Conor Benn Says He’s Innocent, Vows To Be Champ In 2023
Conor Benn is standing by his innocence.
Benn was supposed to fight Chris Eubank Jr. but was forced out of the bout after a failed drug test. However, during the entire time, he made it clear he did not knowingly take anything and the failed test is now being under investigation.
A decision on a potential suspension or what Benn’s future is, is expected soon but he confirms he is innocent and is confident he will be able to box again. Along with that, he’s confident he will be a world champion in 2023.
“I want to start by saying this has been a very difficult time – not just for me, but my family and my team. I couldn’t have got through this without the love and support of those closest to me and my supporters who have stood by me, I am forever grateful,” Benn stated on social media. “My team and I have worked extremely hard over the past seven years to make me the fighter I am today, we have never cut corners or cheated the grind in any way.
“It’s been really hard for me to accept that people think that I would do what I was accused of but what I’ve come to realize is people rush to judgement, without knowing the facts especially people in the boxing community (and, most disappointingly, even those that know me). Although I’ve kept away from social media, I’m well aware of those who have thrown dirt on my name,” Benn continued. “I’ll forgive but I won’t forget. Tony Sims has had a clean gym for 26 years, I respect the gym. No one is bigger than the gym! We don’t condone cheating or cutting corners.
“I’m thankful to my dad who has been with me through this whole period and I’m glad this nightmare is coming to an end for the sake of our combined mental health,” Benn added. “Never did we think we’d go through something like this but they say the hardest fight is life and the adversity it brings. I want to make up for lost time and not let another moment go to waste. Boxing is my life. I’ve been through hardships in my career before but nothing like this, I believe in life you go through adversity of all kinds and what matters most is how you respond.
“My team have proven my innocence and the truth will soon come out. Until then, I won’t be commenting further due to confidentiality. I’m thankful to everyone who has supported me through this tough time… tough times don’t last, tough people do,” Conor Benn concluded. “We keep it moving and will continue to chase the end goal of being world champion – it’s a minor setback for a major comeback. For now, I am looking forward to sharing Christmas privately with my family and I will be back in January. See you all in 2023, the year I become world champion!”
Conor Benn is 21-0 and is coming off a TKO win over Chris van Heerden. In his career, he also holds notable wins over Chris Algieri and Samuel Vargas.
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