The World Boxing Council (WBC) has fined and suspended Russia's heavyweight contender Alexander Povetkin, who has failed a doping test, from WBC-sanctioned events.
"Pursuant to the August 17, 2016, WBC Ruling, the WBC hereby rules that Mr. Povetkin shall be suspended for participating in any WBC-sanctioned bouts indefinitely; Mr. Povetkin shall pay a $250,000 USD fine to the WBC," Sputnik cited the council as saying.
Last December, Povetkin had an adverse doping test result from the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association before his fight with Canada's Bermane Stiverne at the Yekaterinburg Expo in Russia. Povetkin was tested positive for a muscle-building substance ostarine. As a result, the fight was canceled.
