🔗 Share this article Boxer Joseph Parker Could Receive Possible Ban Following Failed Anti-Doping Test Former world champion Parker produced a positive sample in a drugs test conducted the same day he fought in 11th-round stoppage against English fighter Ipswich-born Wardley. The Match and Its Consequences Fabio Wardley along with Parker were part of a pulsating bout in London on 25 October to establish the next WBO mandatory challenger to undisputed world heavyweight champion Ukrainian champion Usyk. The fighter had positioned himself as the leading contender to face the champion following putting together an impressive six wins in a row, but placed his mandatory challenger status on the line in the UK and experienced a stoppage in round eleven. Adverse Finding Plus Implications A routine test administered to the boxer via the anti-doping organization the day of the match returned positive and now leaves the 36-year-old with a battle to clear his name. Parker's promotional company released a communique declaring: "The anti-doping body alerted all relevant parties that Joseph Parker had a positive result subsequent to a drug screening conducted on the 25th October. As the investigation continues, no more comments are planned currently." Career Background Joseph Parker was crowned titleholder six years ago until he lost his WBO belt through a points decision versus Anthony Joshua in Cardiff in 2018. Parker became a frequent visitor in the UK after that, competing in eight bouts in total on UK territory and moving to Dublin for training camps alongside respected coach Andy Lee during this period. Recent Developments Under the tutelage of Lee, the boxer overcame his 2022 loss to Joe Joyce to chalk up a string of victories that placed him at the front of the line to meet Oleksandr Usyk prior to he lost against Wardley. Subsequent to the boxer produced an adverse finding when he fought Wardley, reportedly involving cocaine, an inquiry regarding the results is underway. Joseph Parker failed a drug test for a prohibited substance. The test was administered by Vada the day of the bout. The fighter now faces disciplinary action from boxing. Queensberry released a statement acknowledging the failed examination. An investigation is now underway about the situation.