🔗 Share this article Boxer Joseph Parker Confronts Possible Ban Following Positive Anti-Doping Test The New Zealand heavyweight produced a positive sample in a anti-doping examination carried out the same day of his 11th-round defeat against UK boxer Fabio Wardley. The Bout and Its Consequences The British boxer along with Parker participated in an intense encounter in London in late October to decide the identity of the next in line for the WBO against reigning heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk. Parker had been next in line to challenge Oleksandr Usyk subsequent to compiling an impressive six-fight winning streak, but put his contender position at stake during the bout and experienced an 11th-round defeat. Failed Examination Plus Potential Consequences A standard screening conducted on Parker via the anti-doping organization the day of the match came back positive and leaves Parker in a difficult position to clear his name. Parker's promotional company released a statement declaring: "The agency alerted everyone involved that Joseph Parker had a positive result subsequent to a drug screening administered on October 25th. While the matter is investigated, no additional comment are planned currently." Professional History Joseph Parker earned the title of world champion back in 2016 until he was defeated for his championship belt through a points decision to Anthony Joshua in Wales two years later. Parker has been a frequent visitor on British soil from that point, fighting eight times altogether in Britain and transferring to Dublin for fight camps with respected coach Andy Lee during this period. Latest Events Guided by Lee, Joseph Parker bounced back from his defeat in 2022 versus British heavyweight Joyce to achieve several successes which put him front of the queue to face Usyk prior to he lost to Wardley. Subsequent to Parker's sample showed a failed test on the day of the Wardley fight, allegedly for cocaine, an inquiry regarding the results has been started. The boxer returned an adverse finding for an illegal substance. The test was conducted through Vada on the fight day. Parker could receive disciplinary action from the sport. Queensberry published a comment addressing the positive test. An investigation is currently in progress about the situation.