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Secret Doping Ban Revealed
Former world title challenger Alexander Povetkin has been serving a four-year drugs ban secretly.
Decade of Fight Results Scrubbed
The anti-doping violation has cost Povetkin a decade of fight results, including his famous knockout of Dillian Whyte.
Failed Drug Test Uncovered
Povetkin, 45, failed a drug test back in October 2014, and the discovery has led to the ban.
Heavy Sanction Imposed
The International Testing Agency uncovered Povetkin's failed test, resulting in a four-year ban and disqualification of results from 2014 onwards.

Legacy Tainted
Povetkin's achievements, including his Olympic gold medal, will forever be tainted by his doping scandal.
Despite the heavy sanction, Povetkin retired in June 2021, escaping the full brunt of the ban.
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