REGULATION 25

Following a hearing before the Stewards of the British Boxing Board of Control, the Stewards found the matter not proven and the suspension of Mr. Shinfield’s licence was lifted.

The British Boxing Board of Control is aware that Conor Benn issued a public statement today, 28th July 2023, in relation to proceedings between UK Anti-Doping and him. The BBBofC refers to the statement published in response by UKAD at Statement from UK Anti-Doping on Conor Benn VADA test | UK Anti-Doping (ukad.org.uk).

The BBBofC will provide a further statement if and when able to do so. All enquiries regarding this matter should be directed to UK Anti-Doping.

TOURNAMENT DATES

York Hall, London – 3rd June 2023. Promoter Mark Prior.

Meca, Swindon – 3rd June 2023. Promoter Mark Neilson.

York Hall, London – 9th June 2023. Promoter Frank Warren.

Wembley Arena, London – 10th June 2023. Promoter Eddie Hearn.

Tolworth Recreation Centre – 10th June 2023. Promoter Anthony Oparaocha.

York Hall, London – 16th June 2023. Promoter Ben Shalom.

York Hall, London – 17th June 2023. Promoter Steve Goodwin.

Brentwood Centre, Essex – 17th June 2023. Promoter John Clark.

Peacock Gym, Essex – 17th June 2023. Promoter Tony Bowers.

York Hall, London – 24th June 2023. Promoter Steve Goodwin.

O2 Academy, Bournemouth – 24th June 2023. Promoter Steve Bendall.

Ballin, Kent – 25th June 2023. Promoter Anthony Oparaocha.

Grays Civic Centre, Essex – 30th June 2023. Promoter Mervyn Turner.

REGULATION 25

JOSHUA GUSTAVE. Mr Gustave appeared with Kevin Campion and Paul Kavanagh. The Council gave Mr Gustave words of guidance.

REGULATION 8.6.9 & 25

PIOTR MIRGA. Mr Mirga appeared with Kevin Campion. The Council gave Mr Mirga words of guidance.

REGULATION 20.4.2 & 25

DEREK WADDELL. Mr Waddell appeared alone. The Council placed a severe reprimand on Mr Waddell's file and fined him.

REGULATION 20.4.2 & 25

AL SIESTA. Mr Siesta appeared alone. The Council gave Mr Siesta words of guidance.

REGULATION 5.10

JUSTIN MENZIE. Appeared with Mervyn Turner. The Council decided that contest reports would be required for Mr Menzie going forward.

REGULATION 5.13 & 25

BILLY UNDERWOOD. Mr Underwood failed to appear. The Council decided that Mr Underwood's licence would be suspended until such time as he had appeared.

NEXT MEETING

5th July 2023.

The British Boxing Board of Control Limited (“BBBoC”) refers to a statement published today, 20 April 2023, by UK Anti-Doping (“UKAD”). As stated therein, the BBBoC can confirm that Conor Benn has been charged by UKAD with an Article 2.2 violation for the alleged Use of a Prohibited Substance.

The BBBoC relies upon UKAD to ensure that professional boxers comply with the UKAD Rules (as incorporated into the BBBoC’s Rules and Regulations), and awaits the outcome of the UKAD process in due course. The BBBoC will not be making any further comment at this time.

LIAM SMITH

CHRIS EUBANK JNR.

REGULATION 25 - MISCONDUCT

The Stewards of the British Boxing Board of Control considered comments made by Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jnr. at the Press Conference dated 19th January 2023 at their meeting on Wednesday, 12th April 2023.

Mr. Smith did not appear nor was legally represented. Mr. Eubank Jnr. did not appear but was legally represented.

Following full consideration of all facts placed before the Stewards, the Stewards found that the misconduct charge was proven for both Boxers.

Mr. Smith and Mr. Eubank Jnr. were both fined, payment to be made within twenty-eight days.