NIGEL BENN has defended son Conor for failing a doping test that blew the Chris Eubank Jr showdown.
The 26-year-old welterweight failed a VADA test in the build-up to Saturday’s planned showdown, causing the bout to be axed.
Conor Benn returned an adverse finding for the banned substance clomifene
His legendary father Nigel has now come out swinging in defence of his son
The British boxing board of control refused to sanction the fight after the failed test was revealed, despite promoter Eddie Hearn trying to bulldoze the bout in through the courts.
But now Benn Sr, 58, seems to have accepted the ruling and begun planning for a rescheduled catchweight clash.
Benn, whose son tested positive for a testosterone booster, wrote: “Hi guys, as you know we’re in total shock.
“I’ve been with my son for the last ten weeks and the training has absolutely gone the best it could have been.
“He’s a dedicated trainer, he leaves no stone unturned and we’ll get to the bottom of this, I love my son.
“I know he don’t cut no corners, he just goes straight at it 100 per cent but we’ll keep you informed, we’ll let you know what the next step is.
“But he’s a faithful trainer and a clean athlete, speak to you all soon, God bless.”
Benn is not banned by the British boxing board.
That is because he has passed his UKAD tests.
And it is VADA sample that has been flagged
Conor, insists he is a clean athlete and he will clear his name under trainer Tony Sims.
Eubank has vowed to punish Benn in the ring when the pair finally meet.
