Conor Benn refused application to box in the UK after failed drugs tests

Conor Benn had hoped to fight Chris Eubank Jr on February 3 (Steven Paston/PA)

Conor Benn’s hopes of fighting Chris Eubank Jr in the UK have been dealt a blow after the British Boxing Board of Control rejected an application to stage the bout in this country.

Robert Smith, general secretary of the governing body, told talkSPORT on Wednesday that the BBBoC made the decision because it believes the investigation into Benn’s two failed drugs tests remains ongoing.