Russian boxer Alexander Povetkin failed a doping test.
Doping is a problem affecting the Russian sport, and got to the top of the box. Authoritative insider “ESPN’s Dan Rafael reported that Alexander Povetkin has passed a positive doping test. Upon completion of tests responsible VADA (Voluntary anti-doping Agency).
My informed sources report that a sample taken from Povetkin was positive for Meldonium. While there is no official information about the future of the fight Povetkin – Wilder,” wrote Rafael on Twitter.
Povetkin promoter Andrey Ryabinsky confirmed the information – Russian boxer really used Meldonium, but was doing it before enabling the drug to the prohibited list (1 January 2016).
Now holding the title fight between Alexander Povetkin and world champion in the WBC Zionteam Wilder in the hands of the world Boxing Council.
“We are aware of this situation. Now the WBC is gathering information for the investigation. After its completion, all will be announced,” says WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman.
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The fight between Alexander Povetkin and Zionteam Wilderom to be held on may 21 in Moscow in the arena “Megasport”.
