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Boxing: Failed doping test by former world heavyweight champion

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By Prof Dr Ian Blackshaw

It has been reported that the former world heavyweight boxing champion, Joseph Parker, has failed a drugs test on 25 October 2025, the day before his fight with Fabio Wardley at the O2 Arena in London.

Parker, who is 33 years old, tested positive for the recreational drug, cocaine, by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association, as a result of which, he may face a possible ban from boxing.

The length of the ban will depend upon the particular circumstances of his case, which will be investigated by UK Anti-Doping and the British Boxing Board of Control.

Without prejudging the case, any ban could range from three months to four years.

Prof Dr Ian Blackshaw may be contacted by e-mail at ‘This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.’

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