Conor Benn’s fight with Chris Eubank Jr continues despite drug failure as Eddie Hearn releases statement

CHRIS EUBANK JR’S Clash With Conor Benn This Saturday Will Still Continue Despite Failed Drug Test Controversysays Eddie Hearn.

The two stars, whose fathers fought two wars in the 1990s, will continue the family feud in a 157-pound fight.

Chris Eubank Jr's fight with Conor Benn continues this Saturday

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Chris Eubank Jr’s fight with Conor Benn continues this SaturdayCredit: Getty

But the sold-out fight between O2 and pay-per-view was dramatically questioned just days before the bell was to sound.

It was previously revealed that Benn, 25, had returned an unfavorable finding in his pre-fight drug test.

However, Matchroom promoter Hearn has now released a statement confirming that the fight will STILL take place.

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