Wilder was so excited about going over to Russia to fight Povetkin, but that is all in doubt now that Povetkin has failed a drug test according to ESPN.
Two sources with knowledge of test have told ESPN that Povetkin tested positive for meldonium with title fight vs Wilder a week away.
— Dan Rafael (@DanRafael1) May 13, 2016
Status of the #WilderPovetkin fight is unclear at the moment after Povetkin's positive test. #boxing
— Dan Rafael (@DanRafael1) May 13, 2016
Povetkin's positive test was in a VADA-conducted urine test. #boxing
— Dan Rafael (@DanRafael1) May 13, 2016
This was going to be a career payday for Wilder, so we will have to see if they will still try to make the fight happen.
Meldonium is known to increase blood flow, so for an athlete could help improve stamina.