Comments Thread For: Povetkin's Promoter Sues Deontay Wilder For $34.5 Million!

[MC Hammer]

the best argument you'll find from them is "your wrong we're right".
But honestly this article made it seem like povetkins team are in the right. Funny too since it was written by the wbc. I was expecting more biased towards wilder

It wasn't written by the WBC it was written by World of Boxing, Povetkins promoter.

[NearHypnos]

How many drug tests did PAC fail?

None but isn't that the point exactly? Again, going by all the articles it seems they arent considering this a "failed" test at all after further investigation as it turns out it was actually fine.

The WBC put a stop to this fight happening based on all of the articles I've read. Their reason for stopping the fight was because of Povetkins failed test. To me This is a WOB problem not a Wilder problem. If they feel defamed take it up with the WBC because the WBC informed folks of the failed test. Funny thing is I've only read/heard the WOB claim the level of substance was below WADA limit. I've yet to see anything confirming or denying this. I wish someone would confirm If WOB is telling the truth about the level of drugs in Povetkins system. I tend to think they're lying because if they're being truthful the WBC had no reason to stop this fight. Yet still all the fiasco regarding defamation and losses of revenue starts and ends with the WBC and WOB not Wilder IMO.

But from what we've all read isn't the problem that they CANCELLED when it was supposed to be postponed. I think that's what is being said here. That it seems like Team Wilder and company cancelled and apparently went on to say that he's on PEDs and now they're basically saying "Well actually... Upon further review/investigation it actually shows for months and at the level he would have been able to compete anyway which means it was a non-issue all along."

Again, I'm no expert on this at all but it just seems kind of like a no brainer.

Also, I forgot which poster said it but how is this not detrimental to Povetkin? His reputation took a big hit and it caused him loss of wages. If you could explain it to me that'd be great as opposed to just telling me I'm wrong.

[Jewish-Reptile]

What the hell was the point of announcing the results if he tested within the limits?

They announced the results as they announce any, it was Wilder and his team who dumped out of the fight illegitimately and unreasonably per the rules enforced.

I think it is evident now Wilder never wanted this fight and was looking for a way out, I mean look his many fights he squeezed in between an immediate ordered defence, three whole fights right ? Crazy. They miked that belt to the point it was insignificant in the event they lost to Povetkin, which to me feels like they were expecting Povetkin to win, only now the Joshua unification has materialised.

The rules the WBC took their time investigating I'm sure were apparent at the time and this whole hold up as been due to Wilder and his team illegitimately walking away, I guess the WBC has been trying to smooth things over but they've been unable to bring Haymon back to the table willingly, this hold up has likely nothing to do with investigating Povetkin more so trying to stop Wilder walking away from a fight lucrative to the WBC themselves in which clearly they could strip Wilder, which in all likelihood is desperately what they.

[observer]

When Wilder's team announced the lawsuit I said that they picked the wrong fight.

It's the usual American arrogance.

If they were dealing with an established US promoter they wouldn't have behaved like this.

Since WBC is not a defendant here, it means Wilder's team was the one to pull out and not WBC.

Will be interesting to see how all of this plays out. I thought Povetkin would countersue to settle and force the fight. But the size of the lawsuit makes me think Ryabinski is out for blood and making the fight won't be enough...

I am guessing if Wilder's team backtrack quickly they may have a chance to come out of this relatively unharmed. If they insist and stick to their guns this won't end well for them.

[AllBoxingAD]

I still havent heard an explanation as to how Povetkin can test clean at first and dirty later on while still really being clean. Im not sure Ive ever heard of PEDs popping back up into your system by themselves.

Until that is properly explained, Ill consider Povetkin dirty af.

If I was Wilder I would postpone the fight too. No way Im willingly fighting dirty fighters if Im clean.

[Mr. Luthor]

Laughable and a waste of time. Wilder and Povetkin were scheduled to fight on May 21st but Povetkin failed a drug test. The WBC actually announced on May 15th that the Wilder/Povetkin fight was postponed, they would be making an in-depth investigation into the failed Povetkin drug test and that during the interim, Deontay Wilder could make a voluntary defense of his title. Now flash forward to June and Povetkin and his promoter are suing Wilder and associates?? Ridiculous. The fact remains, the fight would not have been postpone and/or cancelled if Povetkin had not failed a drug test prior to the fight. Obviously trace levels of a banned substance still equal a failed test. Incredibly ****** to claim an opponent is/was scared and looking for a way out of a career payday when you are the one that failed the drug test and caused the cancellation of the fight.

[Motorcity Cobra]

None but isn't that the point exactly? Again, going by all the articles it seems they arent considering this a "failed" test at all after further investigation as it turns out it was actually fine.

That's not his point. He said Pac successfully sued so that means Povetkin has a good case. Except he left out the main detail. Pac never failed a test and Povetkin did. VADA also said Povetkin failed and took Meldonium. Why isn't he suing them for defamation?

[Pigeons]

This article was written by World of Boxing. I wonder how much Ryabinsky paid Boxing Scene to let him publish this.

Boxing has zero integrity.

[Mr. Luthor]

It was announced that Povetkin failed a drug test prior to his fight with Wilder actually taking place. It was not Wilder or his team that tested Povetkin so they cannot be held liable for reacting to the fact that Povetkin tested positive for a banned substance. Wilder did not and does not need to wait for Povetkin's positive test explanations, neither did the WBC and that's why Wilder was not stripped of his title and was given permission to have a voluntary defense while Povetkin's WBC fate is determined.

Only fools actually think Povetkin and his promoter have a chance of winning a lawsuit against Wilder.

[b00g13man]

Priceless.