🔗 Share this article Boxer Joseph Parker Confronts Possible Disqualification After Failed Anti-Doping Test Joseph Parker tested positive as part of a anti-doping examination administered on the day he fought in 11th-round loss to English fighter Fabio Wardley. The Match and Its Consequences Fabio Wardley along with Parker participated in an intense bout staged in the UK capital in late October to determine the identity of the next in line for the WBO to reigning heavyweight king Ukrainian champion Usyk. Joseph Parker had positioned himself as next in line to meet Oleksandr Usyk following compiling an impressive six wins in a row, however risked his mandatory challenger status at stake in the UK and experienced a stoppage in round eleven. Adverse Finding and Possible Outcomes A routine test conducted on Joseph Parker through Vada on the day of the bout returned positive and now leaves Parker in a difficult position to prove his innocence. The boxer's representatives issued a communique stating: "The anti-doping body alerted all required parties that Joseph Parker had a positive result subsequent to a drug screening conducted on October 25th. As the investigation continues, no additional comment will be made at this time." Boxing Journey The New Zealand boxer became titleholder six years ago before he lost his championship belt via unanimous decision to Anthony Joshua at the Millennium Stadium in 2018. Joseph Parker has been a regular competitor in the UK since then, having eight matches overall in the UK and moving to Dublin for training camps with respected coach Andy Lee during this period. Latest Events Guided by Lee, Joseph Parker overcame his 2022 loss versus British heavyweight Joyce to achieve multiple wins positioning him front of the queue to meet the champion until he was defeated to the British fighter. After the boxer produced an adverse finding when he fought Wardley, allegedly for cocaine, a probe regarding the results has been started. Parker failed a drug test for an illegal substance. The examination took place via the anti-doping agency the day of the bout. Joseph Parker is confronting a possible suspension from the sport. His promotional team has issued a comment confirming the positive test. A review is now in progress about the situation.