🔗 Share this article Joseph Parker Faces Possible Disqualification After Positive Doping Test The New Zealand heavyweight produced a positive sample in a doping test carried out the very day he faced 11th-round loss versus UK boxer Fabio Wardley. The Match Along with Its Implications Fabio Wardley along with the New Zealander participated in a thrilling bout held in London on 25 October to determine the identity of the mandatory WBO contender facing undisputed world heavyweight champion Ukrainian champion Usyk. Parker had positioned himself as the leading contender to meet Usyk after compiling an impressive six wins in a row, however placed his shot at the title in jeopardy during the bout and endured an 11th-round stoppage. Failed Examination Plus Possible Outcomes An ordinary examination conducted on the boxer by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency on the day of the bout returned positive and now leaves Parker with a battle to demonstrate his cleanliness. His promotion team published a communique declaring: "The anti-doping body informed all required parties regarding Joseph Parker tested positive following a drug screening administered on the fight day. While the matter is investigated, no further statements will be made for now." Professional History Joseph Parker became heavyweight champion six years ago before he was defeated for his WBO belt via unanimous decision versus British star Joshua in Cardiff in 2018. Joseph Parker remained an active participant across the United Kingdom from that point, fighting eight times overall on UK territory and relocating to the Irish capital for fight camps under esteemed mentor former champion Lee in recent years. Latest Events Guided by Lee, Joseph Parker recovered from his 2022 loss to British heavyweight Joyce to chalk up multiple wins positioning him front of the queue to meet Oleksandr Usyk before he lost to Wardley. Following Parker returned an adverse finding during the Wardley bout, reportedly involving cocaine, a probe into the findings has been started. The boxer failed a drug test for an illegal substance. The screening took place via the anti-doping agency on October 25th. Parker is confronting disciplinary action from boxing. His promotional team released an announcement addressing the adverse finding. A formal inquiry has been ongoing regarding the case.