Comments Thread For: Povetkin's Promoter: Trace of Meldonium Was Just 70 Nanograms

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You need a hobby. How about toy trains?

I definitely wouldn't take hobby recommendations from you. Not ok with your "lifestyle" you sick little worm.

[PunchyPotorff]

1 microgram is considered as positive...the promoter says that Povetkin had been shown to have 7 nanograms in his system, which is .07 micrograms. If that's the case, then the fight is still on, and it should be.

Thanx for the info. Then why is Dan Rafael and a stack of others going off like Povetkin is a cheat? And for that matter, why did VADA even make a press release about it? If he's below the limit, well below in this case, why is it even brought up? And do we even know how long it stays in the system after discontinuing use? I guess I have alotta questions.

[PunchyPotorff]

The definition for several is - "more than two but not many".

It took 7-8 months from the time Pov took it to the time he popped positive. 7-8 is not several.

7-8 isn't several? Plz advise which reference book or url you used to come up with that.

[Chollo Vista]

Povetkin's team say he stopped taking meldonium last September, before it was officially added to the WADA banned substances list January this year. But the claim doesn't stand up because VADA's records show Povetkin tested negative for any banned substances on April 7, 8, and 11, before testing positive for meldonium on April 27th.

http://www.badlefthook.com/2016/5/1...nder-povetkin-tested-clean-three-times-before

[Chollo Vista]

7-8 isn't several? Plz advise which reference book or url you used to come up with that.

I think 7-8 would be many.

The definitition of several is more than 2-3, but not many.

Either way, it doesn't really matter because somehow Pov found a way to pass 3 tests before failing the 4th, but had the stuff in his system since September?

[PunchyPotorff]

This from ИATAS bears re-posting:

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-sport-doping-meldonium-idUSKCN0WN1FS

Baby Blimp Dan Rafael tweeting this below is kinda bogus. He's assuming a lot...

"Povetkin was negative in VADA tests on 4/7, 4/8, 4/11. Positive on 4/27. Story that substance in system was from 2015 before ban is fantasy."

Especially if by 'positive' he's referring to the .07 test... since from what I read the limit is 1.0. Unless my math is wacko, .07 is less than 1/10th the limit.

This issue is generating a bunch of confusing info, none of which seems to be more than smoke and mirrors at this stage IMO. You're either within guidelines or you aren't. And it looks like Povetkin is within guidelines... so why did Rafael even 'break' a non-story?

[LoadedWraps]

The show must go on! WarWilder!!!!!

If they prove the Meldonium is under the established limits then let the fight go on!!!

This! We can't get robbed of one of the great fights of 2016. The fight must happen.

[saintpat]

This from ИATAS bears re-posting:

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-sport-doping-meldonium-idUSKCN0WN1FS

Baby Blimp Dan Rafael tweeting this below is kinda bogus. He's assuming a lot...

"Povetkin was negative in VADA tests on 4/7, 4/8, 4/11. Positive on 4/27. Story that substance in system was from 2015 before ban is fantasy."

Especially if by 'positive' he's referring to the .07 test... since from what I read the limit is 1.0. Unless my math is wacko, .07 is less than 1/10th the limit.

This issue is generating a bunch of confusing info, none of which seems to be more than smoke and mirrors at this stage IMO. You're either within guidelines or you aren't. And it looks like Povetkin is within guidelines... so why did Rafael even 'break' a non-story?

Again, the "limit is 1.0" was specific to tests taken BEFORE MARCH 1.

[Furn]

There is no limit.

The 1 microgram limit only applies to tests before March 1.

[jup11223]

so what's the verdict?is the fight now off or what?when is there going to be a official announcement?