This week Deontay Wilder and Alexander Povetkin went to trial to determine whose fault it was that cancelled their fight in Russia this past May. The sole issue to be decided at trial is whether Povetkin took Meldonium after January 1, 2016, the date that it was banned by WADA. The trial is a battle […]
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Shields to be first female boxer to headline on Showtime
USA Today reports that Claressa Shields will be the first female boxer to headline an event on premium network television as she will be the main feature on Showtime’s ShoBox series on March 10th. Shields was featured in the WSJ last November where they drew comparisons to her and boxing as Ronda Rousey was to […]
Wilder claims non-produced email key to case
Meldonium is the key issue when attorneys for boxer Deontay Wilder and his promoter Lou DiBella square off against Alexander Povetkin and his promoter World of Boxing. In the latest filings, Wilder’s attorneys claim that Povetkin’s side withheld a damaging email it sent to VADA regarding Povetkin’s testing. Now, Wilder’s attorneys are seeking to introduce […]
Povetkin asks court for rebuttal expert in Meldonium testing dispute
As trial in the Deontay Wilder-Alexander Povetkin is ready to go next week, the attorneys for each side are fighting over expert data. The sole issue to be determined at trial is whether Povetkin ingested Meldonium after January 1, 2016. Povetkin took Meldonium as recommended by his physician in August and September 2015 prior to […]
Update on Povetkin-Wilder set for trial on Monday
While the Al Haymon-Golden Boy lawsuit appears to be over barring an appeal, there is another boxing lawsuit set for trial next week. Deontay Wilder and Alexander Povetkin are set to go to trial this Monday. A brief background can be found here. The parties in the case have insisted that the lawsuit proceed to […]