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Eddie Hearn explains how Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr fight can still go ahead
Eddie Hearn has explained how the fight between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr can still go ahead this Saturday.The bout had been scheduled to take place at the O2 Arena but has now been cancelled by the British Boxing Board of Control after Benn tested positive for banned substance clomifene in a VADA test. The female fertility medication is known to increase testosterone in men, although he has passed UKAD tests put in place by the BBBoC more recently than his positive test.Benn's promoter Hearn, however, believes the fight can still go ahead and has confirmed that Matchroom Boxing lawyers are now in talks with the BBBoC to find a resolution.READ MORE: Ex-Anthony Joshua opponent says he hopes Chris Eubank Jr becomes 'brain damaged vegetable'Speaking to Matchroom's official channels, he explained: "It's with the lawyers going backwards and forwards right now.
