"But but but he was cleared?" - Fans react as BBBofC rejects Conor Benn's application to fight Chris Eubank Jr. in the UK

Conor Benn's struggles with the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) continue as his proposed fight against Chris Eubank Jr. failed to get sanctioned.

The BBBofC is the governing body of professional boxing in the United Kingdom and professional fights are sanctioned by them. Conor Benn is currently undergoing a trial for his two failed drug tests with the UKAD (UK Anti-Doping) from last year. The Brit is still undergoing investigation and as per the statement from the BBBofC, they will not sanction the fight as long as he is not cleared.

Here's what fans had to say:

"I think I speak for ALL boxing fans when I say it's been 18 months since the failed test now, we do not care, let Eubank Jr. cook him"

One user said:

"Benn v Eubank, coming to a Middle Eastern state very soon"

Another user said:

"They're stalling his career. The appeal is out of Benn's hands. Clearly, they're in no rush to deal with it."

One fan stated:

"But but but he was cleared??"

Another fan claimed Eddie Hearn has damaged boxing:

"Well done Eddie Hearn has already damaged boxing enough"

One fan applauded the BBBofC:

"@BBBofCuk well done"

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Eddie Hearn gives update on Conor Benn vs. Chris Eubank Jr. fight

Eddie Hearn has been the driving force behind the Conor Benn vs. Chris Eubank Jr. fight. The Matchroom Boxing promoter represents Benn and claims his fighter is ready to sign the fight but the delay is from Eubank Jr.'s end.

In a recent interview with Boxing Social, Hearn gave fans a realistic update on the potential fight which now seems in danger following the BBBofC's rejection of the appeal for a sanction:

"It's not on until the fight is signed and it's not signed. So firstly, the fight isn't on, but we do, I expect, I think hope is a better word, to finalize it this week. You know, we've kind of said to both teams, Conor Benn has already asked us to look at additional options for him on February the 3rd. Because he can't just wait on Chris Eubank."

Check out the interview below:

Although the sanction for the fight against Chris Eubank Jr. has been rejected, the unbeaten boxer can still fight under the banner of a different governing body in a different part of the world. Per Eddie Hearn, they seem to have other options ready in case the Eubank Jr. fight does not take place.