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Former Boxing Champion Joseph Parker Says Failed Drug Test a Result of Nutritionist's Cocaine Use
- United Kingdom Anti-Doping lifted the suspension for former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker on Thursday, confirming he has served a three-month ban for an Anti-Doping Rule Violation.
- Parker tested positive for cocaine after his October 25, 2025, fight against Briton Fabio Wardley, but claimed the result stemmed from environmental contamination caused by his nutritionist.
- An independent expert concluded the ingestion occurred 'out-of-competition' and was unrelated to sport performance, while the nutritionist admitted being a 'regular user of cocaine' who prepared Parker's food.
- The three-month period of ineligibility was deemed served between November 25, 2025, and February 24, 2026, allowing Parker to resume participation in sport with immediate effect.
- Parker holds a professional record of 36 wins and four defeats and confirmed on social media he will return to the ring soon after losing his six-fight win streak to Wardley.
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As a result of a detailed inspection, the organization released details of how the prohibited substance entered the athlete ' s body.
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Former boxing champion Joseph Parker says failed drug test a result of nutritionist's cocaine use
Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker says his nutritionist’s cocaine use caused a positive drug test after his bout with Fabio Wardley last October.
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