CONOR BENN has failed a drug test ahead of his fight with Chris Eubank Jr, throwing it into doubt.
The born rivals are set to meet in a 157lb catchweight clash on Saturday, sensationally almost 30 years after their dads’ famous rematch.
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn’s fight for the ages faces cancellation
But the sold out O2 and pay-per-view fight bout has dramatically been thrown into doubt just over 48 hours before the first bell was due to sound.
It comes after SunSport understands Benn has returned an adverse finding in his pre-fight drug test.
It could be another bitter blow for fans, following the collapse of talks for Tyson Fury to fight Anthony Joshua in December.
Eubank Jr, 32, was preparing to fight at a career-lowest weight, following stints at 160lb at middleweight and even 168lb.
And anticipation was building on whether he would make the contracted limit, following posts dining out on fast food and puddings.
Benn, 25, was also preparing to fight 10lb above any of his 21 prior wins in the ring.
But the fight, which captured both the boxing and wider publics attention, could be axed before the two even step on the scales.
However, the bout still could go ahead, like was the case with Dillian Whyte in 2019.
Whyte also returned an adverse finding in his UK Anti-Doping test before beating Oscar Rivas, testing for a banned substance.
But the British Board of Boxing Control allowed the bout to go ahead without informing Rivas.
Under the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association – believed to be who flagged Benn’s test – their rules state the opposition must be told.
Whyte was later cleared of any wrongdoing in December 2019 after passing VADA tests.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boxing, exactly?
Boxing is a sport where two people try to knock out each other by hitting them in their head and faces. Boxing is a sport where you aim to knock out your opponent as hard and as painlessly as possible. For this to happen, both boxers have to be able and willing to throw punches at a high rate of speed. They also need to have good hand-eye coordination.
How can I box without a partner?
You can also watch professional boxing matches live on TV if you don’t have a partner and want to learn boxing. Or you can find an amateur boxing club near you. Regular training sessions are a common feature of amateur boxing clubs. These sessions typically involve sparring partners, who often hit pads together.
You can also train boxing with punching bags. Before you hit the bag, make sure to wear protective gear like boxing gloves.
How long does it take for you to learn boxing
Learning boxing takes around 3 months. This includes learning the basics like footwork, balance, and stance. Boxing isn’t just about throwing punches. You also need to learn how to block and dodge attacks.
How to protect yourself
When you’re being attacked, you must always protect your head. You want to avoid being punched. To do this, you will need to learn how to prevent an incoming punch. Here’s what to do:
- Be tall and square your shoulders.
- Keep your elbows straight up.
- Block the punch from coming with your forearm.
- Counterattack immediately.
- Keep blocking until the attacker flees.
- Do not let up on your defense.
How long does boxers train for a day?
Boxing trainers train for at most 4 hours per day. They also study boxing techniques and learn new moves. Boxers often spar up to 10 times a week.
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How To
Here are some basic skills in boxing
How to box effectively
Boxing is the most loved sport in the world. It involves two people who attempt to knock each other out of their heads. Each country has its own rules. In general, there are three types of boxing; Amateur, Professional and Olympic boxing.
Amateur boxing usually takes place at school, college and university. This boxing style includes sparring sessions without protection, using padded gloves. Amateur boxing competitions typically last for three rounds, each lasting five minutes. Amateur boxing can be done in many styles, including Kickboxing and Muay Thai, Taekwondo or Karate, Judo, Wrestling, and Muay Thai.
Most professional boxing takes place in gyms, clubs, and stadiums. They wear protective equipment such as mouthpiece, nose guard, shin guards, elbow pads, knee pads, waist belt and groin protector. Professional boxing competitions consist of six rounds lasting four minutes each. There are many styles of professional boxing: Boxing, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), Kickboxing and Muay Thai.
Olympic boxing can be seen at the Olympics. Boxers are required to wear international standards-compliant protective gear. The competition lasts eight rounds of three minutes each. Olympic boxing is limited to two styles: Light Flyweight and Heavyweight.
The basics of boxing are:
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- The body moves
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spare parts
Punching Techniques
There are seven kinds of punches: Left Hook, Right Hook, Uppercut, Cross, Straight, Overhand and Underhand. Each punch has its own technique. Some punches require greater strength than others. A strong uppercut for example requires a lot of force. A straight punch, on the other hand requires less power and is quicker than other punches.
There are many combinations that can be used to punch. These are combinations which combine several punches in order to achieve a specific goal. A combination can contain multiple parts. For example, a combination of a left and right hook will result in damage to the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
A boxer protects himself by using his body. He does this by using his legs.
Legs
To defend against kicks, a boxer should use his legs. When he receives a kick, he raises his leg and moves away from the attacker. If the attack comes from the front, then he bends his knees to avoid being kicked on the side. If the attack comes from behind, however, he can stand straight up and block the kick by his foot.
Elbows
Elbow strikes are very effective because they inflict much pain. An elbow strike can be delivered either directly or indirectly. Directly, you strike your opponent with your forearm. Indirectly, you hit him with another portion of your arm.
Hands
Boxers use the power of their hands to block any incoming blows. To do this, they raise their fists higher than their heads and move their arms in the direction that the attack is coming. They then touch the attackers fist.
Knees
A boxer should bend his knees in order to absorb any blows to his stomach, abdomen, chest or stomach. Defense purposes are often served by knee strikes.
Feet
When attacked, a boxer should step back and deliver counter-attacks. This allows him to put distance between himself, his opponent, and the ring. A boxer must also maintain his balance when responding to an opponent’s counter-attack.
Stances
In order to box effectively, a boxer needs to establish a stance. His stance determines how he defends himself. It dictates how he places his body and faces his opponent. There are many positions that boxers can adopt. These are the most popular:
- A low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Body Movement
To win a fight, a fighter must move around the opponent. This requires changing your position, speed, and rhythm.
Rotation
When a boxer throws a punch, he rotates in order to increase the reach of his arm. The rotation is done at different speeds depending on the type of punch.
Combinations
Timing of each punch is crucial to the effectiveness of a combination. A combination that works well starts with strong punches and ends with weak ones is a winning combination.
Spare parts
Sparring is a training session that improves boxing skills. Sparring allows a boxer to improve his mental and physical skills. The goal of sparring is to learn to fight, and not to get hurt.
Learning to box takes dedication and patience. To be a better boxer you need to train hard.
