Alexander Povetkin's B-Sample Will Be Opened on January 5

By WBC

On December 16, 2016, VADA notified the WBC that Alexander Povetkin’s anti-doping test taken from his December 6, 2016, “A” Sample pursuant to the WBC Clean Boxing Program (“CBP”) yielded an adverse analytical finding for the banned substance Ostarine. The WBC Rules & Regulations provide that Mr. Povetkin can request that: (1) the “B” Sample be tested; and (2) he or his designated representative(s) witness the opening of the “B” sample container.

Mr. Povetkin made the requests set forth above. The opening of the “B” Sample container is scheduled to take place at the University of California Los Angeles laboratory on January 5, 2017.

The WBC is still investigating the circumstances of Mr. Povetkin’s positive test. The WBC will issue a final ruling on the matter after it completes its investigation and it receives the “B” Sample anti-doping tests results.

Juan "Churritos" Hernández is already aiming for the WBC World Boxing Council flyweight championship, which is currently vacant, against Nawaphon Sor Rungvisai on March 4 in Thailand.

Hernandez, who is originally from Cuahitlan, Veracruz and is represented by Promociones del Pueblo, will face a dangerous undefeated Thai warrior with 36 professional matches and 27 KO´s.

"Churritos" has meticulously studied his rival, helped in this homework by Jorge Barrera and former world champion Isaac "El Tortas" Bustos.

"I feel great, we have studied this fighter very carefully via Social Networks and YouTube. I know it wont be easy, because my rival will be at home and with the full support of his people, but we will fight with everything we have."

Juan "Churritos" Hernandez is ranked number 2 in the flyweight division, has great chances to return with the championship that was vacated by Nicaraguan Roman "Chocolatito" González, after defeating the Mexican Carlos "Principe" Cuadras in the super flyweight division.