Parker’s positive cocaine test caused by nutritionist, doping body says
Summary
Joseph Parker, a New Zealand heavyweight boxer, has been allowed to return to boxing after serving a three-month ban for cocaine use. The doping authorities said Parker’s positive test was caused by cocaine used by his nutritionist, who was a regular user.Key Facts
- Joseph Parker tested positive for cocaine on October 25, 2025, the day he lost to Fabio Wardley.
- The United Kingdom Anti-Doping (UKAD) agency said Parker’s nutritionist regularly used cocaine and had taken it daily before the fight.
- Parker denied knowing he took any banned drugs.
- Parker served a three-month suspension and is now free to compete again.
- UKAD found Parker’s cocaine use happened outside of competition and not to improve his sports performance.
- Parker’s record is 36 wins and 4 losses, and he was WBO heavyweight champion from 2016 to 2018.
- Parker lost his chance to fight for the WBO mandatory challenger spot after the loss to Wardley.
- Parker announced the lifting of his suspension and plans to return to boxing soon.
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