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One of the world’s best boxers failed a meldonium doping test
“B” example of WBO and IBF middleweight world champion Zhanibek Alimkhanuly confirmed the presence of banned substances. This was announced by the President of the Kazakhstan Professional Boxing Federation Rakhimzhan Erdenbekov, referring to the final VADA report from the USA.
“The 34-page final review was recently received and the “B” sample confirmed the existence of doping. Our federation has now taken jurisdiction over Zhanibek,” the official said.
According to him, the investigation into the cases of meldonium entering the boxer’s body is ongoing. The hearing of the case will continue on January 23. The doping incident emerged on the eve of Alimkhanuly’s potential fight against Erislandy Lara for three championship belts.
Source: Sport UA
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