The International Doping Testing Agency (ITA) announced that Russian boxer Alexander Povetkin has been banned for four years..

This decision was based on data received by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) from the Moscow laboratory. A Russian consumed ostarine in 2014.

Disqualification will last until October 20, 2028.

Povetkin's results from September 28, 2014 until the start of the temporary suspension on September 9, 2024 are annulled.

During this period, the Russian had 12 fights, including victories over Carlos Takam, Hughie Fury, David Price, Dillian Whyte, and there were also defeats against Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte.

During his career, Povetkin was removed twice for violation of anti -doping rules. In May 2016, meldonium was found in his doping sample, and in December 2016, ostarine was found in the Russian’s doping sample.

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