🔗 Share this article Joseph Parker Confronts Imminent Disqualification After Positive Doping Test The New Zealand heavyweight returned an adverse finding in a anti-doping examination administered the very day he faced 11th-round loss to British heavyweight Ipswich-born Wardley. The Fight Along with Its Implications Wardley and Parker were part of a thrilling contest staged in the UK capital last October to determine the next next in line for the WBO against reigning heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk. Joseph Parker was previously the leading contender to meet Oleksandr Usyk subsequent to compiling an impressive six consecutive victories, but risked his shot at the title at stake during the bout and suffered an 11th-round stoppage. Failed Examination and Possible Outcomes An ordinary examination administered to the boxer by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency the day he fought came back positive and now leaves the veteran boxer facing a challenge to demonstrate his cleanliness. The boxer's representatives issued an announcement stating: "The agency alerted everyone involved about Parker returned an adverse finding following an anti-doping test carried out on October 25th. As the investigation continues, no further statements are planned for now." Boxing Journey The New Zealand boxer earned the title of titleholder back in 2016 prior to he was defeated for the WBO title via unanimous decision against Anthony Joshua at the Millennium Stadium in 2018. Parker has been a regular competitor across the United Kingdom from that point, having eight matches overall in the UK and transferring to Ireland for training camps alongside esteemed mentor former champion Lee in recent years. Latest Events Coached by Andy Lee, Joseph Parker recovered from the 2022 setback against British heavyweight Joyce to achieve a string of victories that placed him front of the queue to face Oleksandr Usyk prior to he was defeated against Wardley. Following Parker returned a positive test on the day of the Wardley fight, reportedly involving cocaine, an inquiry into the findings is underway. The boxer failed a drug test for a prohibited substance. The examination was administered by Vada on the fight day. Parker could receive disciplinary action from competition. His promotional team published an announcement confirming the adverse finding. An investigation has been ongoing regarding the case.