December 25, 2024

What did Conor Benn test positive for? Why is he not banned? And can the Chris Eubank Jr bout go ahead?

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Clomifene is a selective oestrogen receptor modulator (SERM) that is typically used to enhance female fertility by stimulating the release of specific hormones responsible for ovulation.

However, when taken by men, it can also boost testosterone levels, allowing for significant increases in strength and endurance, and is, therefore, prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Association (Wada).

The Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (Vada) is a testing organisation that boxers often sign up to as part of the contractual agreement for leading bouts.

Boxers officially inform Vada of their daily whereabouts and are subject to Olympic-style unannounced testing at any time during the eight weeks before a scheduled fight.

It is considered to be a more comprehensive testing regimen compared with “regulators who do not have the manpower, time

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