Boxer Joseph Parker Could Receive Potential Suspension Following Positive Drugs Test
Joseph Parker produced a positive sample as part of a doping test administered on the day he faced 11th-round stoppage versus UK boxer Fabio Wardley.
The Fight and Its Implications
Wardley along with Joseph Parker were part of a pulsating bout in London on 25 October to decide who would become WBO mandatory challenger to reigning heavyweight king Ukrainian champion Usyk.
Joseph Parker had been next in line to face Usyk after compiling an impressive six wins in a row, however put his mandatory challenger status on the line during the bout and endured a stoppage in round eleven.
Adverse Finding Plus Possible Outcomes
An ordinary examination conducted on Parker through the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency the day he fought returned positive and now leaves Parker with a battle to demonstrate his cleanliness.
Parker's promotional company released an announcement which read: "Vada notified everyone involved about Parker tested positive following an anti-doping test carried out on October 25th. As the investigation continues, no more comments are forthcoming at this time."
Boxing Journey
Parker was crowned titleholder back in 2016 until he lost his championship belt via unanimous decision to British star Joshua in Cardiff two years later.
Parker became a regular competitor on British soil from that point, fighting eight times overall on UK territory and relocating to Ireland for preparation alongside highly regarded trainer former champion Lee in recent years.
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Guided by Lee, Parker overcame the 2022 setback to Joe Joyce to secure a string of victories positioning him at the front of the line to challenge Oleksandr Usyk before he lost against Wardley.
After the boxer produced a positive test on the day of the Wardley fight, reportedly for cocaine, an inquiry regarding the results is underway.
- The boxer failed a drug test for an illegal substance.
- The test was conducted via the anti-doping agency on the fight day.
- Joseph Parker now faces a possible suspension from the sport.
- His promotional team has issued a statement addressing the failed examination.
- A review has been underway about the situation.
