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UKAD Lifts Parker Suspension, Clears Him to Fight

8/7/2026

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UKAD lifted Joseph Parker’s suspension on 22 June 2026, clearing him to fight.
The agency deemed his ban served after an expert called the cocaine use out-of-competition.
Parker tested positive for benzoylecgonine after his 25 October 2025 loss to Fabio Wardley.
He said the cocaine came from his nutritionist, who used it from 17 to 24 October 2025, accepting the ruling on 28 July 2026 and announcing a return soon.

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UKAD lifted Joseph Parker’s suspension on 22 June 2026, clearing him to fight.
The agency deemed his ban served after an expert called the cocaine use out-of-competition.
Parker tested positive for benzoylecgonine after his 25 October 2025 loss to Fabio Wardley.
He said the cocaine came from his nutritionist, who used it from 17 to 24 October 2025, accepting the ruling on 28 July 2026 and announcing a return soon.