New Zealand heavyweight boxer and former WBO champion
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.
Itauma has won a path to a world heavyweight title, facing veteran Filip Hrgović at London's O2 Arena. The 21-year-old southpaw is pursuing the IBF belt and could become the youngest heavyweight champion since Mike Tyson, with promoter Frank Warren backing him to win.
Fury and Joshua have agreed to meet at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on 11 December, with Netflix streaming globally. After years of delays and negotiator standoffs, Britain hosts one of boxing’s biggest events as both fighters push to settle a decade-long rivalry.