All Three Ringside Judges, Referee Marcus McDonnell and Conor Benn’s Head Trainer Tony Sims Detained for Investigation Following Britain’s Most Shocking Scandal and the Biggest in Boxing History.

The British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) has issued an unprecedented emergency order: the unanimous decision victory awarded to Conor Benn over Chris Eubank Jr at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has been suspended indefinitely and the fight is now under full criminal investigation.

Within 47 minutes of the final bell, the three ringside judges (Steve Gray, Ian John-Lewis, Terry O’Connor), referee Marcus McDonnell, and Benn’s head trainer Tony Sims were detained by Metropolitan Police on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud, corruption in sport, and potential match-fixing.

The fight drew a record 62,000 fans and generated $25 million in PPV sales. Benn was declared winner by scores of 116-111, 115-112, and 115-113, despite being dropped twice in the 12th round and visibly hurt in rounds 8–11.

Real-time fan scoring on BoxRec, Reddit, and DAZN had Eubank winning by an average margin of 7-5 to 9-3.

The Doping Evidence That Triggered the Crisis

Chris Eubank Jr’s team, led by trainer Brian “BoMac” McIntyre, presented two independent sets of bloodwork taken 72 hours and 36 hours before the official weigh-in. Both samples, analyzed by a WADA-accredited laboratory in Cologne, allegedly showed:

Testosterone/epitestosterone ratio of 18.7:1 and 21.3:1 (normal limit 4:1). Presence of exogenous testosterone metabolites consistent with synthetic injection. Elevated hematocrit levels (53.8% and 54.2%) — classic marker of blood doping or micro-dosing.

A third “hair follicle” test commissioned by Eubank’s camp reportedly detected clomifene (the same substance Benn tested positive for in 2022) at levels indicating use within the last 90 days.

The Scoring Anomalies Judge Terry O’Connor scored the 12th round 10-8 for Benn despite Benn being dropped twice — an almost unheard-of scorecard. Steve Gray gave Benn seven of the last eight rounds despite Eubank landing 68% of his power punches in that stretch.

Leaked footage shows O’Connor receiving a 38-second phone call in the 10th round and Gray consulting notes under the table. The Encrypted Messages

Met Police recovered Signal messages from Tony Sims’ phone sent during fight week:

“He’s on the good stuff again. Don’t worry, we’re covered.” “Make sure the cards go our way. Same account as last time.” Transfer records show £180,000 moved to offshore accounts linked to two judges 48 hours before the fight. BBBofC Emergency Statement

“Following credible evidence of external influence on the official scorecards and serious doping allegations, the result is suspended. All parties have been detained. The matter has been referred to the Metropolitan Police Economic Crime Command and UKAD.”

Immediate Fallout Conor Benn has been provisionally suspended by UKAD pending re-testing. Chris Eubank Jr granted automatic win by disqualification if doping is confirmed. The $25 million PPV revenue is frozen. All judges and the referee have had their licenses revoked indefinitely. Conor Benn’s Deleted Statement

Benn posted and deleted within 60 seconds: “Clean fight. Clean win. Witch-hunt from sore losers.” His promoter Eddie Hearn told DAZN: “We welcome every test. This is defamation — we’ll countersue.”

Chris Eubank Jr’s Emotional Live

In an Instagram Live viewed by 8.2 million people, Eubank Jr, tears streaming, said: “They stole my legacy tonight. I dropped him twice, broke him down, but money spoke louder than fists. This isn’t about me anymore — it’s about saving British boxing from corruption.”

The Historical Context

This is only the third time in British boxing history a result has been suspended post-fight. The last was the 1993 Lennox Lewis vs Frank Bruno controversy (judging errors, no doping). Never before has an entire officiating team been detained.

Reactions from the Boxing World Tyson Fury: “British boxing is dead if this stands. Hang the lot of them.” Canelo Álvarez: “Respect to Eubank for exposing this. Real fighters don’t need fixing.” Anthony Joshua: “I’m sick.

This is bigger than any belt.” Kell Brook: “Told you years ago — some scores are bought. Now everyone sees.” Current Status Full judicial review begins Monday. UKAD emergency hearing Tuesday. Potential criminal charges: up to 7 years imprisonment for corruption in sport and unlimited fines.

If doping confirmed, Benn faces minimum 4-year ban and permanent revocation of all British licenses. The Future

Eubank Jr has been offered an immediate IBF title shot against Sheeraz as compensation. Benn’s planned welterweight title fight against Mario Barrios is canceled. The $25 million PPV revenue remains frozen in escrow.

At this moment, British boxing stands on the edge of its darkest hour. The rematch meant to heal a 35-year family feud has instead exposed what many now call the biggest corruption scandal in the sport’s history.

At this moment, British boxing stands on the edge of its darkest hour. The rematch meant to heal a 35-year family feud has instead exposed what many now call the biggest corruption scandal in the sport’s history.