Joseph Parker cleared to fight again after suspension for failed dope test lifted

[p]The 34-year-old New Zealander, ‌who held the WBO title ‌from 2016 to 2018, had denied taking a ‌prohibited substance but risked ⁠a ‌two-year ban.[/p][p]He failed the voluntary test ​on the day he fought and lost ​to Britain's [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/wardley-fabio/tdUKIc84/"]Fabio Wardley[/a]. British media reported at the ⁠time ​that he had tested positive for traces of cocaine.[/p][p][b]"I'm pleased to confirm my ‌provisional suspension is lifted and I'll be back in the ring soon,"[/b] [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/parker-joseph/vTu9TteA/"]Parker[/a] said in a statement.[/p][embed guid="8a41fe4e-dd62-40ba-b81b-f70a7a107e4b" url="https://x.com/ringmagazine/status/2084914870391091456" social-type="twitter" /][p][b]"I've been advised to say no more for now while details are finalised. Thank ‌you to all my ​supporters."[/b][/p][p]Robert Smith, general secretary ‌of the British Boxing Board of Control, confirmed the suspension had been lifted but gave no ⁠details.[/p]