Joseph Parker Could Receive Imminent Disqualification After Positive Anti-Doping Test
Former world champion Parker returned an adverse finding as part of a drugs test administered the same day of his 11th-round stoppage against British heavyweight Fabio Wardley.
The Fight Along with Its Stakes
The British boxer along with Joseph Parker participated in a thrilling bout staged in the UK capital last October to determine the identity of the WBO mandatory challenger facing undisputed world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.
The fighter had positioned himself as next in line to face the champion following stringing together a remarkable six-fight winning streak, but risked his mandatory challenger status at stake in London and endured a stoppage in round eleven.
Adverse Finding Plus Possible Outcomes
A routine test conducted on the boxer via the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency the day he fought returned positive which leaves the veteran boxer in a difficult position to prove his innocence.
His promotion team issued an announcement declaring: "Vada informed everyone involved about Parker returned an adverse finding subsequent to an anti-doping test conducted on the fight day. As the investigation continues, no further statements are forthcoming currently."
Boxing Journey
Joseph Parker became world champion in 2016 prior to he lost his championship belt by unanimous decision versus Anthony Joshua at the Millennium Stadium two years later.
The fighter has been a regular competitor in the UK since then, having eight matches altogether on UK territory and moving to the Irish capital for training camps under highly regarded trainer former champion Lee in recent years.
Recent Developments
Coached by Andy Lee, Joseph Parker overcame his 2022 loss versus Joe Joyce to chalk up multiple wins positioning him as the top contender to meet Usyk before he lost against Wardley.
Subsequent to the boxer produced a failed test during the Wardley bout, allegedly for cocaine, an investigation about the test outcome has been started.
- Parker tested positive for a banned substance.
- The test took place via the anti-doping agency on the fight day.
- Parker now faces a potential ban from boxing.
- His promotional team has issued a comment confirming the adverse finding.
- An investigation is currently ongoing about the situation.
