British heavyweight, veteran of the ring and public figure
The New Zealander has had his provisional suspension lifted after Ukad determined any cocaine ingestion occurred out-of-competition due to a nutritionist's cocaine use. Parker has stated he will return to the ring while details are finalised. The case follows a controversial fight with Fabio Wardley in London where traces of cocaine were found in a VADA test.
UK anti-doping authorities have lifted Parker’s provisional suspension after finding his cocaine ingestion occurred out of competition and was linked to a nutritionist’s cocaine use. Parker is free to fight again and has expressed intent to return to the ring.
Daniel Dubois defeats Fabio Wardley in a rapid rematch at the O2 Arena, extending his dominance with a second-round stoppage. Wardley, overwhelmed after an opening spell, concedes as Dubois proclaims his era. The bout follows their May classic, with expectations of a potential trilogy as Usyk looms in the division.