Was Attoub's 70-week ban fair?

Question

David Attoub was recently banned for 70-weeks after gouging the eye of Stephen Ferris and then denying it.

He had even suggested that a photographer had altered the image. Refusing responsibility for such a serious incident must be punished accordingly, and Attoub's 70-week ban sends out a clear message that eye-gouging has no place in the sport.