New Zealand's Joseph Parker Confronts Possible Ban Due to Failed Anti-Doping Test
Joseph Parker produced a positive sample as part of a anti-doping examination carried out the very day he faced 11th-round stoppage to British heavyweight Ipswich-born Wardley.
The Bout Along with Its Implications
The British boxer along with Joseph Parker were part of a pulsating bout held in London in late October to establish the identity of the next in line for the WBO against undisputed world heavyweight champion Ukrainian champion Usyk.
Parker had been the leading contender to face the champion after putting together an impressive six wins in a row, however put his shot at the title in jeopardy in London and suffered an 11th-round stoppage.
Adverse Finding Plus Potential Consequences
An ordinary examination conducted on the boxer through the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency the day he fought returned positive and leaves the 36-year-old with a battle to clear his name.
Parker's promotional company published a statement declaring: "Vada alerted everyone involved regarding Joseph Parker returned an adverse finding subsequent to a doping test administered on the fight day. During the ongoing inquiry, no further statements are planned at this time."
Professional History
The New Zealand boxer earned the title of world champion back in 2016 prior to he lost his championship belt via unanimous decision versus Anthony Joshua at the Millennium Stadium two years later.
Parker remained an active participant on British soil since then, having eight matches in total in Britain and transferring to Ireland for training camps with highly regarded trainer Andy Lee during this period.
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Under the tutelage of Lee, the boxer overcame the 2022 setback versus British heavyweight Joyce to chalk up several successes positioning him front of the queue to face Oleksandr Usyk before he suffered defeat to Wardley.
Subsequent to the boxer produced an adverse finding on the day of the Wardley fight, allegedly for cocaine, an inquiry regarding the results is underway.
- Parker failed a drug test for a prohibited substance.
- The test was administered via the anti-doping agency on October 25th.
- Joseph Parker now faces disciplinary action from boxing.
- Queensberry has issued a comment confirming the failed examination.
- A review has been ongoing into the matter.
