Portugal Colonial - NZ boxer Parker promises ring return after doping ban 'lifted'

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NZ boxer Parker promises ring return after doping ban 'lifted' / Photo: Fayez NURELDINE - AFP

NZ boxer Parker promises ring return after doping ban 'lifted'

SPORTS 05.08.2026

Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has insisted he will be back in action soon after saying Wednesday that UK Anti-Doping has lifted his suspension from boxing.

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The New Zealander was suspended following a routine test by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association on the day of his shock loss to Fabio Wardley in October returned a positive result for cocaine.

"I'm pleased to confirm my provisional suspension is lifted and I'll be back in the ring soon," former WBO heavyweight champion Parker, 34, said in a statement.

"I've been advised to say no more for now while details are finalised."

UKAD have yet to comment in response to Parker's remarks.

Parker suffered an 11th-round stoppage defeat by British boxer Wardley and lost his status as WBO mandatory challenger to then undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.

G.Teles--PC

Portugal Colonial - NZ boxer Parker promises ring return after doping ban 'lifted'

NZ boxer Parker promises ring return after doping ban 'lifted'

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