Joseph Parker Confronts Potential Disqualification After Positive Anti-Doping Test
Joseph Parker tested positive in a anti-doping examination administered the same day he faced 11th-round defeat versus British heavyweight Ipswich-born Wardley.
The Match Along with Its Stakes
The British boxer along with the New Zealander participated in a pulsating contest held in London on 25 October to decide the identity of the WBO mandatory challenger against reigning heavyweight king Ukrainian champion Usyk.
Parker had been next in line to meet the champion following compiling an impressive six consecutive victories, but placed his shot at the title in jeopardy in the UK and endured an 11th-round defeat.
Adverse Finding Plus Possible Outcomes
A standard screening administered to Parker by Vada the day he fought returned positive which leaves the 36-year-old facing a challenge to demonstrate his cleanliness.
The boxer's representatives released an announcement declaring: "The anti-doping body informed all required parties regarding Joseph Parker returned an adverse finding after a doping test carried out on the 25th October. During the ongoing inquiry, no more comments are planned for now."
Boxing Journey
The New Zealand boxer became titleholder in 2016 until he lost his WBO belt through a points decision to Anthony Joshua in Cardiff 24 months later.
The fighter became a frequent visitor in the UK since then, fighting eight times in total in the UK and moving to the Irish capital for training camps alongside esteemed mentor former champion Lee over the past few years.
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Coached by Andy Lee, the boxer overcame the 2022 setback to Joe Joyce to chalk up multiple wins positioning him at the front of the line to meet Usyk until he was defeated to Wardley.
After Parker returned an adverse finding when he fought Wardley, reportedly for cocaine, a probe into the findings has been started.
- Parker tested positive for a banned substance.
- The test took place via the anti-doping agency on October 25th.
- Parker could receive a potential ban from competition.
- His promotional team has issued a comment addressing the positive test.
- A formal inquiry is now in progress about the situation.
