🔗 Share this article Boxer Joseph Parker Could Receive Possible Suspension Following Positive Doping Test Joseph Parker returned an adverse finding as part of a doping test conducted on the day he fought in 11th-round stoppage versus UK boxer Fabio Wardley. The Match Along with Its Consequences The British boxer together with the New Zealander participated in a thrilling contest staged in the UK capital on 25 October to decide the next WBO mandatory challenger facing unified heavyweight titleholder Ukrainian champion Usyk. Parker had positioned himself as the primary candidate to meet Usyk after stringing together a notable six wins in a row, yet risked his shot at the title in jeopardy in London and suffered an 11th-round stoppage. Adverse Finding Plus Possible Outcomes A routine test administered to Parker via Vada the day of the match showed an adverse result which leaves the veteran boxer with a battle to demonstrate his cleanliness. Parker's promotional company published a communique stating: "Vada notified everyone involved that Joseph Parker had a positive result after a doping test carried out on the fight day. During the ongoing inquiry, no further statements will be made for now." Professional History Parker became titleholder in 2016 before he lost his WBO belt via unanimous decision against Anthony Joshua in Wales in 2018. The fighter remained a frequent visitor in the UK from that point, having eight matches in total on UK territory and moving to Dublin for training camps with esteemed mentor Andy Lee over the past few years. Latest Events Guided by Lee, the boxer overcame the 2022 setback versus British heavyweight Joyce to chalk up several successes that placed him front of the queue to meet Oleksandr Usyk before he was defeated to Wardley. Subsequent to the boxer produced a failed test during the Wardley bout, allegedly for cocaine, a probe into the findings is underway. Parker returned an adverse finding for a prohibited substance. The examination was conducted via the anti-doping agency on October 25th. Joseph Parker could receive a potential ban from competition. Queensberry published a statement addressing the failed examination. A formal inquiry has been ongoing regarding the case.