New Zealand's Joseph Parker Could Receive Possible Disqualification Due to Failed Doping Test
Joseph Parker returned an adverse finding in a anti-doping examination carried out the same day he faced 11th-round defeat versus English fighter Fabio Wardley.
The Fight Along with Its Consequences
The British boxer together with Parker engaged in a pulsating bout staged in the UK capital on 25 October to decide the identity of the mandatory WBO contender against undisputed world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.
Joseph Parker had positioned himself as next in line to face Oleksandr Usyk following putting together a notable six-fight winning streak, however risked his shot at the title in jeopardy in the UK and experienced a stoppage in round eleven.
Positive Test Plus Potential Consequences
An ordinary examination given to Parker via Vada on the day of the bout showed an adverse result and now leaves the veteran boxer in a difficult position to demonstrate his cleanliness.
His promotion team published an announcement which read: "The agency alerted all required parties regarding Joseph Parker had a positive result subsequent to a doping test conducted on the fight day. During the ongoing inquiry, no more comments will be made currently."
Boxing Journey
The New Zealand boxer became heavyweight champion in 2016 until he surrendered his WBO belt via unanimous decision versus British star Joshua at the Millennium Stadium in 2018.
Parker became an active participant in the UK from that point, having eight matches in total on UK territory and transferring to Dublin for fight camps with respected coach former champion Lee over the past few years.
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Coached by Andy Lee, Joseph Parker overcame his 2022 loss against Joe Joyce to achieve a string of victories which put him at the front of the line to challenge Usyk before he lost to the British fighter.
Following the boxer produced an adverse finding when he fought Wardley, reportedly for cocaine, an inquiry regarding the results is underway.
- Parker tested positive for a banned substance.
- The test was conducted via the anti-doping agency the day of the bout.
- Joseph Parker is confronting disciplinary action from boxing.
- His representatives published a comment addressing the failed examination.
- An investigation has been ongoing into the matter.
