🔗 Share this article Joseph Parker Faces Potential Ban Due to Positive Doping Test Joseph Parker produced a positive sample during a anti-doping examination carried out on the day he fought in 11th-round stoppage against English fighter Fabio Wardley. The Bout Along with Its Implications Fabio Wardley along with Joseph Parker engaged in an intense bout staged in the UK capital on 25 October to determine the identity of the next in line for the WBO to unified heavyweight titleholder Oleksandr Usyk. Parker had been next in line to face Oleksandr Usyk after stringing together a remarkable six wins in a row, however risked his mandatory challenger status in jeopardy during the bout and experienced an 11th-round defeat. Positive Test Plus Potential Consequences An ordinary examination given to the boxer through the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency the day he fought returned positive which leaves the veteran boxer with a battle to clear his name. The boxer's representatives published a statement declaring: "Vada notified all required parties about Parker returned an adverse finding after a doping test administered on the fight day. As the investigation continues, no more comments will be made at this time." Professional History The New Zealand boxer became titleholder in 2016 before he was defeated for the WBO title via unanimous decision versus Anthony Joshua at the Millennium Stadium two years later. Parker has been an active participant on British soil after that, having eight matches altogether in the UK and moving to the Irish capital for training camps under esteemed mentor Andy Lee during this period. Latest Events Coached by Andy Lee, Parker bounced back from his 2022 loss to Joe Joyce to chalk up several successes that placed him front of the queue to face Usyk until he suffered defeat against Wardley. Subsequent to Parker returned an adverse finding during the Wardley bout, reportedly for cocaine, a probe regarding the results has commenced. Parker returned an adverse finding for an illegal substance. The test was conducted by Vada the day of the bout. Joseph Parker could receive a potential ban from competition. His representatives published an announcement confirming the positive test. A formal inquiry is currently underway about the situation.