Boxer Joseph Parker Could Receive Imminent Disqualification After Failed Drugs Test
Former world champion Parker produced a positive sample during a drugs test carried out the very day he fought in 11th-round loss versus UK boxer Fabio Wardley.
The Match Along with Its Consequences
Wardley together with the New Zealander were part of a pulsating encounter held in London last October to determine who would become WBO mandatory challenger against reigning heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk.
Joseph Parker had been the leading contender to challenge Oleksandr Usyk subsequent to putting together a notable six consecutive victories, however placed his contender position at stake during the bout and experienced an 11th-round stoppage.
Positive Test Plus Potential Consequences
An ordinary examination administered to Parker via Vada on the day of the bout showed an adverse result and now leaves the veteran boxer with a battle to demonstrate his cleanliness.
The boxer's representatives released a communique declaring: "The agency informed everyone involved regarding Joseph Parker returned an adverse finding after an anti-doping test conducted on the fight day. While the matter is investigated, no further statements are forthcoming currently."
Boxing Journey
Joseph Parker was crowned titleholder back in 2016 before he surrendered his championship belt via unanimous decision to Anthony Joshua in Wales two years later.
Joseph Parker has been an active participant across the United Kingdom from that point, competing in eight bouts in total in Britain and transferring to the Irish capital for preparation alongside esteemed mentor Andy Lee over the past few years.
Current Situation
Guided by Lee, Joseph Parker bounced back from his defeat in 2022 to Joe Joyce to secure a string of victories positioning him front of the queue to meet Oleksandr Usyk prior to he suffered defeat to Wardley.
Following Parker's sample showed a failed test when he fought Wardley, reportedly for cocaine, an investigation into the findings has been started.
- Parker returned an adverse finding for a banned substance.
- The examination was administered by Vada on the fight day.
- Joseph Parker is confronting a potential ban from the sport.
- His promotional team has issued an announcement acknowledging the adverse finding.
- An investigation is currently in progress into the matter.
