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Conor Benn remains 'free to fight' despite 'adverse' drugs test prior to Chris Eubank Jr bout

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Conor Benn remains 'free to fight' despite returning a positive sample for the banned substance clomifene ahead of Saturday's blockbuster showdown against Chris Eubank Jr at the O2 Arena.

The 26-year-old is reported to have been randomly tested by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association [VADA] with sources initially throwing this weekend's bout in London into serious doubt.

However, with a statement now being issued insisting Benn is free to fight, the catch weight fight looks set to go ahead in front of a sold-out crowd in the capital. READ MORE: Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn: Date, time, undercard, TV channel and tickets Listed as a prohibited substance by both the World Anti-Doping Agency [WADA] and VADA, clomifene is on the list as both a hormone and metabolic modulator.

UFC star Jon Jones has previously been suspended for also returning positive samples of the drug. A decision has since been made by both Wasserman and Matchroom Boxing stating the fight will go ahead as planned.

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