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Conor Benn breaks silence amid fresh allegations of failed drugs test
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.
