CONOR BENN will make a shock return to the ring THIS weekend in Orlando.
The surging welterweight contender’s career was brought to a screeching halt last October when it was revealed he failed a pair of drug tests ahead of his cancelled clash with Chris Eubank Jr.
Benn, 26, currently isn’t licensed to compete in the UK following the ongoing doping saga.
But that hasn’t stopped him and his team from pursuing a fight – which will take place in Orlando this Saturday.
The Destroyer will lock hours with Rodolfo Orozco on the undercard of Richardson Hitchins’ super-lightweight clash with Jose Zepeda.
Benn is currently licensed by the Florida Athletic Commission, so he won’t be breaking any rules by competing.
The undefeated Benn’s career was left in tatters after tested positive for the banned fertility drug clomiphene – which can elevate testosterone levels in men.
The son of British boxing great Nigel protested his innocence from the get-go and was cleared by the National Anti-Doping Panel.
UKAD and the British Boxing Board of Control have appealed the decision.
The date for the outcome of the appeal is currently unknown.
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