Parker claims failed drug test linked to nutritionist's cocaine use
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 2:06 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Joseph Parker, former heavyweight champion, stated that traces of cocaine found in his UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) test were due to exposure from his nutritionist. After serving a three-month suspension, Ukad has lifted his ban, determining that the cocaine ingestion occurred out of competition and was unrelated to performance. The nutritionist, a regular cocaine user, confirmed to investigators that he had used the substance daily prior to Parker's fight against Fabio Wardley on October 25, 2025. Parker expressed his relief at being cleared to return to the ring and thanked his supporters.
- •Parker's adverse test occurred on October 25, 2025.
- •The nutritionist confirmed regular cocaine use leading up to Parker's fight.
- •Ukad determined the ingestion was out of competition and unrelated to performance.
- •Parker's suspension was lifted shortly before the announcement on August 6, 2026.
- •Parker holds a professional record of 36 wins and four defeats.
- 1:46 PMYahoo Sports — Parker's positive test for cocaine caused by nutritionist
- 1:44 PMBBC Sport — Parker's positive test for cocaine caused by nutritionist
"Former heavyweight world champion Joseph Parker claimed a failed drugs test that resulted in him being suspended from boxing was caused by exposure to cocaine being used by his nutritionist, according to UK Anti-Doping (UKAD).
"Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker's nutritionist was the reason traces of cocaine were found in a UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) test, according to investigation report.
"Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker's nutritionist was the reason traces of cocaine were found in a UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) test, according to investigation report.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 1:46 PMParker's positive test for cocaine caused by nutritionist
Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker's nutritionist was the reason traces of cocaine were found in a UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) test, according to investigation report.
- BBC SportAug 6, 2026, 1:44 PMParker's positive test for cocaine caused by nutritionist
Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker's nutritionist was the reason traces of cocaine were found in a UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) test, according to investigation report.
- Sky Sports—Parker claimed failed drug test was caused by cocaine use of nutritionist
Former heavyweight world champion Joseph Parker claimed a failed drugs test that resulted in him being suspended from boxing was caused by exposure to cocaine being used by his nutritionist, according to UK Anti-Doping (UKAD).
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