Conor Benn replies to Pep Guardiola quote to make point about his drugs investigations

The 26-year-old welterweight contender remains embroiled in controversy after he twice tested positive for the banned substance clomifene in two separate VADA drugs tests taken before his cancelled fight with Chris Eubank Jr last year.

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The situation is being investigated separately by the WBC and by the BBBofC/UKAD, with no rulings made as yet.

Meanwhile in the football world, Guardiola's Manchester City have been charged with more than 100 breaches of financial rules.

An independent commission has been set up to determine whether or not they are guilty.

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City and Guardiola insist they are innocent, as does Benn in relation to his positive tests.

In both situations, the court of public opinion is playing a role.

Benn has especially expressed frustrations with the criticism he's received in recent months, prior to the results of his investigations being announced.

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During his Premier League press conference on Friday, Guardiola said: "In England, everyone is innocent until proven guilty."

Benn replied to a tweet of this quote and said: "No they're not Pep!"

It's claimed that a 'favourable' ruling is expected for Benn from the WBC investigation, though nothing has been announced as yet.

The BBBofC/UKAD investigation remains unresolved.