New Zealand's Joseph Parker Confronts Possible Disqualification After Failed Drugs Test
Former world champion Parker produced a positive sample during a drugs test conducted the very day he faced 11th-round defeat to English fighter Fabio Wardley.
The Fight Along with Its Implications
Wardley and Joseph Parker participated in a thrilling encounter staged in the UK capital last October to decide the next WBO mandatory challenger facing reigning heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk.
Joseph Parker had been next in line to challenge the champion following stringing together a notable six consecutive victories, yet placed his shot at the title on the line during the bout and endured an 11th-round defeat.
Positive Test Along with Possible Outcomes
An ordinary examination conducted on the boxer by Vada the day he fought showed an adverse result and now leaves the 36-year-old in a difficult position to demonstrate his cleanliness.
His promotion team issued an announcement stating: "Vada notified all required parties about Parker returned an adverse finding subsequent to a drug screening conducted on October 25th. During the ongoing inquiry, no further statements are planned for now."
Professional History
Joseph Parker was crowned titleholder six years ago prior to he was defeated for his WBO belt through a points decision versus Anthony Joshua at the Millennium Stadium 24 months later.
Parker remained a frequent visitor in the UK since then, competing in eight bouts overall in Britain and moving to Ireland for training camps under respected coach former champion Lee in recent years.
Recent Developments
Guided by Lee, the boxer overcame his 2022 loss versus Joe Joyce to secure several successes positioning him front of the queue to challenge Usyk until he lost to Wardley.
Subsequent to the boxer produced an adverse finding during the Wardley bout, reportedly for cocaine, a probe regarding the results has been started.
- Joseph Parker returned an adverse finding for a prohibited substance.
- The examination took place through Vada the day of the bout.
- The fighter is confronting a potential ban from the sport.
- His promotional team released a comment addressing the positive test.
- A formal inquiry is currently in progress about the situation.