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awaited clash against Claressa Shields was postponed two days after Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II passed away. However, the extra eight weeks of anticipation and build-up, not to mention the farce surrounding Conor Benn’s positive drugs test cancelling the bout against Chris Eubank Jr, all eyes will be on Marshall and Shields on October 15, as boxing looks to recover some of the glimmer it has lost over the course of a truly embarrassing month.The rivalry between Marshall and Shields is a true legacy rivalry, bubbling for over 10 years and culminating in a truly vicious, personal, but incredibly exciting feud that began when the Brit overcame Shields in the amateur divisions.

Chris Eubank Jr. is one of the most recognisable names in British boxing, having become an established figure within both the middleweight and super-middleweight divisions.

Conor Benn has called out Josh Taylor, threatening to inflict a “third” defeat of the Scots fighters career.

boxer continuing to protest his innocence.Benn, nicknamed The Dark Destroyer, was due to face Chris Eubank Jr in an eagerly anticipated contest last weekend which was called off when the former was found to have tested positive for traces of banned substance, clomifene.Promoter Frank Warren has now claimed that Benn failed a test for the same substance - which boosts testosterone in men - earlier this year. Benn broke his silence over the fresh allegation through an Instagram story post, he wrote: "I hope the apology is as loud as the disrespect."READ MORE: Conor Benn 'failed another drugs test for same banned substance' earlier this yearThe investigation into the first failed test, carried out by a voluntary organisation, ahead of the Eubank Jr showdown is underway with Benn likely to face a ban from the ring if found guilty.After Saturday's contest against Eubanks Jr was postponed, Benn came out and denied any wrongdoing.In an Instagram post he said: "I am truly gutted that we were unable to make this fight happen on Saturday and I'm sorry to everyone who has been affected by the postponement.“I am still completely shocked and surprised by this and it has been a tough couple of days.

Read next: Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn officially called off after last-minute talks collapseOutside the ring, Tyson's life has been just as turbulent - having been married three times while fighting accusations of cheating and violence.Iron Mike also had seven children - Mikey Lorna, Rayna, Amir, Miguel, Milan, and Morocco. Sadly Exodus died in 2009.Givens and Tyson got married just 11 months after their first date, at the height of his fame.The couple had hastily arranged a wedding after Tyson found out Givens was pregnant but she sadly suffered a miscarriage.The boxer forked out £3million for her and her mum to buy a New Jersey pad as well as another £6.5m into a bank account, it has been reported.

Chris Eubank Jr honoured the rehydration clause in place for his fight with Conor Benn despite the fight being cancelled amid his rival's failed drugs test.The chaotic saga kicked off on Wednesday when it emerged that Benn had tested positive for a banned substance in August, throwing the long awaited grudge match into doubt. Sure enough, despite the insistence of Eddie Hearn and Benn's team the bout could still go ahead, it was called off on Thursday after the British Boxing Board of Control refused to sanction it.The fight had already been questioned before this week, with Chris Eubank Sr publicly pleading with his son to withdraw from the fight over the catchweight agreement which meant he'd have to cut down to 157 lbs.

OnlyFans star after she was beaten in a "rigged" contest. On a day where professional athlete Conor Benn had to shelve his bout with Chris Eubank Jr after a failed drug test, the sport was dealt a second blow when reality star AJ Bunker claimed her fight with pornstar Elle Brooke was rigged.Bunker made her debut against Brooke earlier in the year when she replaced OnlyFans star Astrid Wett at short notice.

Savannah Marshall believes all athletes who fail drug tests should face a stiff ban, after a random anti-doping test found traces of a fertility drug in Conor Benn’s system.This discovery resulted in the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) prohibiting the highly anticipated ‘legacy’ bout between Benn and Chris Eubank Jr, forcing it to be postponed to a later date. Benn has remained adamant that he is a ‘clean’ fighter, despite the discovery that came from a test taken by VADA (the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association).Benn’s promoter Eddie Hearn emphasised in a statement that the 26-year-old has not been suspended by the BBBofC due to the fact that it does not recognise independent VADA testing.

READ MORE: Chris Eubank Jr offers to pay for 'broken hearted' Conor Benn fan's tattoo to be removed However, throughout this debacle, the actions of some involved has brought the sport into disrepute.This fight was always about the names, rather than ever being a well-matched fight. Some might question why it was ever considered at all as, without their respective surnames would a match of obvious weight discrepancies ever been considered?Barry Hearn said this week that when he looks in the mirror, he still thinks about what happened to Michael Watson following his fight with Chris Eubank in 1991. Was it the right decision to postpone the fight? Give us your views in the comments section below Benn tested positive for a banned substance, but they still tried to plough on with a fight despite the obvious dangers involved and ironically the fathers each being both been involved in ring tragedies previously.The fallout of this debacle has just fuelled the fire for those who want boxing banned.

boxing champion and footballer Josh Windass.Conor Benn's hotly-anticipated fight with Chris Eubank Jr was postponed on Thursday after it had been revealed that the former had failed a drug test. Benn's results from a recent Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (VADA) test showed an adverse finding for traces of clomifene, a fertility drug that can also boost testosterone levels.

boxing has emphatically come back to bite him - after his own failed test meant his eagerly-anticipated fight with Chris Eubank Jr was called off.The hotly-anticipated bout at the O2 Arena was officially postponed on Thursday after it had been revealed Benn had returned a positive test for banned substance clomifene in the build-up. Benn's test results showed an adverse finding of traces of the drug, which helps with fertility but can also boost testosterone levels.And fierce comments Benn made about Jarrell Miller in 2019 have now resurfaced, after the American failed multiple drugs tests which called off a heavyweight clash with Anthony Joshua. READ MORE: Conor Benn insists he is a 'clean athlete' after Chris Eubank Jr fight postponed Benn was stunned that disgraced Miller blew his chance, but now finds himself in a precarious position himself after the British Boxing Board of Control prohibited his grudge fight with Eubank Jr."I just heard it when I got to the gym this morning - I can't believe it," Benn told Sky Sports News in 2019."The biggest fight of your life, the biggest fight of your career and you get tested positive for a banned substance.

