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UKAD clears Joseph Parker, cites nutritionist’s cocaine use

8/6/2026

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Ukad cleared heavyweight champion Joseph Parker to fight after a probe linked his positive cocaine test to his nutritionist.
Ukad said the nutritionist used cocaine the week before Parker’s 25 October 2025 bout, when Parker was tested, lost and failed a test on 26 October.
On 6 March 2026 Parker testified the positive result came from the nutritionist’s cocaine, prompting Ukad to issue a three-month suspension that lets him compete, though he denies taking substances.

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Ukad cleared heavyweight champion Joseph Parker to fight after a probe linked his positive cocaine test to his nutritionist.
Ukad said the nutritionist used cocaine the week before Parker’s 25 October 2025 bout, when Parker was tested, lost and failed a test on 26 October.
On 6 March 2026 Parker testified the positive result came from the nutritionist’s cocaine, prompting Ukad to issue a three-month suspension that lets him compete, though he denies taking substances.