The British Boxing Board of Control Limited (the “BBBoC”) is aware that the WBC has considered two positive findings in relation to Mr. Conor Benn who, at the time the relevant samples were taken in 2022, was a licence holder with the BBBoC. The BBBoC has not been party to the review conducted by the WBC and has not been provided with sight of any evidence submitted on Mr. Benn’s behalf.

The BBBoC is aware that the WBC has concluded its own review into at least one of the two positive findings and reached its own decision, published today 22nd February 2023. For clarity, whilst the BBBoC wishes to make clear that it respects the WBC, the WBC is a sanctioning body and not a governing body. The BBBoC was the governing body with whom Mr. Benn was licensed at the material time, and as such any alleged anti-doping violation shall be dealt with in accordance with its rules and regulations.

The BBBoC has adopted the UK Anti-Doping Rules published by UK Anti-Doping, and those formed part of the rules to which Mr. Benn was bound. As such, the decision of the WBC does not affect the ongoing implementation of the BBBoC’s rules (and those of UKAD).

The UK Anti-Doping Rules make clear what conduct constitutes an Anti-Doping Rule Violation as defined in those rules (and in the World Anti-Doping Code) and specifically set out the circumstances in which such violations can be committed by way of strict liability.

TOURNAMENT DATES

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester. 18th February 2023. Promoter Pat Barrett.

Platinum Suite, Sheffield United FC. 18th February 2023. Promoter Dennis Hobson.

Oldham Leisure Centre. 4th March 2023. Promoter Frank Duffin.

Liverpool Olympia. 4th March 2023. Promoter Steve Wood.

OEC Sheffield. 5th March 2023. Promoter Stefy Bull.

Bradford Hotel, Bradford. 11h March 2023. Promoter Darren Burley.

University of Bolton Stadium. 11th March 2023. Promoter Steve Wood.

M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool. 11th March 2023. Promoter Eddie Hearn.

Metrodome, Barnsley. 17th March 2023. Promoter Stefy Bull.

Oldham Leisure Centre. 18th March 2023. Promoter Frank Duffin.

Robin Park LC, Wigan. 18th March 2023. Promoter Steve Wood.

Doncaster Dome. 18th March 2023. Promoter Stefy Bull.

Liverpool Olympia. 18th March 2023. Promoter Mark Bateson.

University of Bolton Stadium. 24th March 2023. Promoter Nisse Sauerland.

AO Arena, Manchester. 25th March 2023. Promoter Ben Shalom.

REGULATION 4.9 & 5.10

Boxer Dean Wilkinson. Appeared before the Council represented by Second Dan Booth. OK to continue subject to the following condition:

a. Report required from an Official until further notice.

REGULATION 5.10

The following boxers did not appear and were considered in their absence:

Dale Arrowsmith. OK to continue without any conditions.

John Spencer. OK to continue subject to the following condition:

a. Report required from an Official until further notice.

Sean Jackson. Not previously considered. OK to continue without conditions.

REGULATION 3.25, 5.20, 20.4.2 & 25

Manager/Matchmaker Al Siesta. Appeared before the Council unrepresented. Severely reprimanded, fined and ordered to pay costs.

Boxer Rustem Fatkhullin. Appeared before the Council unrepresented. Suspension lifted.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING

Sunday, 26th March 2023

TOURNAMENT DATES

4th March 2023. Harvey Hadden, Nottingham. Promoter Scott Calow.

10th March 2023. Hangar, Wolverhampton. Promoter Errol Johnson.

11th March 2023. Athena, Leicester. Promoter Carl Greaves.

11th March 2023. Sports Connexions, Coventry. Promoter Tommy Owens.

17th March 2023. Dudley Town Hall, Dudley. Promoter Errol Johnson.

24th March 2023. Maher Centre, Leicester. Promoter Lee Eaton.

25th March 2023. Fenton Manor, Stoke. Promoter Scott Lawton.

25th March 2023. Telford International. Promoter Frank Warren.

25th March 202. Newark Showground, Newark. Promoter Carl Greaves.

25th March 2023. H Suite, Birmingham. Tommy Owens.

30th March 2023. Premier Suite, Cannock. Promoter Scott Murray.

REGULATION 4.12 & 25

Martin Taundry. Suspension lifted with immediate effect.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING

Sunday, 12th March 2023.

TOURNAMENT DATES

AO Arena, Manchester. 21st January 2023. Promoter Ben Shalom.

Magna Centre, Rotherham. 10th February 2023. Promoter Issrar Asif.

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester. 10th February 2023. Promoter Kieran Farrell.

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester. 18th February 2023. Promoter Pat Barrett.

Platinum Suite, Sheffield United FC. 18th February 2023. Promoter Dennis Hobson.

Doncaster Dome. 18th February 2023. Promoter Steve Wood.

REGULATION 4.9 & 5.10

Boxer Craig Sumner. Appeared before the Council represented by Manager Kieran Farrell. Interviewed extensively regarding his career. OK to continue subject to the following condition:

a. Report required from an Official until further notice.

Boxer Richard Starkey. Appeared before the Council represented by Manager Steve Wood. Interviewed extensively regarding his career. OK to continue subject to the following condition:

a. Report required from an Official until further notice.

Boxer Dean Wilkinson. Manager Curtis Gargano tendered an apology. Licence suspended.

REGULATION 5.10

The following boxers did not appear and were considered in their absence:

Steven Maguire. OK to continue subject to the following condition:

a. Report required from an Official until further notice.

Genadij Krajevskij. OK to continue subject to the following condition:

a. Report required from an Official until further notice.

CJ Wood. OK to continue subject to the following condition:

a. Report required from an Official until further notice.

REGULATION 5.13 & 25

Boxer Marcel Braithwaite. Appeared before the Council represented by Trainer Karl Barry. Matter proven. Severely reprimanded and fined.

Manager/Trainer Wayne Smith. Appeared before the Council represented by Trainer Karl Barry. Matter proven. Severely reprimanded and fined.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING

12th February 2023.

Tournament Dates

24th February 2023. Utilita Arena. Promoter Philip Jeffries.

1st April 2023. Rainton Meadows Arena. Promoter Matty Jobes.

Regulation 25

April Hunter. Fined.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING

Sunday, 19th February, 2023.