Heavyweight Parker cleared to fight after drugs ban
Summary
Joseph Parker, a professional heavyweight boxer from New Zealand, has been allowed to fight again after his temporary suspension for testing positive for cocaine was lifted. He tested positive on the day he lost to Fabio Wardley in October, but he denies knowingly taking banned substances.Key Facts
- Joseph Parker tested positive for cocaine on October 25 during a fight day.
- He was provisionally suspended by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (Vada).
- Parker's suspension has now been lifted, allowing him to return to boxing.
- UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) and the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBoC) will decide any further action.
- Parker has a professional record of 36 wins and 4 losses.
- He was the WBO heavyweight champion from 2016 to 2018.
- Parker lost his title to Anthony Joshua in Cardiff in 2018.
- Parker said he will not comment further until all details are finalized.
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