‘Conor Benn Will Be Vindicated’: Trainer Remains in Denial Despite Boxer Failing Doping Test

Conor Benn tested positive for clomifene ahead of the Chris Eubank Jr. fight. Following this, Benn is now facing strong repercussions in the sport of boxing. Ahead of his hearing, trainer Tony Sims shed light on what he thought about Conor Benn being tested positive. Sims believes Benn is innocent and that he will be vindicated at his hearing. In his interview, he even expressed that Benn would certainly fight again in 2023.

According to Sims’ statement, Benn did not do anything. “You know I’ve had greater weeks. Joe Cordina obviously got stripped off his IBF belt. He broke his hand in sparring. What happened with Conor Benn with the testing, but I believe they’ll both be fighting again in the New Year. I believe Conor Benn will be vindicated; know that he hasn’t done anything. I know he’s totally innocent. There’s not loads I can say. Obviously, it’s in the lawyer’s hands, but I believe that he will be vindicated,” said Sims.

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On being asked what made Sims so sure of Benn’s innocence, the former replied that he was with Benn all the time. According to Sims, Benn also went on holiday with Sims and his family. In short, Sims firmly believed that Benn was not “that type of kid”.

Conor Benn lived with his father and would not let him down by taking clomifene for his fight

Sims revealed that Benn lived with his father and that the latter was a hero to him. With complete conviction, Sims uttered, he knew inside and out of it. “I know inside and out and I know he’s not that type of kid.” 

The 26-year-old fought his last in April. On October 4, the board of the British Boxing Board of Control decided to cancel the Eubank jr. vs. Benn fight. As per Tony Sims, Benn would never do anything that brings stigma to his trainer, father, or gym. “Certainly, wouldn’t do it to his dad. His dad’s been living with him. It’s horrendous to think he would even do it. We look forward to the hearing and the truth will come out,” concluded Sims by saying.

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