London, Aug 6, 2026 (AFP) - Doping body says Parker's positive cocaine test caused by nutritionist

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Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has been cleared to return to the ring after serving a three-month drugs ban that authorities said was down to his nutritionist. The 34-year-old New Zealander tested positive for cocaine on the day of his shock loss to Fabio Wardley in London in October. Parker has always denied knowingly taking any banned substances and United Kingdom Anti-Doping (UKAD) said the nutritionist he employed ahead of hi......

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