Conor Benn’s Actions Against BBBofC Branded as ‘Public Suicide’

Conor Benn tested positive for Clomifene in his VADA drug test last year and has been embroiled in controversy ever since. The allegation is severe and can potentially jeopardize his career as a professional boxer. Due to this, Benn has suffered a great hit to his reputation as a clean and fair boxer but also suffered financially.

He recently stated that he has considered legally suing the BBBofC as he considers the positive test to be frivolous. Many in the boxing community, including fighters, did not appreciate his comments and have come out publicly to condemn him.

World champion boxer calling out Conor Benn for his comments

Conor Benn on ‘Piers Morgan uncensored’ stated that he is considering a legal suit against BBBofC for “full loss of earnings” and “damage to reputation” following his positive drugs tests “because the Board shouldn’t recognize VADA”.  

Reading up on  the same, World champion boxer, Sunny Edwards publicly condemned Benn. He took to Twitter and stated, “Public suicide. I genuinely hope the board win.”

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One might argue that indeed Benn should not take a legal course of action against BBBofC since the commission had a codified rule and they were merely following through with their course of action. Though, only time can tell the outcome of the legal dispute if the boxer truly stays true to his words and files a suit.

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Benn opens up about his mental health after his positive drug test

Benn’s reputation has taken a big hit. Naturally, it would not be easy for him to live with it. In his infamous interview with Piers Morgan, Benn opened up about his mental health struggle in the past few months. 

When asked about the same, he stated,  “It’s hurt me. I didn’t think I was going to make it through this period. I didn’t think I was going to make it through.” He further added, “I felt seven years of hard work and sacrifice and leaving my family. And the image I maintain was just ruined by somebody else’s incompetence.”

One may wonder what lies ahead for the boxer as he is confronted with such obstacles ahead of him. What do you think of Benn suing BBBofC? Do let us know in the comments.