“My Dad Tore up His British Boxing License on TV”: Conor Benn Has No Plans to Fight in the UK Any Time Soon

Conor Benn was scheduled to fight Chris Eubank Jr on Oct 8, 2022, as both the fighters had to revisit the fight their fathers had with each other in 1993. But the fight could not take place, as Benn tested positive for clomifene, which resulted in the cancellation of the fight. Even so, he got his British license revoked by the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBoC). Conor Benn however, has been denying all the accusations, and he could not believe the results of the tests himself.

Benn’s family hasn’t been on good terms with BBBoC, as his father Nigel Benn tore up the BBBoC license live on British television. It was majorly because of the treatment of Nigel Benn by the British Boxing Board of Control.

According to the boxer, they made it pretty hard to obtain permission to get inside the ring. And this was referenced by Conor Benn in his latest interview with Piers Morgan. Notably, Benn even expressed disappointment over Jon Jones’ doping scandal.

Conor Benn doesn’t wish to fight in the UK

In the midst of chaos, Benn appeared in an interview with Piers Morgan. He talked about how his name and legacy are on the line, and he cannot let this go that easily. And this whole situation made him suicidal at one point.

Conor Benn’s team even submitted a 270-page dossier, claiming that the boxer is innocent. It is safe to say that Benn has nothing to do with BBBoC anymore because he said that he doesn’t feel like fighting in the UK anymore. Benn said, “My dad tore up his British boxing license on TV in the 80s.” Even the online editor of talkSPORTS tweeted about the matter.

He further continued, “I don’t have to be licensed by the board. I don’t plan on fighting in Britain any time soon.” And Piers asked Conor why is he being so stubborn about proving himself to be innocent with the BBBoC. Benn replied, “My pride, the way they have dealt with this.” He also further stated that he just wants this episode of his life to be finished so that he can move on from this.

Benn asked his promoter Eddie Hearn to get him a big event

Conor has shown interest in taking up Chris Eubank Jr. for a second time, but he’s also determined to clear his tarnished name. And after that, he wants to fight on a greater level, he even asked Eddie Hearn, his promoter, to get him the biggest fight possible. According to the conversations, his next fight could also be against the Filipino legend, Manny Pacquiao.

Eddie Hearn also talked about the matter recently and stated that he’s trying to get the American license for Conor Benn, so his future fights may be held dominantly in the USA.

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This has been hard for Conor Benn, as he told Morgan, “I was born fighting, it’s in my blood. But this is the hardest fight I’ve ever had to face.” It’s been tough on the fighter, but he’ll definitely overcome this as time progresses. What are your thoughts on Conor Benn’s pleading innocence? Who do you want to see him fight next? Let us know in the comments below.

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