Overview
- Queensberry Promotions said VADA has notified parties of an adverse finding from Parker’s October 25 pre-fight test tied to his bout with Fabio Wardley.
- Multiple outlets report the A-sample contained benzoylecgonine, a cocaine metabolite typically detectable for up to around four days, though regulators have not yet confirmed the substance.
- The case is expected to be considered by UK Anti-Doping and the British Boxing Board of Control after any B-sample request, with sanctions decided through their process.
- Potential penalties discussed in coverage range up to two years for in‑competition cocaine violations, with past outcomes varying widely, including Liam Cameron’s four-year ban and Adam Rusling’s three-month suspension.
- Parker has not publicly responded, his camp has expressed shock, and the finding compounds the sporting fallout from his 11th‑round loss that cost him a path toward an Usyk title shot.