Overview
- Queensberry Promotions confirmed VADA reported an adverse finding from a sample collected on October 25 in relation to Parker’s bout with Fabio Wardley.
- Multiple outlets reported the A-sample showed benzoylecgonine, a cocaine metabolite typically detectable in urine for only a few days.
- Parker can request analysis of his B-sample as the VADA report is referred for formal investigation and adjudication in the UK system.
- If an in-competition cocaine violation is upheld, sanctions are commonly reported up to two years, with penalties varying based on intent and circumstances.
- The case follows Parker’s 11th‑round stoppage loss to Wardley, adding uncertainty to his path back toward heavyweight title contention.