Guardian Sport
UK · 26 mins ago
Former world champion Joseph Parker cleared to box again after failed dope test
‘My provisional suspension is lifted and I’ll be back soon’
British Boxing confirm news but gave no details
Joseph Parker, the former heavyweight world champion, said on Wednesday he had been cleared to fight again after failing a dope test last October. The 34-year-old New Zealander, who held the WBO title from 2016 to 2018, had denied taking a prohibited substance but risked a two-year ban.
He failed the voluntary test on the day he fought and lost to Britain’s Fabio Wardley.…
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