British heavyweight with a long pro career and notable title challenges
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.