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Janibek Alimkhanuly's Fight Canceled Over Positive Drug Test

12/3/2025

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The December 6 fight between Janibek Alimkhanuly and Erislandy Lara was canceled after Alimkhanuly tested positive for meldonium.
Meldonium has been prohibited since 2016 due to its performance-enhancing effects.
Alimkhanuly said his initial VADA test was clean.
Alimkhanuly has not altered his vitamin regimen and has requested a retest of his 'B' sample.
Erislandy Lara has not commented on the situation, and promotional companies involved have remained silent.

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The December 6 fight between Janibek Alimkhanuly and Erislandy Lara was canceled after Alimkhanuly tested positive for meldonium.
Meldonium has been prohibited since 2016 due to its performance-enhancing effects.
Alimkhanuly said his initial VADA test was clean.
Alimkhanuly has not altered his vitamin regimen and has requested a retest of his 'B' sample.
Erislandy Lara has not commented on the situation, and promotional companies involved have remained silent.