Joseph Parker Could Receive Imminent Disqualification After Failed Doping Test
Former world champion Parker tested positive as part of a drugs test conducted the same day he faced 11th-round loss to British heavyweight Ipswich-born Wardley.
The Bout Along with Its Consequences
Wardley along with Parker engaged in an intense bout in London last October to decide the identity of the mandatory WBO contender to unified heavyweight titleholder Oleksandr Usyk.
Parker had positioned himself as the primary candidate to meet Oleksandr Usyk subsequent to stringing together a notable six consecutive victories, yet put his mandatory challenger status on the line in London and experienced an 11th-round stoppage.
Positive Test and Possible Outcomes
An ordinary examination conducted on Parker by the anti-doping organization the day he fought came back positive which leaves Parker facing a challenge to demonstrate his cleanliness.
His promotion team released a statement stating: "Vada informed all required parties about Parker had a positive result subsequent to an anti-doping test conducted on the fight day. While the matter is investigated, no more comments are planned currently."
Career Background
Parker earned the title of world champion back in 2016 prior to he surrendered his championship belt through a points decision against British star Joshua at the Millennium Stadium in 2018.
Joseph Parker became an active participant on British soil after that, having eight matches in total on UK territory and transferring to the Irish capital for preparation under highly regarded trainer Andy Lee in recent years.
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Guided by Lee, the boxer bounced back from his defeat in 2022 versus Joe Joyce to chalk up several successes positioning him front of the queue to meet Usyk until he suffered defeat to Wardley.
Subsequent to Parker returned a positive test during the Wardley bout, allegedly for cocaine, a probe into the findings has commenced.
- Joseph Parker tested positive for a banned substance.
- The test was administered through Vada on the fight day.
- Parker now faces a potential ban from boxing.
- His promotional team published an announcement confirming the adverse finding.
- A review is currently underway into the matter.
