Following the British Boxing Board of Control Limited’s decision on 4th October 2022 to prohibit the contest between Chris Eubank Jnr. and Conor Benn that was scheduled to take place on 8th October 2022, the Board is aware that it has been widely reported in the press that an ‘A’ sample provided by Mr. Benn to the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association tested positive for a prohibited substance. UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has launched an investigation in relation to Mr. Benn and the Board is in communication with UKAD in relation to that investigation. The Board will release further details in relation to this matter, as and when appropriate.

TOURNAMENT DATES

York Hall, London – 1st October 2022. Promoter Mark Neilson.

O2 Arena, London – 8th October 2022. Promoter Eddie Hearn.

Grays Civic Hall, Grays – 15th October 2022. Promoter Lee Eaton.

O2 Arena, London – 15th October 2022. Promoter Ben Shalom.

Kassam Stadium, Oxford – 15th October 2022. Promoter Mark Neilson.

O2 Academy, Bournemouth – 22nd October 2022. Promoter Steve Bendall.

Plymouth Guildhall – 29th October 2022. Promoter Jack Green.

Wembley Arena, London – 29th October 2022. Promoter Eddie Hearn.

York Hall, London – 29th October 2022. Promoter Lee Eaton.

REGULATION 5.10

Jordan Grannum – ok to continue without restrictions.

Lee Hallett – ok to continue without restrictions.

Justin Menzie – ok to continue without restrictions.

REGULATION 25

Jordan Grannum. Mr Grannum appeared with Manager Steve Goodwin. The Council was satisfied that no further action was required and the current restriction was lifted.

Daron Wiseman. Did not appear. Reprimanded and given words of guidance for the future. The suspension was lifted.

NEXT MEETING

2nd November 2022

Tournament Dates

Liverpool Olympia, Liverpool – 24th September 2022. Promoter Steve Wood.

AJ Bell Stadium, Salford – 24th September 2022. Promoter Gary Booth.

AO Arena, Manchester – 24th September 2022. Promoter Frank Warren.

Metrodome, Barnsley – 30th September 2022. Promoter Stefy Bull.

Oldham Leisure Centre – 1st October2022. Promoter Frank Duffin.

Knowsley LC, Liverpool – 1st October2022. Promoter D. Nelson/S. Wood.

Magna Centre, Rotherham – 7th October 2022. Promoter Susannah Schofield.

University of Bolton Stadium – 7th October 2022. Promoter Kieran Farrell.

Doncaster Racecourse – 8th October 2022. Promoter Steve Wood.

Premier Banqueting Suite, Leeds – 8th October 2022. Promoter Dennis Hobson.

University of Bolton Stadium – 8th October 2022. Promoter Lee Eaton.

AJ Bell Stadium, Salford – 15th October 2022. Promoter Pat Barrett.

Legacy Centre, Doncaster – 22nd October 2022. Promoter Stefy Bull.

Oldham Leisure Centre – 22nd October 2022. Promoter Frank Duffin.

Elland Road Stadium, Leeds – 28th October 2022. Promoter Mark Bateson.

Doncaster Dome – 28th October 2022. Promoter Issrar Asif.

Regulation 4.9 & 5.10

Mohammed Al-Warith. Appeared represented by Manager Wayne Smith and Trainer Karl Barry. The Council decided that he was OK to continue subject to the following condition:

a. Report required from an Official until further notice.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING

Sunday, 16th October 2022.

On the evening of 4th October 2022, the Board of the British Boxing Board of Control Limited resolved that the contest between Chris Eubank Jnr. and Conor Benn scheduled to take place on 8th October 2022 is prohibited as it is not in the interests of Boxing. That was communicated to the Boxers and Promoters involved on the morning of 5th October 2022

REGULATION 5.10

Christian Adjoufack. Licence withdrawn.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING

Sunday, 30th October 2022.