Chris Eubank Jr to be postponed. Following a Matchroom statement on Wednesday (October 5), both fighters were said to be keen on meeting in the ring before the fight was prohibited by the British Boxing Board of Control and finally postponed on Thursday.Benn, 26, has now offered an apology to fans while promising to clear his name, insisting that he is a clean athlete and is as shocked as anyone. READ MORE: Eddie Hearn vows to continue legal fight after Benn vs Eubank Jr postponement Benn said: "I am truly gutted that we are unable to make this fight happen on Saturday and I am sorry for everyone that has been affected by the postponement."I am still completely shocked and surprised by this and it has been a tough couple of days."My team and I will consider the next options, including rescheduling the fight."But my immediate focus in on clearing my name because I am a clean athlete."With the adverse finding appearing on a test done by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association and not by UK Anti-Doping who do doping control for the boxing authority, there were hopes from both sides that the bout would go ahead.

Jake Paul has been called out by Chris Eubank Jr after the actual boxer's fight with Conor Benn was called off at short notice.Eubank Jr was meant to fight Benn on Saturday in a highly anticipated clash between the two British boxers. However, the fight has since been postponed after Benn failed a drugs test.Paul and Eubank Jr have been involved in Twitter beef previously, and the YouTube star was quick to respond to the situation, claiming he's excited to discover more detail about the cancelled fight within the coming weeks.

postponed after Benn failed a drugs test.The 26-year-old returned an "adverse analytical finding" for fertility drug clomifene in August after a test taken by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (Vada). READ MORE: Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn officially called off after last-minute talks collapse The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) has banned the drug as it can used to boost testosterone levels in men.

promoters officially postponed the bout on Thursday after over 24 hours of legal wrangling. Benn, 25, tested positive for a fertility drug in a sample provided to the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association last month.The BBBofC said they “prohibited” the fight proceeding on Saturday at the O2 after the test result was revealed on Wednesday.

Eddie Hearn has spoken out following the recent controversy surrounding Matchroom fighter Conor Benn in the lead-up to his catchweight bout against Chris Eubank Jr.

Hatton, 44, has undergone a grueling training regime ahead of his re-arranged exhibition bout against Marco Antonio Barrera in Manchester. It will be the Hitman's first fight since his defeat to Vyacheslav Senchenko in 2012 and he insists he wants his fans to enjoy one final night of his stunning career.

Jake Paul offered Chris Eubank Jr ringside seats to his fight against Anderson Silva in a quickly-deleted tweet. The 33-year-old was set to take on Conor Benn in a generational clash this Saturday at the O2 Arena, but the fight is now in jeopardy following a positive drug test returned by Benn.Paul heard the news and cheekily offered Eubank Jr an opportunity to watch his upcoming bout with UFC legend Anderson Silva later this month in a tweet after the pair had previously bickered online. He wrote: "Chris I got front row seats for you for #PaulSilva October 29th.

Chris Eubank Jr’s £15m clash going ahead could be decided at a hearing today as Eddie Hearn battles to keep the fight on.The bout was thrown into doubt yesterday after it was revealed Benn has produced a positive test for a fertility drug.The British Boxing Board of Control insisted that they have “prohibited” the bout taking place on Saturday night at the O2 under their jurisdiction.But it is understood Matchroom will seek an injunction to reverse that decision and allow the bout to go ahead. READ MORE: Unbeaten boxer tells Eddie Hearn he'll ’save the show’ by fighting Chris Eubank Jr Benn, 25, insists he is a ‘clean athlete’ despite the adverse analytical finding from a Voluntary Anti-Doping test conducted last month for the substance clomifene which can boost testosterone levels.The Destroyer said: “I’ve not committed any violations. I’ve not been suspended so as far as I’m concerned the fight is still going ahead.“I’ve spoken to Chris [Eubank] personally and we both want the fight to go ahead.Do you think the fight should be cancelled? Let us know in the comments section.“We both have taken medical and legal advice and we want the fight to go ahead for the fans.“I’ve signed up to every voluntary anti-doping testing there is under the sun … all my UKAD tests have come back negative throughout my whole career.“I’ve never had any issues before.

boxer, 26, was set to fight Eubank Jr on Saturday night in a revival of their fathers’ rivalry. But the fight has been left in jeopardy following a positive drugs test for Benn.The Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) found trace amounts of clomifene, which is a female fertility drug known for increasing testosterone in men. And while the British Boxing Board of Control has since insisted it will not allow the bout to take place, Benn claims both he and Eubank still want it to go ahead.READ MORE: Eddie Hearn explains how Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr fight can still go aheadBenn said: "I have not committed any violations and I've not been suspended.

READ MORE: Mike Tyson shows he's 'still the King' with ferocious new sparring video on InstagramHe has a right to due process, he has a right to get his B-sample tested, explain himself or find out why the specimen he provided came back with an adverse analytical finding.There may be a reason why this happened that was not his fault. There may not be.