Joseph Parker Faces Potential Ban After Failed Drugs Test
Former world champion Parker tested positive in a anti-doping examination administered the very day he faced 11th-round defeat against UK boxer Ipswich-born Wardley.
The Match Plus the Stakes
The British boxer together with Joseph Parker participated in a pulsating encounter in London last October to decide who would become WBO mandatory challenger facing undisputed world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.
Parker was previously the primary candidate to face the champion following putting together a notable six wins in a row, but risked his shot at the title at stake in London and experienced a stoppage in round eleven.
Positive Test Plus Potential Consequences
An ordinary examination administered to Parker via Vada on the day of the bout came back positive and now leaves the 36-year-old with a battle to clear his name.
Parker's promotional company published a communique declaring: "The agency notified all relevant parties about Parker had a positive result subsequent to a doping test conducted on October 25th. While the matter is investigated, no additional comment are forthcoming for now."
Career Background
Joseph Parker earned the title of heavyweight champion six years ago before he lost his WBO belt through a points decision versus Anthony Joshua in Wales in 2018.
Joseph Parker has been an active participant on British soil after that, competing in eight bouts altogether on UK territory and transferring to Dublin for fight camps under respected coach Andy Lee during this period.
Current Situation
Coached by Andy Lee, Joseph Parker bounced back from the 2022 setback against Joe Joyce to chalk up a string of victories positioning him front of the queue to face the champion before he was defeated to the British fighter.
Subsequent to Parker's sample showed an adverse finding during the Wardley bout, reportedly involving cocaine, an inquiry about the test outcome has been started.
- The boxer returned an adverse finding for a prohibited substance.
- The examination was conducted through Vada on October 25th.
- Parker now faces disciplinary action from competition.
- Queensberry published a comment addressing the failed examination.
- A review is currently in progress about the situation.
