- Conor Benn wore a custom ‘Not Guilty’ necklace during Friday’s weigh-in
- The original fight was cancelled after he tested positive for banned substance
- The 28-year-old was eventually cleared to fight after a lengthy investigation
When Conor Benn stepped onto the scales for Friday’s weigh-in ahead of his highly-anticipated clash with Chris Eubank Jr, it wasn’t just his physical condition that caught the eye — it was the dazzling ‘Not Guilty’ necklace hanging around his neck.
The bold piece wasn’t a fashion choice. It was a statement. A declaration from a fighter who has spent nearly two years battling to clear his name after testing positive twice for the banned substance clomifene, a female fertility drug, in 2022.
Though Benn always maintained his innocence, the failed tests led to the cancellation of his original fight against Eubank Jr in October 2022.
After a lengthy investigation, Benn was eventually cleared to fight in the United Kingdom by the National Anti-Doping Panel, though questions and controversy have continued to swirl.
Now, Benn is speaking with his fists — and his jewellery.
The striking custom pendant was designed and created by A Jewellers in London, a brand known for crafting statement pieces for celebrities and athletes.
Conor Benn wore a dazzling ‘Not Guilty’ necklace hanging around his neck at Friday’s weigh-in
The striking custom pendant was designed and created by A Jewellers in London
The original fight was cancelled after Benn (right) tested positive for a banned substance
Speaking exclusively to Mail Sport, Abtin Abbasi, Director at A Jewellers, revealed the vision behind Benn’s new signature piece.
‘Conor came to us with a strong and personal vision — he wanted a piece that made a statement,’ Abbasi said. ‘The idea was to create a custom ‘Not Guilty’ piece that would showcase his innocence and reflect everything he’s stood for through a tough chapter. This pendant is a symbol of truth, resilience, and reclaiming his name.’
Benn may be a welterweight, fighting at middleweight for the first time this evening, but the necklace is a heavyweight in more ways than one.
Abbasi confirmed that the piece weighs approximately 1kg, giving it what he called a ‘solid, high-quality feel.’
And it’s not just the size that impresses. The pendant is dripping with luxury, set with over 50 carats of D-VVS quality diamonds — the highest grade of diamonds typically used in elite custom jewellery — along with 7 carats of vivid ‘pigeon blood’ Burmese rubies, some of the rarest and most valuable rubies in the world.
Such craftsmanship doesn’t come cheap. Abbasi estimates that ‘a fully custom piece like this, with the weight, diamonds, and level of craftsmanship involved, would typically start from around £100,000 depending on the final specs and stone quality.’
Creating a piece with such meaning took time and precision. Abbasi explained, ‘From concept to final polish, the process took eight weeks, with every step carefully handled to make sure it came out exactly as Conor envisioned — bold, clean, and powerful.’
Benn’s choice to unveil the necklace at the weigh-in was no accident. It was the culmination of months of frustration, fight, and, in his eyes, ultimate vindication.
Tonight, when he steps into the ring against Eubank Jr in London, Benn won’t just be fighting for victory — he’ll be fighting for his name, his reputation, and his future.
