NZ Boxer Parker Promises Ring Return After Doping Ban 'Lifted'
The former WBO heavyweight champion says he will return soon after a positive fight-day test led to a lengthy UK Anti-Doping investigation.
- On Wednesday, heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker announced his provisional suspension has been lifted, clearing him to resume his boxing career after more than seven months sidelined.
- Parker faced a lengthy investigation after testing positive for cocaine following his October 25, 2025, loss to British heavyweight Fabio Wardley in London, though he consistently maintained the result was due to sample contamination.
- The 34-year-old denied taking performance-enhancing drugs throughout the process, while UK Anti-Doping kept his career on hold during the inquiry. He stated: "I did not take any prohibited substance, I did not use performance enhancing drugs and do not support their use."
- British Boxing Board of Control general secretary Smith confirmed the suspension lift without providing specific details, while Parker stated: "I'm pleased to confirm my provisional suspension is lifted and I'll be back in the ring soon."
- Parker recently shared training footage and hinted at a comeback, and is now eligible to return to competition, though specific details of the case remain private. He declined further comment while details are finalised.
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NZ boxer Parker promises ring return after doping ban 'lifted'
The New Zealander was suspended following a routine test by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association on the day of his shock loss to Fabio Wardley in October returned a positive result for cocaine. "I'm pleased to confirm my provisional suspension is lifted and I'll be back in the ring soon," former WBO heavyweight champion Parker, 34, said in a statement. "I've been advised to say no more for now while details are finalised." UKAD have yet to comm…
The New Zealand boxer confirmed the lifting of the ban imposed on his speech following a positive reaction to doping.
The UK Anti-Doping Agency has lifted the New Zealander's provisional suspension. Former WBO heavyweight titleholder Joseph Parker will soon resume his professional career. The New Zealand boxer's provisional suspension has been officially lifted following a lengthy investigation, Sport RBC.UA reported, citing The Ring. Controversy after the defeat to Wardley A high-profile scandal erupted in the heavyweight division after Parker suffered a stopp…
Former heavyweight world champion Joseph Parker can return to competition after his provisional suspension has been lifted.
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