Benn hits out at ‘agenda’ as UKAD appeals choice to elevate suspension
Benn has been out of the ring for 16 months after failing two medicine exams forward of his cancelled struggle with Chris Eubank Jr final October, however gave the impression to be nearing a comeback after the unbiased National Anti-Doping Panel lifted his suspension in July.
However, whereas Benn claimed he had been “vindicated” and declared that the saga had “formally ended”, the BBBoC and UKAD nonetheless had a window to attraction that call and so they have now opted to take action.
An announcement learn: “The British Boxing Board of Control Limited (BBBoC) can confirm that it has filed an appeal in respect of the decision of the independent National Anti-Doping Panel in anti-doping proceedings brought by UKAD against Mr Benn.
“The BBBoC has an independent right to appeal the decision and, as the governing body for professional boxing in the United Kingdom and having due regard to its role and responsibilities, has elected to do so.
“The BBBoC can also confirm that UKAD has also appealed.”
It stays to be seen whether or not Benn proceeds with a comeback bout whereas the attraction course of takes place, with promoter Eddie Hearn insisting he nonetheless has a world license and so is free to struggle.
Responding to the affirmation of the attraction, Benn hit out at what he perceives to be an “agenda” towards him and as soon as once more said he stays assured of proving his innocence.
“I’m disappointed at the news of an appeal being made, having already been cleared by both the WBC and National Anti-Doping Panel to continue my career without restriction,” Benn stated in an announcement on social media.
“It was also disappointing to note that the media seemingly knew an appeal was being made before me or my legal team and that there have been further breaches of confidentiality. There is clearly an agenda against me and we have seen that from the start of this process.
“I am innocent. Nothing has changed and I remain confident in my position.”