Povetkin vs. Stiverne

Alexander Povetkin - Opening of The B-Sample is Postponed

The testing saga continues for heavyweight contender Alexander Povetkin. On Tuesday, the World Boxing Council announced that Povetkin's B-sample, in connection to his VADA drug test on December 6th, would be opened on Thursday, January 5th.

Don King Says $2 Million Lost in Povetkin vs. Stiverne Fallout

According to veteran promoter Don King, his side lost close to $2 million as a result of the canceled fight between his heavyweight, Bermand Stiverne, and Russia's Alexander Povetkin.

Povetkin's B-Sample Will Be Opened in January, Says Ryabinsky

The B-Sample to Alexander Povetkin's failed random drug test, from December 6th, will be opened in January, according to his promoter Andrey Ryabinsky from World of Boxing.

Stiverne Says Team Povetkin's Claim of Low Ratio is Irrelevant

According to former heavyweight champion Bermane Stiverne, the small numerical figure involved in Alexander Povetkin's failed test is irrelevant. Povetkin was originally scheduled to face Stiverne for the interim-WBC heavyweight title, but everythin...

Don King Not Sure if He Will File a Lawsuit Over Povetkin Fallout

Veteran promoter Don King has not yet made up his mind about filing a lawsuit against his promotional rival Andrei Ryabinsky of Russia - over the recent mess involving Olympic gold medal winner Alexander Povetkin.

Stiverne's Trainer Not Ruling Out Povetkin Fight - If He's Clean

Last Saturday night in Russia, boxing fans watched heavyweight Alexander Povetkin score a knockout victory over France's Johann Duhaupas in six rounds. Povetkin was originally scheduled to face Canada’s Bermane Stiverne for the interim WBC heavyweigh...

Povetkin's Drug Test From December 13 Comes Back Clean

A new twist in the drug testing saga of Russian heavyweight Alexander Povetkin, who is accused of doping violations. On Saturday, December 17, Povetkin knocked out France's Johann Duhaupas in six rounds. The non-title 10 round fight held in the Russi...

WBC Prez: Stiverne Can't Become Interim-Champ Without a Fight

World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman rejected the possibility of making Bermane Stiverne the WBC interim-heavyweight champion after the cancellation of the fight against Alexander Povetkin.

Stiverne: 'They' Knew All Along That Povetkin Would Test Positive

Former WBC heavyweight champion Bermane Stiverne had a feeling that something strange was going on last week - and then he was hit with the news that Alexander Povetkin testing positive for banned substance ostarine.

Don King Preparing Lawsuit Against Povetkin, Ryabinsky

According to overseas sources, veteran promoter Don King is preparing to gain a measure of revenge by filing a lawsuit against his promotional rival Andrei Ryabinsky of Russia.

Wilder Won’t Discuss Povetkin's 2nd Failed PED Test in 7 Months

Deontay Wilder surely has plenty to say about Alexander Povetkin failing another performance-enhancing drug test. In a complete departure from the norm, though, the talkative heavyweight champion has chosen not to say it. Wilder declined comment Satu...

Povetkin's Promoter Not Convinced By VADA Test, Explains Doubts

Olympic gold medal winner and former WBA heavyweight champion Alexander Povetkin has maintained that he did not use banned performance enhancing substances and does not know how steroids entered his body.

Povetkin Says 'Out of Shape' Stiverne Was Looking For a Way Out

Olympic gold medal winner Alexander Povetkin (31-1-0, 23 KO’s) believes Bermane Stiverne (25-3-1, 21 KO’s) had no intention of fighting him and didn't properly train for the fight. He felt Stiverne was out of shape and looking for any reason to get o...

Don King Explodes on Povetkin, Wants Stiverne To Get Wilder Shot

LAS VEGAS – In the aftermath of Saturday’s news that the WBC Interim heavyweight title fight in Russia between former heavyweight champion Bermane Stiverne and top-ranked Alexander Povetkin had been cancelled because Povetkin tested positive for drug...

Povetkin vs. Duhaupas Showdown Will Happen, Says Ryabinsky

According to World of Boxing CEO Andrei Ryabinsky, who promotes Alexander Povetkin (30-1-0, 22 KO’s), a deal was indeed reached with Johann Duhaupas (34-3, 21KOs) to replace Bermane Stiverne (25-2-1, 21 KO’s) on Saturday night at the Ekaterinburg Exp...