Former heavyweight boxing champion Joseph Parker has received clearance to resume his professional career following the lifting of his provisional suspension. The 34-year-old New Zealand fighter had been sidelined since October after testing positive during a voluntary drug screening conducted on the day of his bout against Britain’s Fabio Wardley in London. Parker consistently maintained his innocence throughout the disciplinary process.
Parker expressed relief at the resolution in a brief statement, announcing his intention to return to competition in the near future. He refrained from elaborating on specifics, citing ongoing finalization of details related to the case. The British Boxing Board of Control confirmed that the suspension had been officially removed, though officials did not provide additional commentary on the matter.
The former WBO titleholder, who held the heavyweight crown from 2016 until his 2018 defeat to Anthony Joshua, carries an overall record of 36 victories and four losses. His return to the ring marks a significant development in his career, which has spanned numerous high-profile matches in the heavyweight division.
Originally reported by Aljazeera →
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