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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

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

Former world champion has reportedly tested positive for cocaine

Evening Standard

Katie Holmes Wears a Comfy Jumpsuit and Easy Flats on an NYC Night Out

Her street style is one of one—literally.

Marie Claire

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Katie Holmes Tackles 3 Tricky Trends at Once in a Sheer Top, Ballet Flats, and All Black

The actress makes it look easy.

Marie Claire

Ryan Garcia’s legal team react to positive B-sample from failed drug tests

Garcia was positive for the banned substance Ostarine in two tests in April, before his win over Devin Haney

The Independent UK

Boxing has a drug problem. Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh can make fixing it his legacy

There are two main stumbling blocks to ridding boxing of PEDs: motivation and cost. Saudi Arabian power broker Turki Alalshikh is uniquely situated to surmount these obstacles

The Guardian - US

Ryan Garcia Denies Banned Substance Use Amid Positive Test

Golden Boy Promotions supports Ryan Garcia amid doping allegations; VADA yet to comment. Ryan Garcia allegedly tested positive for Ostarine, a banned subst...

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Ryan Garcia Tested Positive for PED Before Fight vs. Devin Haney, per Source

The 25-year-old boxer tested positive for Ostarine in a VADA test before his fight against Devin Haney.

Sports Illustrated

Reports: Ryan Garcia tested positive for PEDs in upset win over Devin Haney

The Ryan Garcia roller coaster ride continues with what could be another big dip.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Gabriels says Claressa is afraid to face her

KOCHI: Hanna Gabriels, the reigning WBA female light heavyweight and WBC female heavyweight champion, was here in Kochi on Friday night to announce the World Heavyweight DJMC Series No. 7 Boxing Championship that will be held in the city in August this year.

The Times of India

Artur Beterbiev cleared to fight Callum Smith after returning ‘atypical’ drug-test result

The result is not the same as an ‘adverse’ finding, which might have threatened the champion’s bout with Smith

The Independent UK

Conor Benn calls for lifetime bans for proven drug cheats amid his comeback bout

The 26-year-old has not fought since April 2022 after failing two voluntary drugs tests, but has vehemently protested his innocence.

The Independent UK

Robert Helenius failed drug test before fighting Anthony Joshua, Vada says

The Finn was only involved as a late stand-in after Joshua’s original opponent Dillian Whyte also failed a voluntary test

The Independent UK

Dillian Whyte vows to prove his innocence after doping test ‘adverse finding’

The scheduled rematch against Anthony Joshua next Saturday has been cancelled.

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Nate Diaz Appears to Want Major Change to Jake Paul Fight After Texas Ruling

The former UFC star and noted marijuana advocate appeared to call for a change of plans ahead of his boxing debut on Aug. 5.

Daily Mirror

Nate Diaz backed to "smoke" Jake Paul by former UFC rival Jorge Masvidal

Diaz is scheduled to make his boxing debut against Paul in August and his former UFC opponent Masvidal thinks he will "smoke" the YouTuber-turned-boxer

Daily Mirror

Jake Paul and Nate Diaz agree to drug testing after trading steroid accusations

YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul and UFC legend Diaz will square off at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on August 5, and have both accused the other of using performance enhancers

Daily Mirror

Jake Paul hits back at Nate Diaz steroid claim with new offer ahead of grudge fight

Paul has been accused of taking steroids by Diaz in the build-up to the pair's meeting on August 5 in Texas, but has made an allegation of his own as their trash talking heats up

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The Guardian - UK

Eddie Hearn attempting to secure boxing licence for Conor Benn in US

Eddie Hearn has approached numerous commissions in the US about the possibility of obtaining a boxing licence for Conor Benn even though investigations are ongoing into the fighter’s positive results for clomifene

Daily Mirror

Conor Benn releases explosive statement as he shares his side of failed drugs test saga

Conor Benn has released a lengthy statement on social media after being cleared by the WBC of intentionally doping, following his two failed drugs tests in 2022

Daily Mirror

Conor Benn cleared by WBC as failed drugs test put down to eating too many eggs

Conor Benn will return to the WBC rankings after the governing body cleared him over a failed drugs test ahead of his proposed fight with Chris Eubank Jr

Daily Mirror

Jake Paul and Tommy Fury agree drug testing for one month before grudge fight

A major point of contention in previous fight deals between Fury and Paul was VADA testing, with the Brit's team arguing that his rival didn't want to be tested

Daily Mirror

Tyson Fury vs Derek Chisora final drug test results released after fight

Fury and Chisora have both passed their drug tests after their heavyweight trilogy on Saturday night at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, which the champion won by tenth round TKO

Daily Mirror

Conor Benn removed from world rankings following failed drug tests

Benn relinquished his boxing licence after failing two drug tests for the banned substance clomifene and the Brit has now lost his WBC world ranking

Evening Standard

Conor Benn claims ‘contamination’ could be to blame after admitting to two failed drugs tests

Conor Benn believes contamination could be to blame as he reiterated that he is a clean athlete after confirming a second positive drugs test.

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