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 fro

The New Zealand heavyweight tested positive for cocaine before losing to Fabio Wardley in October

Boxing - Joseph Parker v Fabio Wardley - The O2, London, Britain - October 25, 2025 Joseph Parker makes his entrance to the ring before his fight against Fabio Wardley Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge 05 Aug 2026 07:22PM Aug 5 : Former heavyweight world champion Joseph Parker said on Wednesday he had been cl

Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has been cleared to fight again after his provisional suspension for testing positive for cocaine was lifted.

Joseph Parker has announced that he will continue his boxing career "soon" after claiming his suspension has been lifted following a failed drug test last year.

Joseph Parker cleared to fight again as statement released with suspension lifted  talkSPORT

Kiwi boxer Joseph Parker has been cleared to fight again after he was suspended due to a failed drug test in November 2025.

The Kiwi boxer has previously said he believed his sample was contaminated.