Former heavyweight champ ⁠Parker cleared to fight again after doping ban

Joseph Parker was suspended in October after failing a voluntary drug test, but denied taking any prohibited substance.Published On 5 Aug 20265 Aug 2026Former ‌heavyweight world champion Joseph ⁠Parker says he has been cleared to fight again after failing ⁠a dope test last October.The 34-year-old New Zealander had denied taking a prohibited substance but risked a two-year ‌ban after he failed the voluntary test on the day he lost to Britain’s Fabio Wardley in London on October 25.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4FIFA’s Infantino set for crunch meeting after World Cup selloff crisislist 2 of 4UEFA’s threatened legal action against Infantino and FIFA: What we knowlist 3 of 4Ex-Arsenal boss Wenger was ‘not aware’ of Infantino’s FIFA planlist 4 of 4UEFA confirms legal letter served to FIFA after Infantino’s World Cup planend of listBritish media reported at the time that Parker had tested positive for ⁠traces of cocaine.“I’m pleased ⁠to confirm my provisional suspension is lifted and I’ll be back in the ring soon,” ⁠Parker said in a statement.“I’ve been advised ⁠to say no more ⁠for now while details are finalised. Thank you to all my supporters.”Robert Smith, general secre...