Eddie Hearn has backed recent comments that reports of Conor Benn failing doping tests worry some in the sport.
Benn and boxing fans are patiently waiting for the conclusion from the WBC on the their investigation on banned substances found in the fighter’s systems.
With the help of his legal team, he provided 270 pages of evidence that he believes will clear his name and get him reinstated into the sanctioning agency’s world rankings without punished.
Soon there will be an announcement from WBCbut in the meantime, people are speculating what the records might say.
Recently, former cruiser world champion, Tony Bellew, claimed that the information Benn provided ‘feared people’, and promoter Eddie Hearn now shares the same beliefs. Professional boxing fan.
“There are a lot of things that have happened that will make people lose sleep. We are waiting for this decision to be made so he can start moving, fighting back and taking whatever action he needs to take.
But it’s very upsetting because sometimes we’re told it’s going to happen today or tomorrow… it’s out of our control, but it’s coming soon.”
In a private interview with ID BoxingThe promoter said there was a lot in the report that would ‘a lot of people worry’.
The comments came after Benn sent a message to the British Boxing Control Board to say they would be hearing from his lawyers.
The council is conducting their own investigation independent of the WBC and many fans feel that this is an investigation that should carry more weight. However, according to their Secretary General, Robert Smith, so far the fighter has not provided information.
Despite the ongoing uncertainty, Benn is said to be ready to return.
