MEXICO CITY -- The WBC has decided not to ban Russian heavyweight title contender Alexander Povetkin after he tested positive for the banned substance meldonium, and has ordered him to fight Canadas Bermane Stiverne for an interim title.Povetkin was due to face WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder of the United States in May before it was revealed he had failed a drug test in the build-up.The fight was called off and Wilder was allowed to arrange a voluntary defense against Chris Arreola in July, which he won.The WBC said in a statement Wednesday that Povetkin must undergo extra drug testing at his own expense for a year. But he wont be banned given the impossibility to scientifically prove that Mr. Povetkin ingested meldonium after January 1 2016, when it became illegal in sport. If Povetkin tests positive again over the next year, he will be suspended from WBC events indefinitely.With Wilder injured and likely unable to fight until 2017, an interim fight with Stiverne has been ordered. Theres also ongoing litigation between Povetkin and Wilders promoters over the canceled fight.We won, Povetkins promoter Andrei Ryabinsky said on Twitter. Povetkin has been vindicated, and must now fight Stiverne because Wilder is injured. Ill still keep up the legal action against Wilders team.Povetkin has said he stopped taking meldonium, which has been claimed to boost stamina, last year.The Latvian-made heart drug was widely used as a supplement in Eastern European countries until it was banned for 2016.That was followed by more than 100 positive tests, many in Russia and neighboring countries. 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"Jeff is a hard worker who was an important special-teams contributor for us last season," said Stamps GM John Hufnagel.Novak Djokovic believes Andy Murray should be allowed to enjoy ending the season as world No 1, and not be questioned about keeping the ranking in 2017.Murray claimed his 24th successive win and fifth tournament victory in a row by beating Djokovic, the world No 2, in straight sets in the final of the ATP World Tour Finals in London on Sunday.The pair are now likely to battle for the No 1 spot in the opening months of the new campaign, but Djokovic insisted he was not yet planning for 2017 - and said Murray should not have to either. Murray wins ATP finals Andy Murray stays world No 1 after beating Novak Djokovic He told a press conference after his defeat: Im not thinking about it at all at the moment. We should all let Andy enjoy this a little bit. Dont ask him questions about next season. He deserves to be in the moment and to really take everything in what he achieved.His team, as well, and his wife. She has to get some credit, guys. She gave birth this year. He has travelled all over the place. I know how it is with my wife, Jelena, what she had to go through as a mother back home with a little baby. Highlights of Murray v Djokovic from the O2 Arena So, Kim, well done. Shes maybe made even a bigger effort than Andy!Djokovic rediscovered some of his best form to cruise into the final at the O2 Arena, only to then produce one of his worst performances of the season against Murray. Murrray: I still need to improve Andy Murray says he has to keep improving to stay world No 1 His won just 59 per cent of his first serves, compared with Murrays 84 per cent, but the most telling flaw was his 30 unforced errors to Murrays 15.ddddddddddddDjokovic added: I just played very poorly and made a lot of unforced errors from the backhand side. It just wasnt my day. Murray spoke to Marcus Buckland, Annabel Croft and Greg Rusedski after beating Djokovic On the other hand, credit to Andy for being mentally tough and playing the right shots and making me play extra shots in every rally. He definitely deserved to win.There was no serious chance for me to win todays match. From the very beginning, we could see that. He was just a better player all in all.Well be back in 2017, but in the meantime you can follow us skysports.com/tennis, or our app for mobile devices and iPad and our Twitter account @skysportstennis.By purchasing a Sky Sports Day Pass for £6.99 or Sky Sports Week Pass for £10.99, you can enjoy access to all seven Sky Sports channels and watch on a TV with a NOW TV Box or on a range of devices. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ￡6.99. No contract.Also See:Murray v Djokovic: ReunitedMurray milestonesMurrays climb to greatnessWorld No 1 permutations ' ' '
