Notices

27/11/2023

Mr Ian John-Lewis

Ian John-Lewis has withdrawn his claims of race discrimination made against the British Boxing Board of Control Limited (BBBofC) in the Employment Tribunal. The parties have reached an agreed confidential settlement to resolve their differences without any admission of liability.

The BBBofC reaffirms its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and will continue to work to ensure the trust of all those involved in the sport of professional boxing. There is no place for discrimination in this sport on the grounds of any protected characteristic, and the BBBofC strives to ensure that it upholds those values at all times.

19/10/2023

Jason Shinfield

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.

28/07/2023

Conor Benn

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.

20/04/2023

Conor Benn

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.

17/04/2023

Liam Smith & Chris Eubank Jnr.

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.

27/11/2023

Mr Ian John-Lewis

Ian John-Lewis has withdrawn his claims of race discrimination made against the British Boxing Board of Control Limited (BBBofC) in the Employment Tribunal. The parties have reached an agreed confidential settlement to resolve their differences without any admission of liability.

The BBBofC reaffirms its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and will continue to work to ensure the trust of all those involved in the sport of professional boxing. There is no place for discrimination in this sport on the grounds of any protected characteristic, and the BBBofC strives to ensure that it upholds those values at all times.

19/10/2023

Jason Shinfield

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.

28/07/2023

Conor Benn

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.

20/04/2023

Conor Benn

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.

17/04/2023

Liam Smith & Chris Eubank Jnr.

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.

27/11/2023

Mr Ian John-Lewis

Ian John-Lewis has withdrawn his claims of race discrimination made against the British Boxing Board of Control Limited (BBBofC) in the Employment Tribunal. The parties have reached an agreed confidential settlement to resolve their differences without any admission of liability.

The BBBofC reaffirms its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and will continue to work to ensure the trust of all those involved in the sport of professional boxing. There is no place for discrimination in this sport on the grounds of any protected characteristic, and the BBBofC strives to ensure that it upholds those values at all times.

19/10/2023

Jason Shinfield

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.

28/07/2023

Conor Benn

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.

20/04/2023

Conor Benn

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.

17/04/2023

Liam Smith & Chris Eubank Jnr.

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.

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