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WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman clarifies Wilder-Povetkin situation

WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman clarifies Wilder-Povetkin situation

Chris Willamson

•Jun 3, 2016

Following Boxingscene.com's exclusive interview with Andrey Ryabinskiy, promoter of Alexander Povetkin, the World Boxing Council (WBC) mandatory heavyweight contender, I asked WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman to clarify details relating to their investigation following Povetkin's adverse April 27 Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) test and discussed plans to extend the WBC Clean boxing program to include the top 15 in each division.

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Wilder-Povetkin Decision Coming Very Soon, Says WBC Prez

Wilder-Povetkin Decision Coming Very Soon, Says WBC Prez

BoxingScene Staff

•Jun 1, 2016

The promoter for Russian heavyweight boxer Alexander Povetkin said he wants the title fight against WBC champion Deontay Wilder rescheduled for later this year and that new testing proves Povetkin is clean. Wilder had been due to fight Povetkin, his mandatory challenger, on May 21 in Moscow...

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Ryabinsky Intent On Clearing Povetkin, Rescheduling Wilder Bout

Ryabinsky Intent On Clearing Povetkin, Rescheduling Wilder Bout

Chris Williamson

•May 31, 2016

Moscow, Russia -- Boxingscene.com was invited to an exclusive face-to-face interview with the head of Russia based “World of Boxing” promotional company Andrey Ryabinskiy as he clarified the latest situation with regard to the postponed WBC heavyweight title clash mandated between American champion Deontay Wilder and Russian contender Alexander Povetkin.

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Povetkin Questions Whether Wilder Actually Intended To Fight Him

Povetkin Questions Whether Wilder Actually Intended To Fight Him

Yuri Tarantin

•May 28, 2016

Former WBA 'regular' heavyweight world champion Alexander Povetkin is wondering if World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder was actually intending to follow through with their fight.

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Povetkin's Promoter: WBC's Investigation Will Take a Few Months

Povetkin's Promoter: WBC's Investigation Will Take a Few Months

Igor Lazorin

•May 27, 2016

Moscow - The World Boxing Council’s (WBC) probe into doping case of Russian heavyweight boxer Alexander Povetkin, whose Sample A and B tested positive for banned substance meldonium, may take up to two months, Andrei Ryabinsky, the head of the Boxing World promotion company told TASS on Friday.

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Povetkin Not Backing Down: We'll Do Everything To Get Wilder!

Povetkin Not Backing Down: We'll Do Everything To Get Wilder!

Igor Lazorin

•May 27, 2016

Olympic gold medal winner and former WBA 'regular' heavyweight world champion Alexander Povetkin is not backing down from a showdown with WBC heavyweight king Deontay Wilder.

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Roy Jones Jr. Backs Countryman Povetkin, Says He's Not To Blame

Roy Jones Jr. Backs Countryman Povetkin, Says He's Not To Blame

Igor Lazorin

•May 26, 2016

Former four division world champion Roy Jones Jr. has come out in support of his countryman, Alexander Povetkin or Russia, in the ongoing doping scandal related to the mandatory clash with WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder.

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Deontay Wilder Wants WBC To Rule on Povetkin Sooner Than Later

Deontay Wilder Wants WBC To Rule on Povetkin Sooner Than Later

Edward Chaykovsky

•May 26, 2016

As previously reported on BoxingScene.com, heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder (36-0, 35KOs) can choose his next opponent in defending his World Boxing Council title.

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Povetkin's Promoter Embraces WBC Ruling on Deontay Wilder

Povetkin's Promoter Embraces WBC Ruling on Deontay Wilder

Igor Lazorin

•May 25, 2016

Heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder (36-0, 35KOs) can choose his next opponent in defending his World Boxing Council title. Wilder was scheduled to fight mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin on May 21 in Moscow, Russia. But Povetkin failed a drug test, which showed the banned substance meldonium, and the bout was canceled.

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Deontay Wilder Granted Permission To Make Voluntary By WBC

Deontay Wilder Granted Permission To Make Voluntary By WBC

Random Hits

•May 25, 2016

WBC World Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder was scheduled to fight Mandatory Challenger Alexander Povetkin on May 21, 2016. On May 13, 2016, the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (“VADA”) reported that Mr. Povetkin’s “A” Test sample showed an adverse result for the banned substance Meldonium.

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