Whitaker Cleared

Tue., Feb. 17, 1998

Compiled From Wire Services

Pernell Whitaker’s suspension for alleged cocaine use was lifted by the WBA, clearing the way for the welterweight’s April 25 title bout against Ike Quartey.

The World Boxing Association ruled a positive test result for cocaine use after Whitaker’s Oct. 17 defeat of Andrei Pestriaev was invalid. Whitaker has maintained he did not use cocaine.

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