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Heavyweight champ says positive drugs test a ‘real surprise’

Heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker has spoken out after failing a drugs test to deny taking any prohibited substance. A routine test by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) on the day of the New Zealander’s October fight against Fabio Wardley returned an adverse result, reportedly for cocaine. Parker said on Instagram…

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2025

Joseph Parker denies taking 'any prohibited substance' after failed drugs test

Kiwi fighter tested positive for a banned substance ahead of latest defeat

Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2025

Joseph Parker denies taking ‘any prohibited substance’ after failing drugs test

Parker says he is confident that an investigation will clear him of wrongdoing

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2025

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Joseph Parker failed drugs test on day of Fabio Wardley fight, promoter confirms

Former world champion has reportedly tested positive for cocaine

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2025

Joseph Parker faces boxing ban after failed drugs test

Parker tested positive for traces of cocaine, according to reports, on the day of his defeat by Fabio Wardley

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025

Tragedy in Justis Huni camp ahead of ring return

Justis Huni has paid tribute to long-time supporter Keri Fui, who suffered a heart attack and died while training the heavyweight boxer.

AAP · Nov 13, 2025

It's my time: why Huni craves world championship shot

Australian heavyweight prospect Justis Huni hopes to showcase his credentials for a world title shot with victory on a bumper card on the Gold Coast next month.

AAP · Nov 6, 2025

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Andrew Tate’s boxing debut plunges a beloved sport to toxic new depths – please stop this madness

Comment: The self-confessed misogynist, who has faced numerous allegations of rape and human trafficking, should not be given this kind of platform

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2025

Frank Warren outlines Fabio Wardley vs Oleksandr Usyk target date and location

With his late stoppage of Joseph Parker, Wardley positioned himself as the next challenger to Usyk

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025

Shock Moses Itauma update delivered by Frank Warren ahead of December event

Itauma was due to compete on 13 December, on the same card as Derek Chisora’s planned retirement fight

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025

Fabio Wardley challenges Oleksandr Usyk to fight in his back garden

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The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2025

Frank Warren eyes Oleksandr Usyk bout as next chapter of Fabio Wardley fairytale

Wardley become WBO mandatory challenger after beating Joseph Parker on Saturday.

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2025

Fabio Wardley faces boxing’s toughest challenge vs Oleksandr Usyk but already holds something more precious

Wardley trailed until late on but came back from the brink to continue an extraordinary career of comebacks and set up an undisputed bout with Oleksandr Usyk

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2025

Fabio Wardley challenges Oleksandr Usyk to fight in his back garden after Joseph Parker victory

Fabio Wardley promised to keep “riding the wave” and insisted he would fight undisputed world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk in his garden after a dramatic stoppage of Joseph Parker.

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2025

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The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2025

Joseph Parker fumes at Fabio Wardley stoppage as undisputed heavyweight title shot slips away

The New Zealander lost his WBO interim heavyweight title to the Briton and with it the chance to face Oleksandr Usyk for all four belts

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2025

Fabio Wardley would fight Oleksandr Usyk ‘in my garden’ after stopping Parker

Wardley forced referee Howard Foster into an 11th-round stoppage after launching a flurry of punches.

Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2025

Fabio Wardley stuns Joseph Parker in heavyweight classic to set up likely Oleksandr Usyk fight

Wardley seizes WBO interim title in huge upset and will now get a potential shot at undisputed glory in 2026

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2025

Fabio Wardley shows a new side to stun Joseph Parker and seize improbable Oleksandr Usyk fight

The Briton captured the interim heavyweight world title to set up a undisputed world title fight with Usyk

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The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2025

Fabio Wardley stuns Joseph Parker to set up potential Oleksandr Usyk bout

Wardley stopped his opponent in a dramatic 11th round.

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2025

Derek Chisora reveals proposed date for trilogy heavyweight fight with rival Dillian Whyte

The British heavyweights have met twice before, with Whyte prevailing on both occasions, with a stoppage win in their last meeting in 2018

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2025

Parker vs Wardley live: Fight updates and results after controversial knockout sets up Usyk heavyweight title match

The Briton claimed the WBO interim heavyweight title with an 11th round stoppage to set up a meeting with Oleksandr Usyk

Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2025

Parker vs Wardley LIVE: Boxing result, fight stream, latest updates and reaction after huge upset

Victorious Wardley is now likely to face undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk in 2026

Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2025

How to watch Parker vs Wardley: TV channel and live stream for fight tonight

Tonight’s victor could set up a shot at Oleksandr Usyk’s undisputed world heavyweight title

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025

Fabio Wardley inspired by family as world title shot nears

Wardley’s untraditional route up the heavyweight ranks has been inspired by the hard work of his mother and he recently became a parent himself.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2025

Parker and Wardley ready for ‘all or nothing’ rumble with shot at Usyk on the line

Heavyweight clash promises great intrigue as the experienced Parker aims to keep up a hot streak of six wins against the British former white-collar boxer

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