Joseph Parker claims drug ban lifted, plans boxing return soon
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 10:22 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Joseph Parker announced plans to resume his boxing career, stating his suspension has been lifted after a failed drug test last year. The test, which revealed traces of cocaine, was conducted by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency on the day he lost to Fabio Wardley by 11th-round knockout in October. Parker previously denied taking any banned substances and could have faced a two-year ban. He expressed gratitude to his supporters and indicated that further details about his return would be finalized. The British Boxing Board of Control did not comment on the matter.
- •Parker's suspension was announced to be lifted as of August 5, 2026.
- •He aims to return to the ring 'soon' following a year-long ban.
- •The suspension followed a failed drug test the day he fought Fabio Wardley.
- •Parker denied the use of banned substances during the investigation.
- •He had previously secured six consecutive wins before the Wardley fight.
- 10:15 AMYahoo Sports — Heavyweight Parker cleared to fight after drugs ban
- 10:15 AMBBC Sport — Heavyweight Parker cleared to fight after drugs ban
"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 has announced he will continue his boxing career "soon" after confirmation his suspension has been lifted following a failed drug test last year.
"Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has been cleared to fight again after his provisional suspension for testing positive for cocaine was lifted.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 10:15 AMHeavyweight Parker cleared to fight after drugs ban
Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has been cleared to fight again after his provisional suspension for testing positive for cocaine was lifted.
- BBC SportAug 5, 2026, 10:15 AMHeavyweight Parker cleared to fight after drugs ban
Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has been cleared to fight again after his provisional suspension for testing positive for cocaine was lifted.
- Sky Sports—Parker plans to resume career after saying drugs ban has been '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.
- Sky Sports—Parker plans to resume career after drugs ban lifted
Joseph Parker has announced he will continue his boxing career "soon" after confirmation his suspension has been lifted following a failed drug test last year.
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