31/07/2023

UKAD v CONOR BENN

The British Boxing Board of Control (‘BBBofC’) is aware that Mr. Benn and UK Anti-Doping (‘UKAD’) have provided public comment in relation to confidential proceedings before the independent National Anti-Doping Panel.

The BBBofC is not able to comment on the proceedings between UKAD and Mr. Benn due to confidentiality restrictions. We refer to the statement issued by UK Anti-Doping found at https://www.ukad.org.uk/news/statement-uk-anti-doping-conor-benn-vada-test

As set out therein, we wish to reconfirm that the UK Anti-Doping Rules (“Rules”) which apply to those proceedings provide all relevant parties, including the BBBofC, with a right of appeal. The BBBofC takes all anti-doping matters extremely seriously and is considering the exercise of its rights pursuant to the Rules.

Further comment will not be provided pending conclusion of the UKAD process in full due to the confidentiality restrictions in place. All enquiries should be directed to UKAD, as the body responsible for the enforcement of the Rules.