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What Happened?
Former world champion Nigel Benn was recently pulled over by police and drug tested after eating Hula Hoops while driving his car. The father of welterweight contender Conor Benn was stopped by police for swerving on the road due to his wheelside snacking.
The Drug Test
The former WBC super-middleweight champion, Nigel Benn, underwent a roadside drug test conducted by the police. Fortunately, the 60-year-old boxing legend was found to be clear of any influence of drink or drugs and passed the test with flying colors.
Nigel's Reaction
Despite the unusual situation, Nigel Benn saw the humor in the incident and even shared a photo of the drug test on his Instagram account. He jokingly advised his followers, "DON'T EAT HULA HOOPS WHILE DRIVING," accompanied by laughing emojis.
Conor Benn's Boxing Career
Nigel Benn has been a constant presence in his son Conor's boxing journey. Conor, whose career faced setbacks after failing drug tests in the past, is now in negotiations for a fight with Chris Eubank Jr. Conor believes this potential bout could be one of the biggest British domestic fights in history, involving a father-son rivalry.
