can happen and health is a real issue,” Eubank Jnr stated. “I’m staying out of the politics. I don’t know what’s gone on. I’ve heard the information such as you guys have heard the information. All I can do is be knowledgeable and ensure I’m prepared to fight. I’m prepared and, as information unfolds, we’ll deal with it because it goes on.

“I have prepared, I’ve done my job, and it’s now in the hands of the promoters and the governing bodies to make this fight happen. All I can do is be ready.”

Asked whether or not he had considerations about combating an opponent who has failed a latest PED take a look at, Eubank Jnr stated, “Of course there are concerns, but, again, I’m ready. I’m a clean fighter, I’m prepared, I’ve cut the weight, and I’m ready to go. This is all unfolding. All I’ve got to do is make sure I’m ready to go.”

To end, he stated he “hopes” the fight goes ahead on Saturday, as deliberate, and in addition that, in his opinion, it “should do”, regardless of the bout being prohibited right now by the British Boxing Board of Control.

“I’m ready and he’s ready,” Eubank Jnr stated. “My promoters will do their best to make sure the fight goes ahead and the fans aren’t let down.”