Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has been cleared to fight again after his provisional suspension for testing positive for cocaine was lifted.
The 34-year-old New Zealander was tested by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (Vada) on October 25. The same day, Parker was defeated by Britain's Fabio Wardley at London's O2 Arena.
"I'm pleased to confirm my provisional suspension is lifted and I'll be back in the ring soon," Parker stated on Wednesday. "I've been advised to say no more for now while details are finalised. Thank you to all my supporters."
Parker has maintained that he did not knowingly ingest any banned substances. He faced the possibility of a ban of up to two years, with any sanction to be determined by UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) and the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBoC).
The BBBoC confirmed to BBC Sport that Parker's provisional suspension has been lifted but declined to comment further at this stage. Ukad, which did not oversee the original test, would need to conduct its own investigation.
Parker's professional record includes 36 wins and four defeats. He held the WBO heavyweight title from 2016 to 2018 before losing it to Anthony Joshua.